Off-leash area · Anmore
Buntzen Lake Dog Off-Leash Areas
Inside Buntzen Lake Recreation Area (BC Hydro).
- Fence not recorded
At the gate
Buntzen Lake south beach area, reached via Sunnyside Rd through Anmore
From the South Beach area take the trail to the right of the beach to the off-leash area beside Buntzen Creek; there are two off-leash areas plus an off-leash trail.
- Swimming
- See the ruleDogs are not allowed on or through the main beach.
- Water for people
- Yes
- Parking
- Public lot right at the areaFree
- Transit
- 1 bus stop nearby
- Off-leash hours
- Gate hours vary by date: opens 8 a.m., closes 4:30 to 8 p.m. (2026 schedule)
- Seating
- 2 benches or picnic tablesMapped on OpenStreetMap
Not in the records yet: fencing, small-dog area, water for dogs, shade, washroom and ground. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: Canada West Veterinary Specialists, Vancouver, 15 km away in a straight line.
Call 604-473-4882From the source
- Run by BC Hydro, not a municipality: two designated off-leash areas plus an off-leash trail; leash everywhere else
- Take the trail to the right of the beach to the area beside Buntzen Creek; no dogs through the main beach
- Coordinates are an OpenStreetMap dog area operated by BC Hydro; the second area is not located
- Parking lots are about 2 km past the entrance gate; parking passes can be booked, and there is no parking in Anmore.
- Cell coverage at the lake is poor.
Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Buntzen Lake Dog Off-Leash Areas
The nearest recorded fenced option is Bramble Park, 5.5 km away.
The next nearest off-leash area is Bert Flinn Off Leash Dog Park, about 4.3 km away. For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Rocky Point Park Off Leash Dog Park, about 6.5 km away. The closest with a dog fountain is Rocky Point Park Off Leash Dog Park, about 6.5 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
What are the off-leash hours at Buntzen Lake Dog Off-Leash Areas?
Gate hours vary by date: opens 8 a.m., closes 4:30 to 8 p.m. (2026 schedule).
Is there parking at Buntzen Lake Dog Off-Leash Areas?
Yes, the nearest public lot is under 0.1 km away and free.
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