Viewpoints and lighthouses on Vancouver Island

Explore Vancouver Island’s maritime heritage and rugged coastal geography through these historic lighthouses and elevated viewpoints. The list features the 1916 Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island and the active Amphitrite Point Lighthouse in Ucluelet. Viewpoints range from the 25-meter drop of Elk Falls, accessed via a suspension bridge, to the coastal cliffs of Mystic Beach and Cabin Point in East Sooke Regional Park. These sites provide historical context for the region's shipping lanes and offer clear vistas across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Discovery Passage.