Lions Bay British Columbia Map

About Lions Bay, British Columbia

Lions Bay is a village in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Lions Bay is located at 49.4586°N, 123.2353°W.

Lions Bay clings to the steep slopes that plunge towards the Howe Sound, a place where the mountains wear their evergreen cloaks right down to the water's edge. It lies 23.7 km north-north-west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 338°T), and is situated 8.0 km south-east of Anvil Island. The air here is often thick with the briny scent of the sea, mingling with the damp, earthy perfume of the coastal rainforest, a rich aroma that clings to the mist that frequently shrouds the upper reaches of the peaks. Homes are scattered like colourful pebbles across the steep incline, each with a commanding view of the shimmering, deep blue expanse of the sound, a constant reminder of the powerful forces that shaped this rugged terrain. The shadows lengthen early here, casting long, dramatic fingers across the water, and the silence, when it descends, is profound, broken only by the distant cry of a gull or the gentle lapping of waves against the shore. This stretch of coastline in the New Westminster Land District was once a vital artery for Indigenous peoples, their ancient trails winding through these very valleys, a history whispered in the rustling leaves and the weathered rock. Later, the logging industry carved its mark, the scent of sawdust and the echo of saws a common sound, before the allure of the sea and the dramatic scenery began to draw a different kind of resident. Today, Lions Bay thrives on a quiet, almost insular character, its economy tied to the services that support its relatively small, close-knit population, many of whom commute to the larger urban centres further afield. The ferry terminal, a vital lifeline, brings a steady stream of visitors and residents, a constant ebb and flow that punctuates the otherwise tranquil, almost timeless rhythm of life in Lions Bay.

About This Lions Bay Map Page

Explore Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.458611, -123.235278. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Lions Bay includes the postal code (V7S), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Lions Bay is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.