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Sasamat Lake is located in British Columbia
Sasamat Lake
Sasamat Lake
Location in British Columbia
Location Belcarra Regional Park, British Columbia
Coordinates 49°19′16″N 122°53′20″W / 49.321°N 122.889°W / 49.321; -122.889
Basin countries Canada

Sasamat Lake is a super popular and beautiful lake found within Belcarra Regional Park in Port Moody, British Columbia. It's famous for being one of the warmest lakes in the entire Greater Vancouver area. This makes it a perfect spot for swimming and enjoying the water, especially during the summer months.

Discover Sasamat Lake

Sasamat Lake is located inside Belcarra Regional Park, which is a large and lovely park near Port Moody. The lake is a natural freshwater body. Its location within the park means it's surrounded by nature and offers a peaceful escape from city life.

Why Sasamat Lake is Special

One of the coolest things about Sasamat Lake is how warm its water gets. This is because the lake is not very deep, allowing the sun to heat it up quickly. This makes it a top choice for anyone looking to swim or cool off on a hot day without getting a chill.

Fun Things to Do at the Lake

Sasamat Lake offers lots of fun activities for visitors. At the south end of the lake, there's a cool floating bridge. This bridge is a great spot for fishing, or you can even jump off it into the warm water for a swim!

At the north end of the lake, you'll find White Pine Beach. This is a sandy beach area that's perfect for sunbathing, building sandcastles, or just relaxing by the water. It's a very popular spot for families and friends to gather.

Getting to Sasamat Lake

Getting to Sasamat Lake is quite easy, especially during the warmer seasons. TransLink, Vancouver's public transit system, provides special bus service to White Pine Beach. This seasonal service makes it simple for everyone to visit the lake without needing a car.

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