Buntzen Lake

• Want to enjoy Buntzen Lake? Free online parking system returns

  The system was introduced last summer in an effort to reduce peak traffic congestion, which reduced traffic to just 10 per cent of what it had been in previous years.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2023
  
• BC Hydro apologizes after families with reservations turned away at Buntzen Lake

  BC Hydro said people with morning bookings failed to leave on time, and staff who would normally have asked them to leave were tasked to a missing persons search.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2022
  
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• Citing neighbourhood impacts, BC Hydro implements parking pass at Buntzen Lake

  Beginning Monday, visitors must book a parking spot on the utility's website -- a measure to calm traffic at what it describes as a "very busy" recreational area.

  Environment

  Jun 27, 2022
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• TransLink adding bus service to Metro Vancouver summer hotspots

  Starting June 27, transit agency will boost the frequency of service on routes heading to Stanley Park, White Pine Beach and Buntzen Lake.

  Traffic

  Jun 13, 2022
• Next month, you’ll need a reservation to park at Buntzen Lake

  BC Hydro is rolling out the free reservation system in a bid to cut down on congestion and illegal parking on the roads surrounding the popular lake.

  Canada

  May 4, 2022
• Amid rash of B.C. drownings, the biggest risk in the water may be overconfidence: report

  The survey suggests 85 per cent of British Columbians rate themselves as experienced swimmers, but most are only in the water a few times each summer.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2020
• Man’s body pulled from Buntzen Lake

  There have been multiple drownings in B.C. this summer.

  Aug 14, 2018
• 34 drownings in 2018 prompt warning from B.C. search and rescue volunteers

  While many people are enjoying the recent stretch of hot summer weather, search and rescue volunteers say there is a dark side.

  Jul 31, 2018
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• Holding out ‘slim hope,’ RCMP say missing Buntzen Lake swimmer likely dead

  RCMP said this serves as another reminder that a personal flotation device, like a life jacket, is the best and safest way to stay afloat.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2018
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• Search underway for missing swimmer at Buntzen Lake near Coquitlam

  A total of 20 crew members and two boats assisted in the search Tuesday.

  News

  Jul 18, 2018