Lions Bay, British Columbia Weather
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About Lions Bay, British Columbia
Lions Bay is a village in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,390. Lions Bay is located at 49.4586°N, 123.2353°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V7S.
Lions Bay rests upon the rugged Pacific coast where the steep inclination of the land meets the salt-heavy air of the inlet. 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 terrain rises sharply toward the heights of the Hollyburn Ridge, a backdrop that holds the morning mist long after the sun has climbed high above the water. Within this New Westminster Land District setting, the landscape is defined by the proximity of the Pacific, which exerts a cooling influence on the slopes. While the Capilano River flows some 8 km away and the hidden waters of Enchantment Lake rest roughly 5 km inland, the geography of Lions Bay is dominated by the dramatic verticality of the coastal mountains. Even the distant, frozen reaches of Crescent Glacier, located 36 km out, seem to echo in the sharp, clean clarity of the wind that moves through the trees. At dusk, the light catches the incline of the shore, turning the grey stone and deep green canopy into a singular, darkened silhouette against the darkening horizon. The history of Lions Bay is rooted in a quiet transition from rugged resource extraction to a residential life that persists in the shadow of the peaks. Economic activity here is largely defined by the small-scale service needs of the residents, who value the seclusion afforded by the steep slopes and the proximity to the wilderness. Nearby, the water of Phi Alpha Falls descends roughly 7 km from the heights, a reminder of the constant, unseen movement of moisture through the hills. Life in Lions Bay follows the shifting tides and the steady, predictable passage of the seasons, where the primary tradition is the maintenance of a deliberate, private existence. Residents often look toward the ridge as the day draws to a close, watching the shadows lengthen across their homes until the last trace of warmth fades from the rock.
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| Location | Lions Bay, New Westminster Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.458611°N, 123.235278°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V7S |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Lions Bay, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lions Bay, British Columbia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Lions Bay includes coordinates 49.458611°N, 123.235278°W, situated in New Westminster Land District. Postal FSA: V7S. Telephone area code: 236, 250, 604, 672, 778. Timezone: Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.