Stories & Photos

Explore the wildlife, history, photography, and interesting discoveries of Buntzen Lake, along with a few other outdoor stories.

Featured Stories

  • Bear

    Bear Safety at Buntzen Lake

    Learn about black bears around Buntzen Lake, including personal encounters, bear behaviour, and practical advice for staying safe on the trails.

  • Bridges of Buntzen Lake: Photos, Names and History

    Discover the bridges of Buntzen Lake, from historic floating crossings to modern footbridges, with original photographs, creek names, and interesting local history.

  • Buntzen Lake History in Pictures

    Browse archival photographs of Buntzen Lake’s early days, from tunnel construction and logging to the people and buildings behind its hydroelectric history.

  • Buntzen Lake in the Snow

    Buntzen Lake in the Snow

    A snowy walk around Buntzen Lake reveals familiar trails in a different light, with original photographs of the lake, forest, and suspension bridge.

  • Buntzen Lake Tunnel

    Buntzen Lake Tunnel

    Explore the remarkable tunnel connecting Coquitlam Lake to Buntzen Lake, with construction history, archival photographs, and views of water entering the reservoir.

  • Dogs at Buntzen Lake

    Find out where dogs can walk, swim, and play at Buntzen Lake, including leash rules, off-leash areas, wash stations, and waste disposal.

  • Dragonflies

    Dragonflies at Buntzen Lake

    Discover the dragonflies around Buntzen Lake, including their fascinating underwater life cycle, insect-hunting habits, and observations from walks along the shoreline.

  • Ducklings in Buntzen Lake

    Enjoy a memorable wildlife encounter with a mother duck and her ducklings, captured in original photographs on the waters of Buntzen Lake.

  • Blow downs

    Fallen Trees and Blowdowns at Buntzen Lake

    See how windstorms affect Buntzen Lake’s forests and trails, with photographs of fallen trees, trail maintenance, and advice for recognizing potential hazards.

  • Fire Safety on the Diez Vistas Trail

    Explore fire safety on the Diez Vistas Trail and why preventing fires and respecting restrictions matter in the forests surrounding Buntzen Lake.

  • Fishing at Buntzen Lake

    A practical guide to fishing at Buntzen Lake, covering rainbow trout stocking, fishing regulations, shoreline access, boating facilities, and safety information.

  • Flowers of Buntzen Lake

    Flowers of Buntzen Lake

    Explore the colourful wildflowers and flowering plants around Buntzen Lake, with original close-up photographs and observations from walks through the surrounding forest.

  • High Water and Flooding at Buntzen Lake

    See how Buntzen Lake changes during periods of high water, with photographs of flooding, shoreline conditions, and the effects on nearby trails.

  • Hiking to lose Weight

    A personal account of losing weight through hiking, with practical lessons about starting gradually, building fitness, staying motivated, and changing everyday habits.

  • Industrial Relics

    Industrial Relics Around Buntzen Lake

    Discover remnants of Buntzen Lake’s industrial past hidden along the trails, with photographs of old infrastructure and clues to the area’s history.

  • Interesting Nature

    Interesting Trees Around Buntzen Lake

    Discover unusual trees, roots, and forest features photographed during hundreds of Buntzen Lake hikes, including strange growth patterns, woodpecker marks, and natural oddities.

  • Filming at Buntzen Lake

    Movies & TV Shows Filmed at Buntzen Lake

    Discover which movies and television shows were filmed at Buntzen Lake, with recognizable locations and original photographs of production activity around the lake.

  • Mushrooms and Fungi Around Buntzen Lake

    Explore mushrooms and fungi along Buntzen Lake’s forest trails, with close-up photographs showing the variety growing on stumps, fallen logs, and trees.

  • Tree Stumps

    Old Logging Stumps at Buntzen Lake

    Explore enormous stumps left behind by early logging, including springboard notches, historical photographs, and evidence of the old-growth forest that once stood here.

  • Old Signs Around Buntzen Lake

    Take a photographic look back at Buntzen Lake’s old wooden trail and recreation signs, including examples that have since disappeared or changed.

  • Rough Skinned Newt

    Rough-skinned Newts at Buntzen Lake

    Meet the well-camouflaged Rough-skinned Newt, a surprisingly toxic amphibian found near Buntzen Lake’s trails, and discover its remarkable defence against predators.

  • Suspension Bridge

    Suspension Bridge

    Discover the history of Buntzen Lake’s suspension bridge, from its original construction to its replacement, with historical photographs and interesting engineering details.

  • Buntzen Lake Pipeline

    The Old Buntzen Lake Pipeline: Photos and History

    Explore remnants of an old pipeline around Buntzen Lake, with photographs of pipe sections, fittings, and connections to the area’s industrial past.