Lions Bay

Lions Bay, British Columbia

Market snapshot

As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Lions Bay is $2,094,450, across 18 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 103 days.

9 new listings came to market in Lions Bay in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $875 per square foot, based on the 18 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Lions Bay are listed at an average of $3,155,839 across 18 active listings.

About Lions Bay

Seaside detached-home area on the Sea-to-Sky

Lions Bay offers a quiet, view-forward coastal setting between West Vancouver and Squamish.

This is a low-density, highly affluent area where the setting—steep forested slopes meeting the ocean—shapes the housing and the pace. The appeal is privacy, scenery, and immediate access to waterfront recreation; it is not a place built around walkable day-to-day errands or a broad spread of commercial amenities.

Why Lions Bay

Sea-to-Sky setting

Lions Bay sits on the Sea-to-Sky corridor between West Vancouver and Squamish, giving it a distinctly coastal, corridor-linked identity.

Steep view terrain

The area’s steep, forested lots create a landscape where ocean and mountain vistas are a common part of the experience.

Waterfront access

Recreation revolves around the shoreline, with options like Lions Bay Beach, Kelvin Grove Beach, and Lions Bay Marina nearby.

Low-density detached living

The housing mix is mostly detached houses, reinforcing a private, residential character rather than a mixed-use one.

Living in Lions Bay

Housing in Lions Bay is mostly detached houses, reinforcing a low-density, residential character shaped by the coastal setting. Homes are commonly view-oriented, reflecting the area’s steep, forested landscape and frequent ocean and mountain vistas.

A typical home here is a detached house oriented to make the most of ocean and mountain views.

Day to day

Weekends in the area tend to revolve around the water and the outdoors, with options like Lions Bay Beach, Kelvin Grove Beach, and Lions Bay Marina close by. Fitness-oriented routines also have a local outlet in Andrea Klas Fitness.

Is Lions Bay right for you?

May be a strong fit if you want

May be less suited if you prioritize

Buying in Lions Bay

In Lions Bay, look beyond the home itself to how the site and setting affect day-to-day practicality—especially access, orientation to views, and the realities implied by low walkability.

What to look at

Site access

Steep, forested terrain is part of the area’s character; evaluate how that translates into everyday access to the home and entry points around the property.

View orientation

Many homes are view-oriented; confirm what the primary living spaces and outdoor areas actually capture in terms of ocean and mountain vistas.

Errand pattern

With Walk Score of 23 and Bike Score of 31, assess how your routine fits a setting where many needs are not met on foot, even with Lions Bay General Store and Cafe nearby.

Waterfront use

If beaches and the marina are part of your plan, check how you’ll actually use Lions Bay Beach, Kelvin Grove Beach, and Lions Bay Marina based on your preferred activities.

Selling in Lions Bay

Selling in Lions Bay comes down to two comparisons buyers make: your home against what else is for sale, and this location against the alternatives.

What the marketing has to address

Price against today's competition

Buyers weigh your home against the homes listed in Lions Bay right now. The current listings and asking prices are in the Market section of this page.

Name what is nearby

Put the places a buyer will use in the listing: Lions Bay Beach, Lions Bay Marina Ltd and Andrea Klas Fitness.

Say how the area works day to day

Lions Bay has a Walk Score of 23: almost all errands require a car. State it plainly, so the buyers it suits find your home.

Prepare before the launch

Photography, condition and first impressions decide which listings buyers book to see. Have the home ready before it goes live.

The bottom line

Lions Bay offers a distinctly private, view-forward coastal setting on the Sea-to-Sky corridor, with a housing mix that stays firmly centered on detached homes. Its alternatives trade differently on convenience: this area is not built around walkable errands or a wide spread of commercial options. It works when scenery, separation, and waterfront recreation matter more than having a lot within walking distance.

This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.

Market pulse

Lions Bay’s current for-sale market is relatively tight, with 18 active listings and a median asking price of $2,094,450, averaging $875/sqft and 103 days on market so far. Conditions vary across the city—from ocean-view estates on the slopes and along Highway 99 to more modest detached homes and townhomes tucked into quieter pockets—but the 9 new listings in the past 30 days suggest fresh choice is coming online, giving buyers more room to compare while sellers may need sharper pricing to stand out.

AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.

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Walk Score 23 · Bike Score 31

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