Lions Bay

Lions Bay sits perched on the Sea-to-Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler, where million-dollar views come standard and the nearest traffic light feels like another country. This exclusive enclave of 1,390 residents has mastered the art of being close enough to Vancouver for convenience yet far enough away to avoid the chaos.

The numbers tell a compelling story: 95% single-detached homes, a median household income of $140,000, and a median age of 50.4 years. This isn’t a starter-home community—it’s where successful professionals land when they’ve decided that waking up to Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains beats another year in a Vancouver condo.

What makes Lions Bay genuinely different is its bird-friendly certification and commitment to sustainability, attracting buyers who want luxury without compromising their environmental values. The community’s hiking trails connect directly to the Baden-Powell Trail system, meaning residents can walk from their front door into serious wilderness without driving anywhere.

The housing market reflects the location’s premium nature. With only 557 total dwellings in 2.53 square kilometers, scarcity drives desirability. Professional services dominate the local economy at 21.3%, followed by healthcare and construction—exactly what you’d expect in a community where highly educated residents (73.9% post-secondary) can afford to live where others vacation.

Tekamar currently doesn’t lend in Lions Bay (0.0% maximum LTV), but the community’s fundamentals remain solid for those mortgage brokers tracking Sea-to-Sky corridor opportunities. The combination of Vancouver proximity, recreational access, and environmental consciousness creates a unique market dynamic that’s held steady through various economic cycles.

For brokers working with clients eyeing this stretch of coastline, Lions Bay represents the premium end of the Sea-to-Sky lifestyle—where the commute to Vancouver is scenic rather than soul-crushing, and the neighbors are more likely to discuss hiking routes than traffic reports.