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Notable lake · Metro Vancouver Regional, British Columbia

Gopher Lake

Gopher Lake is a lake in Metro Vancouver Regional, British Columbia.

Gopher Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Gopher Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Gopher Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.39528, -122.92508. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Gopher Lake

    • Mount Seymour · viewpoint · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Mount Elsay · viewpoint · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Indian Arm · beach · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Elsay Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Indian Arm Provincial Park · sanctuary · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~6 km · Must-see
    • McCombe Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Buntzen Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Deep Cove · beach · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~9 km · Must-see
    • White Pine Beach · beach · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Sasamat Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Eagle Mountain · viewpoint · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Lynn Headwaters Regional Park · sanctuary · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Lynn Canyon Park · sanctuary · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Burrard Inlet · beach · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Mount Fromme · viewpoint · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Coquitlam Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Cates Park · park · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Grouse Mountain · viewpoint · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~14 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Gopher Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gopher Lake

    • Elsay Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~3 km · Must-see
    • McCombe Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Buntzen Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Sasamat Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Coquitlam Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Coquitlam Dam · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Cleveland Dam · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Capilano Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Squint Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Lafarge Lake · lake · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~20 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in British Columbia

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    Frequently asked

    Is Gopher Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Gopher Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Gopher Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Gopher Lake?

    Nearby: Mount Seymour (viewpoint, 2 km), Mount Elsay (viewpoint, 2 km), Indian Arm (beach, 2 km), Elsay Lake (lake, 3 km), Indian Arm Provincial Park (sanctuary, 6 km), McCombe Lake (lake, 7 km).

    Is Gopher Lake worth visiting?

    Gopher Lake is listed as a notable lake in British Columbia on Spotwander.