Name and Location

The Point Atkinson Lighthouse is located in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its striking white and red color scheme makes it easily visible from sea.

2. Construction and History

The Point Atkinson Lighthouse was built in 1912 as a response to the growing need for a reliable aid to navigation along the treacherous coastline of British Columbia. The original lighthouse was designed by the Canadian Department of Marine and Fisheries and features a striking red-and-white striped tower that stands at an impressive 33 meters (108 feet) tall.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Point Atkinson Lighthouse's architecture and materials are not specified in available data sources.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with a rotating beam of light that flashes every 10 seconds, emitting a range of 15 nautical miles. The light itself is powered by electricity generated from the nearby West Vancouver community. Its primary function is as a navigation aid for mariners.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Information on accessibility and visiting the Point Atkinson Lighthouse is not specified in available data sources.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and notable views of the Point Atkinson Lighthouse are not described in available data sources.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

The Point Atkinson Lighthouse has cultural significance, listed as a heritage site by the Canadian government. It was included in the BC Moscaic imagery project in 2010 to document and preserve historic sites across British Columbia.

8. Technical and Operational Details

• * Location: West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• * Latitude: 49.3303925° N
• * Longitude: -123.264586° W
• * Height: 33 meters (108 feet)
• * Light range: 15 nautical miles
• * Light character: Fl (flashing)
• * Light color: White

9. Further Information

The Point Atkinson Lighthouse is recognized for its cultural significance by Historic Places Canada, and references include US NGA Pub. 111 (2010-09-02), bc moscaic imagery, and Historic Places Canada.