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> Watch the weather. Check the forecast before starting out. Be alert for the wave, wind and cloud changes that signal bad weather is approaching.
> Cold water reduces body heat 25 times faster than air does at the same temperature. Many of the lakes in our recreation facilities are cold enough to cause serious harm. Wearing your PFD increases your survival time.
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Beach. Depth of water over the drop-off varies with reservoir levels. Parents should keep small children within arms length. Never leave children unsupervised while they are in or near the water. Children and non-swimmers should wear a personal flotation device (PFD).
> An approved PFD is required by law for each person on board any boat or canoe. This includes inflatables. Remember, it won’t work if you don’t wear it. A sound signaling device, such as a whistle, is also required by law.
> Don’t overload your boat or canoe with people or gear.
Access
entrance gate Note: Parking lots are located about 2km past the entrance gate. Parking is on a first-come basis only. When parking lots are full, the entrance gates will be closed for the day. No re-entry is permitted. Gate opening and closing times change throughout the year. Please take note of the closing time posted at entrance gate. The C26 bus operates from Coquitlam Centre to Buntzen Lake daily. Normally, this bus stops at the turnaround before the recreation area entrance gate. It’s a 1.8km or 15 to 20 minute walk to the South Beach area. During weekends and holidays between July and August, the C26 bus will continue all the way into the South Beach area. For bus schedules and information, phone 604 953 3333
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Since operations of the hydroelectric facilities on Buntzen Lake and Indian Arm are remotely controlled, they are particularly hazardous to the public. Sudden adjustments in water flows can occur without warning and cause strong surface and underwater currents in the vicinity of the intake structures and the tunnel outfalls. Swimming or boating in these areas is extremely dangerous. For your personal safety, please observe all warning signs and stay well back from BC Hydro operating areas and structures.
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For more information visit us at bchydro.com/recreation or call 1 800 BC HYDRO
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> Canoeing and kayaking (canoe rentals available at the Anmore Store on Sunnyside Road, call 604 469 9928) On-site amenities and attractions include:
> Parking > Picnic tables, shelter and grass play areas > Car-top boat, canoe launch and dock > Viewpoints and interpretative displays > Equestrian staging area > Designated off-leash area for dogs
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History and hydroelectric generation Buntzen Lake, located just north of Ioco approximately 30km from Vancouver, is a BC Hydro Reservoir. It is 4.8km long and covers an area of 182 hectares. Formerly known as Lake Beautiful, the lake is named after the first general manager of B.C. Electric Co., Johannes Buntzen.
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In 1903, the Buntzen hydroelectric project was put into service by the Vancouver Power Company to provide the first hydroelectric power to Vancouver. Buntzen No. 1 was constructed in 1903 with an initial capacity of 1,500 kW. A second powerhouse, Buntzen No. 2, was completed in 1914 with three pelton wheels delivering a total of 26,700 kW. In 1951, the generating equipment in Buntzen No. 1 was modernized to produce 55,000 kW in order to meet Vancouver’s increasing need for power.
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