Point Atkinson Lighthouse
Point Atkinson Lighthouse, Lighthouse at Point Atkinson, West Vancouver, Canada
Description
Point Atkinson Lighthouse is a hexagonal concrete structure with reinforced buttresses standing 18 meters above the rocky promontory. The tower occupies a headland that extends into the waters of Burrard Inlet.
History
A wooden lighthouse station was established in 1875 to guide ships through Burrard Inlet. The current concrete structure replaced the original building in 1912.
Culture
The lighthouse is named after the Point Atkinson ship that wrecked in these waters. Today it stands as a place where visitors can experience the maritime heritage of British Columbia's Pacific coast firsthand.
Practical
The lighthouse sits within Lighthouse Park, accessible via Valley Trail with several viewing areas. The park allows visitors to see the structure and waters below from multiple vantage points.
Did you know?
The light inside the tower comes from a third-order lens made by Chance Brothers in the late 1800s. Since 1996 the entire system has run completely automatically.
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