Prospect Point
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Prospect Point

The Prospect Point Lookout! is situated atop the highest point of Stanley Park, near the Lions Gate Bridge. The Point boasts the most spectacular view of the Lions Gate Bridge, the Burrard Inlet, and the North Shore. Right in the middle of this remarkable site lies the Prospect Point Cafe, Gift Shop and Restaurant.
Prospect Point Lookout :
http://www.prospect point.ca/Lookout_/lookout_.html

Height is not Stanley Park's long suit. Prospect Point is a mere 210 feet (64 m) above sea level, so expect an easy go of it along the majority of paths and trails. Even the most fleet-footed, intrepid explorer will need at least a day to see everything the park has to offer. If possible, time your visit for earlier or later in the day, particularly on hot summer weekends. You'll find far fewer people in the park at these off-peak times.

As well, begin exploring from some of the more remote areas of the park, such as the segment of the seawall to the east of the Lions Gate Bridge near Prospect Point. (If you arrive by car, you'll find ample roadside parking here.) Walk west to Third Beach on the seawall, then back to Prospect Point following the well-marked forest trails (on the way back, watch for a giant hollow red cedar 56 feet/17 m around).

The views of the inner and outer harbour and the North Shore are superb along this section. As you pass under the bridge, look up at the orderly columns of volcanic basalt on the hillside of Prospect Point, rising sharply above. This is a reminder of the region's turbulent past at the end of the most recent ice age, about 10,000 years ago. Small distance markers along the seawall keep you posted on your progress.
BC Parks - Stanley Park :
http://www.britishcolumbia.com/ParksAndTrails/Parks/details/?ID=481

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