Tri-Cities Lakes
Buntzen Lake is a 4.8 km long, 182-hectare BC Hydro reservoir in Anmore, just north of Port Moody. Over 700,000 visitors a year — BC Hydro's busiest public-use area. Free parking reservations required in summer. Here's the local read.
Verified facts · Tri-Cities Lakes
Length / Size
4.8 km long, 182 hectares
Location
Anmore, ~30 km from Vancouver
Managed by
BC Hydro
Annual visitors
700,000+
Activities
Swimming, fishing, hiking, non-motorized boating
Two beaches
South Beach (main hub with boat launch) and North Beach
Summer parking
Free online reservation system required
Cost
Free
Tri-Cities Lakes · Real estate connection
Anmore properties (Belcarra-adjacent and Eagle Mountain Drive corridor) sit closest. Many Coquitlam buyers in Burke Mountain, Eagle Ridge, and Heritage Mountain reach Buntzen in 15-20 minutes. The reservation system makes summer access predictable rather than chaotic.
A 50-year Coquitlam resident and licensed REALTOR® at The MACNABS, Royal LePage Elite West. The local context that makes the numbers make sense.