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ℹ️Practical info — Anmore
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Buntzen Lake parking requires a reservation during peak summer months; book well in advance.
- The area is prime bear country; always carry bear spray on trails and never leave food in your car.
- Cell service can be spotty near the lake and trails; download offline maps before arriving.
- Visit during weekdays to avoid the heavy weekend crowds from Metro Vancouver.
- TransLink buses run to Buntzen Lake during the summer, which is a great alternative to driving.
🍽 Food
Find it at the seafood restaurants in nearby Port Moody.
At the breweries along Brewers Row in neighboring Port Moody.
At the local cafes in the Tri-Cities area.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
At the sports stores in nearby Coquitlam or Port Moody.
At seasonal markets in the surrounding municipalities.
A challenging but quiet hike with rewarding views over Indian Arm.
Slightly quieter than Buntzen Lake, located in nearby Belcarra Regional Park.
Water temperature…
Anmore, known as the 'Village in the Park,' is a unique community located near Vancouver that serves as a gateway to some of British Columbia's finest freshwater and coastal scenery. The crown jewel is Buntzen Lake, featuring both Buntzen Lake North Beach and Buntzen Lake South Beach. These areas are incredibly popular for swimming, kayaking, and hiking against a backdrop of steep forested mountains. Nearby, White Pine Beach at Sasamat Lake provides a resort-like feel with its soft sand and clear, calm waters, making it a favorite for local families. For a more rugged coastal experience, Coldwell Beach along the Indian Arm provides a secluded escape, often reached by boaters and kayakers exploring the fjord. Anmore is crisscrossed with trails like the Halvor Lunden Trail, offering challenging hikes and rewarding viewpoints. While the village itself is residential and quiet, the neighboring Port Moody provides a spirited craft brewery scene and diverse dining options. Reaching Anmore is most convenient by car via the Barnet Highway, though seasonal bus services connect to the nearby SkyTrain stations. Visitors should be mindful of the natural environment, as the village is situated in prime bear country. Whether you are looking for a peaceful lakeside picnic or a strenuous mountain hike, Anmore delivers an authentic Pacific Northwest experience.
- Location: Canada
- Top sights: Bench Lookout · Polytrichum Lookout · Eagle Bluff Lookout
- Nearby: Belcarra (7 km)
- Population: ~2.210 (2019)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 323 | 165 | 253 | 145 | 96 | 84 | 50 | 61 | 122 | 233 | 348 | 295 |
Geography
Facts
- Incorporated in 1987
- Gateway to Buntzen Lake
- No traffic lights in village
- Active wildlife area (bears)
- Close to Vancouver city
- Top hiking destination
- Near Sasamat Lake
- Semi-rural residential feel
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Sights in the town Anmore (5)
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