When is Beaver Lake open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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ViewpointLower Robson
Beaver Lake
Swing by Tranquil Walking Trails
- 4.5204 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Forested wetland in Stanley Park with a one-kilometre lakeside loop for watching waterfowl and looking for beaver activity.
Quick answers
Beaver Lake in short
When is the best time to visit Beaver 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 Beaver Lake indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Beaver Lake good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Beaver Lake cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Beaver Lake?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Beaver Lake?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Beaver Lake?
Vancouver, BC V6G 3H5.
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 · 10:00 am
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 morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 6° out there
8°
Clear
- Feels
- 6°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 1km/h
- 11am
9° - 12pm9°
- 1pm9°
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
- 1 Beaver Lake
- 2 Stanley Park · 6 min
- 3 Stanley Park Rose Garden · 10 min
- 4 Vancouver Aquarium · 12 min
- 5 Stanley Park Ecology Nature House on Lost Lagoon · 17 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Usually no wait
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 204 reviews
Known for
- Wetland wildlife
- Birdwatching
- Beaver habitat
- Lakeside loop
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Morning walks
- Walking trails
The feel
- Quiet
- Cozy
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
What people say
- People like:
- Quiet scenery, photography, waterfowl and peaceful walks.
If not raining, a beautiful spot for pictures.
Beautiful spot and got some great pictures, but it's a bit away from the main trails and there was some...concerning behavior taking place because of its isolated location. With all the other beautiful parts of Stanley Park to visit, I…
Around Lower Robson
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time