Overview
Prospect Point is the highest point in Stanley Park at 60 metres above sea level, offering eye-level views of the Lions Gate Bridge and sweeping panoramas of the North Shore mountains and Burrard Inlet.
Highlights
- Lions Gate Bridge View: The best vantage point for photographing the bridge from almost the same elevation.
- Eagle Watching: The tall Douglas firs are a favourite nesting site for bald eagles.
- Prospect Point Café: A casual restaurant with a patio perched on the cliff edge.
History
Prospect Point has been a lookout since the park's earliest days. A lighthouse signal station was established in the 1880s to guide marine traffic through the first narrows.
Visitor Tips
- Seawall Access: Reachable from the Seawall via a steep staircase, or by driving/cycling up from the park road.
- Timing: Visit during an incoming tide to watch freighters navigate the narrows below.
- Duration: 20–40 minutes.