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White Pine Beach

“One of the warmest freshwater lakes in Metro Vancouver — a beloved sandy beach on Sasamat Lake in Belcarra Regional Park, surrounded by old-growth Douglas-fir…”

Status SEASONAL
Area Belcarra, BC V3H 4S3
Category Outdoor · Water
Belcarra, BC V3H 4S3
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About

One of the warmest freshwater lakes in Metro Vancouver — a sandy beach on Sasamat Lake in Belcarra Regional Park with water reaching 20°C in August. Features concession stand, playground, changing rooms with showers, floating bridge for fishing, and kayaking on calm warm water

Known For
One of the warmest freshwater lakes in Metro Vancouver — up to 20°C in AugustSandy beach surrounded by old-growth Douglas-fir and western red cedar forestPart of təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional ParkStocked rainbow trout fishing from the floating bridgePopular family beach with playground, concession, and changing rooms with showersSeasonal bus #150 direct from Coquitlam Central Station
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Water & Swimming

Water Type

Lake

Beach Type

Sandy

Swimming

Allowed

Lifeguards

No

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Best Suited For

The Crowd

  • 👨‍👩‍👧Families With Kids
  • 🔹Swimmers
  • 🔹Kayakers
  • 🔹Picnickers
  • 🌲Nature Lovers

The Occasion

  • 👨‍👩‍👧Family Outing
  • 🔹Summer Swim
  • 🏖️Beach Day
  • 🧺Picnic
  • 🔹Fishing Trip
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Beach Info

Managed By

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks

Forest Type

Old-Growth Douglas-Fir And Western Red Cedar

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Amenities

Parking
Transit Accessible
Washrooms
Picnic Tables
Playground
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Beach Rules

🐕Dogs
Not Allowed
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What to Bring & Insider Tips

Best Seasons

🌷 Spring🌞 Summer
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Location

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Getting Here

2375 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC V3H 4S3

🚇 Transit

Public transit options to White Pine Beach are limited. As there are no known TransLink bus routes directly serving the beach, visitors relying on transit would need to plan for alternative transportation from the nearest SkyTrain station.

🚗 Parking

Paid seasonal parking is available at White Pine Beach. The lot can fill up quickly on warm days, especially on weekends, so arriving early is recommended to secure a spot.

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