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 Anmore, BC, Canada |
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no more than an hours drive from Vancouver, the Buntzen BChydro
Lake (formerly Lake Beautiful) is the secret jewel of the Lower
Mainland. There are many spectacular hikes for all levels, picnic
sites and an off-leash area for dogs. The Eagle Ridge trail rivals
the North Vancouver's Grouse Grind, minus the crowds! There
is a variety of wildlife such as the great blue heron, bald eagles,
barred owls as well as black bears and cougars. It is a wonderful
lake to canoe on since motor boats are not allowed on this lake,
with the exception of the BC Hydro boat. |
Trail
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Trail Description |
Trail
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Buntzen Lake Trail This easy 10 kilometer trail takes you completely around the lake and takes about three hours. There are a few steep sections but only for a short spurts. |
 On the trail |
 Indian Arm from 1st vista |
Diez Vistas Trail This moderate 15 kilometer takes about five hours to complete. The trail starts with an hours hike up the mountain to the first viewpoint. There is both a front and back viewpoint depending on which fork you take. Both first viewpoints will lead back to the main trail with an additional 9 viewpoints before heading back down again. At the north end of the beach continue back along the east side of the lake on the Buntzen Lake trail. |
 Canoeing on the lake |
 View from Polytrichum Lookout |
Eagle RidgeTrail This strenous trail is accessed either from the main parking lot or the horse (overfill) parking lot and will take about eight hours. It is a steep climb to the first viewpoint with a view of Buntzen Lake and continues up and down around the Lindsay Lake loop and back down. |
 Floating Bridge |
