Walkabouts
IV: West Vancouver Seawall & Lighthouse Park
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Tourism Vancouver with additional material from GayVancouver.Net
Looking for a great walk? Check out our walkabout trip
suggestions in and around Vancouver that make for a wonderful way to spend a day
outdoors.
Be sure not to miss our other articles in the series:
Walkabout
I - Stanley Park
Walkabout II - False Creek
Walkabout III - Point Grey & UBC
Walkabout IV -
North Shore
Walkabout V
- Deep Cove
West Vancouver Seawall
The
West Vancouver Seawall starts at beautiful Ambleside Park in West Vancouver,
across the Lions Gate Bridge, about 20 minutes from downtown. The Seawall runs
from the Park to the community of Dundarave.
Located directly across from Stanley Park, this walk provides
extraordinary views of the park, ocean and Lions Gate Bridge. West Vancouver has
taken great care in ensuring the Seawall is well maintained, lined with
wonderful flora and foliage, and a special fenced path for dogs.
As it is literally only a few feet above the ocean waters,
there have been several times during its history when huge storms have damaged
the walk, sending large logs and other debris up onto the Seawall! But due to
its beauty and popularity, it has always been quickly fixed and available for
the morning, noon and night regulars.
Dundarave has many wonderful restaurants, quaint shops and
coffee bars to stop for a refill before making a return walk to Ambleside.
Lighthouse Park
The
trails that wind their way through Lighthouse Park, with its spectacular views
of Vancouver and its harbour, offer a great way to experience the mystical
atmosphere of a virgin rainforest. The park boasts some of the largest Douglas
fir trees in the Lower Mainland. Hike the trails in the southern direction to
Point Atkinson to see the lighthouse, or hike west to see spectacular views of
Bowen Island and Vancouver Island. Whether exploring the vast amount of
vegetation and wildlife or simply sitting on the seaside cliffs watching the
rock climbers, Lighthouse Park's beauty will blow you away.
Next Month: more from the North Shore.
