Visitors to this park can enjoy the various beginner level hiking trails, as well as bring their dogs for a walk or have lunch along the rocks of the beach near the Lighthouse.

The most likely candidate appears to be Thomas Atkinson, RN, who later was master of HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar.

Behind the lighthouse construction took place to provide facilities for The Department of National Defence billeted conscripts.

The Douglas fir remains to this day as the North America's most important tree for forestry for construction, furniture, and pulp.

[6] Along the Pacific coast Western red cedars (Thuja plicata) can be found from Northern California to Southern Alaska.

[7] Arbutus menziesii is best known for its smooth, red-orange bark and is native to warm climates of the Mediterranean, Western Europe and North America.

The Straits Salish people of Vancouver Island used this tree for medicine to help treat colds, tuberculosis and stomach problems.

This fern prefers to grow in moist, coniferous low elevation environments but can survive dry periods.

The Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is a spiny leafed plant that blooms into yellow flowers in the spring with dark blue-black berries to follow.

Native to North America, the elderberry is used mostly for its cream coloured flowers and dark blue or red berries.

Even the leaves, twigs, branches, seeds and roots contain cyanidin glycoside which can cause illness after sufficient consumption.

Beacon Lane is a direct trail to the Lighthouse lookout point, and magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean.

Valley of the Giants takes the hiker on a journey through many hundred year old Douglas firs, and will end with views of Eagle Point.

[9] It is crucial for the visitor to ensure that they are practicing optimal safety procedures during their visit to Lighthouse Park.

In the rain and snow the rocks along many of the trails and view points become slippery, and present a danger to hikers.

This area can be particularly dangerous, as there are no barricades and visitors can slip off the edge of the massive rocks into the water from a high distance.

[11] Located on the east side of the park, the Eagle Point view shows off the Burrard Inlet and looks across Vancouver as far as the Lions Gate Bridge.

While this view point isn't the most popular among visitors, it is highly recommended for its beautiful hike along the Arbutus Trail and its quiet nature.

[11] Just outside the park is a small community that includes shopping, the ferry terminal, restaurants and a boat launch.

[12] The park is located in a residential neighbourhood, and is close to Rockridge Secondary and Caulfield Elementary School.