Visitor Information

With three beaches along Howe Sound, the Village of Lions Bay has a beach for just about everyone. Beachgoers are reminded to be considerate of other visitors, by observing some simple rules:

  • Beach parks open at 8 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. every day of the week. Visitor parking is limited--the parks are very pupular in the summer.
  • There are limited toilet and changing facilities at Lions Bay and Kelvin Grove Beaches, but Brunswick Beach is unserviced.
  • Smoking (of any kind) is not permitted at Village parks, beaches and trails.
  • Wild birds are federally protected from harrasment.  The waters off Lions Bay are a federally protected Rockfish Conservation Area, and fishing is prohibited.  Further out are rare sponge reefs, also federally protected.
  • Leashed or not, dogs are not permitted at Lions Bay and Brunswick Beaches, but are welcome at Kelvin Grove Beach.  Owners must pick up after them.
  • Tradsh must be securely disposed of or taken home to avoid attracting wildlife and conditioning bears to humans and their food sources.  A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR.
  • Open wood and charcoal fires are not permitted but propane BBQs and firepits on the sand are OK.
  • Liquor is not permitted except by municipal event permit.
  • Amplified music in public is a violation of the Village’s noise bylaw.  Drones and motorised toys are not permitted.
  • Please be mindful of others with beach tents, shelters and umbrellas. 

Parking is limited - take the bus instead:

Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation to visit Lions Bay's parks. All three beach parks are a short walk away from bus stops on the Translink 262 Lions Bay / Caulfeild route.