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Horseshoe Bay

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Horseshoe Bay

Horseshoe Bay works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bowen Island, 34km from Shannon Falls.

Horseshoe Bay is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 1,935, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Horseshoe Bay sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Horseshoe Bay to your route.

About Horseshoe Bay

Horseshoe Bay (Squamish: Ch’ax̱áy̓), formerly known as Whytecliff (1937–1945) and White Cliff City (1909–1937), is a community in West Vancouver, in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is part of the Greater Vancouver area and marks the entrance to Howe Sound. It is also the western terminus of both Highway

Read more 1 on the BC mainland and the main route of the Trans-Canada Highway on the Canadian mainland. The Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal is one of BC Ferries' busiest terminals, serving an estimated 7 million passengers and 3 million vehicles every year.

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What are the best things to do in Horseshoe Bay?

Horseshoe Bay offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Horseshoe Bay located?

Horseshoe Bay is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.3740 latitude, -123.2746 longitude.

What is the population of Horseshoe Bay?

Horseshoe Bay has a population of approximately 1,935 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
1,935
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.3740, -123.2746

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Horseshoe Bay

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Lions Gate Bridge

Vancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.

12 km · about 20 min drive

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Capilano Suspension Bridge

A 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Vancouver Aquarium

Canada's largest aquarium in Stanley Park dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life in the Pacific Northwest.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Stanley Park Totem Poles

Collection of First Nations totem poles in Vancouver's Stanley Park, one of the most visited attractions in British Columbia.

14 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea-to-Sky Highway

Stunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler

27 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Shannon Falls

British Columbia's third-highest waterfall, immediately beside the Sea to Sky Highway near Squamish with a roadside car park.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea to Sky Gondola

Gondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Horseshoe Bay

  • Right hereLions Gate BridgeVancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.
  • Right hereCapilano Suspension BridgeA 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.
  • 27 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
  • 35 kmSea to Sky GondolaGondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.

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