Point Atkinson Lighthouse
In French: Phare de Point Atkinson
Burrard Inlet, West Vancouver
About Point Atkinson Lighthouse
In West Vancouver, Point Atkinson Lighthouse is one of 3 National Historic Sites. By its record, Point Atkinson Lighthouse was built in 1912–1913. The register names W.H. Rourke as its architect.
The Light Tower, located at Point Atkinson, is a 60 foot (18.28 metres), hexagonal, concrete tower. Located at the edge of an urban park, the lightower is distinguished by its smooth, tapered form and generous platform with a circular lantern and large hemispherical cap. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Point Atkinson Lighthouse National Historic Site of Canada · Open Government Licence – Canada · in the register’s words, not edited
National Historic Site status comes on the advice of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Finding Point Atkinson Lighthouse
West Vancouver
It is a stop on its own: the next historic place is a longer trip.
Questions about Point Atkinson Lighthouse
Is Point Atkinson Lighthouse protected?
National Historic Site status commemorates; legal protection, where there is any, comes from the province or municipality, or from federal ownership.
When was Point Atkinson Lighthouse built?
The record of Point Atkinson Lighthouse gives 1912–1913.
Can you visit Point Atkinson Lighthouse?
From outside, yes; going in depends on who owns or runs it.
What is Point Atkinson Lighthouse?
Point Atkinson Lighthouse became a National Historic Site in 1974.
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