When is Cabin Lake open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Cabin Lake
- 4.7167 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Alpine lake on Black Mountain reached by a steep forest hike from Cypress Bowl, with swimming popular in summer.
Quick answers
Cabin Lake in short
When is the best time to visit Cabin Lake?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Cabin Lake indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Cabin Lake good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Cabin Lake cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Cabin Lake?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Cabin Lake?
About 3 hours.
Where is Cabin Lake?
West Vancouver, BC V7W 1R8.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm9°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Usually quiet at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 3 h
- A hike · 7 km · 275 m up
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 167 reviews
Known for
- Summer swimming
- Black Mountain trails
- Alpine lake
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Picnics
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
The feel
- Quiet
- Cozy
- Intimate
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Couples
What people say
- People like:
- Beautiful lake scenery and a rewarding swim after the climb.
- Worth knowing:
- Steep ascent and loose rocks; reviewers recommend proper footwear and poles.
Great hike that provides a great workout and a rewarding swim at the lake - with amazing views! Suggest hiking poles for heading down
An almost all vertical hike that was not the most fun! However, beautiful sights o. The ascent. The payoff is the lake at the top. Majestic, and totally worth the workout. Bring your swim gear! I saw many people with the wrong footwear.…
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time