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Capturing the glory of the golden hour This gorgeous shot of autumn sun through the trees was taken November 13, 2025 by Christine Little. Have a beautiful photo to share? Email us at   editor@lionsbaywatershed.ca   Like what you're reading? For as little as $5/month, you can support local independent journalism by subscribing to The Watershed HERE.

Plus, a history of Lions Bay Trailblazing: Part One Official opening of the Totally Unnecessary Trail (now the Erin Moore Trail) June 1, 2001. Photo by John Dudley Sharp-eyed residents may have noticed a recent plea in the Lions Bay Village Update for new blood on the Trailblazer's Team. Founder John Dudley put out a call for "enthusiastic people who don't need replacement parts" and who are interested in seeing our local trails remain in good condition to reach out to the gr

Words of wisdom from LBSAR photo by Scott Mackenzie With the onset of dark and dreary days most people pack away their hiking boots and dream of balmy summer days to come. Most — but not all. For those who do make the decision to brave the elements, the experts have some advice to share. "The main issues we repeatedly see, especially coming into dark and cold season are related to navigation," says Brent Calkin, Lions Bay Search and Rescue Manager. He says the issues include:

Village Christmas Craft Fair Today Today's the day! Lions Bay Arts annual Christmas Craft Fair is on from 11—3 at the Village Hall. Come out and support local artists, get your gift shopping done and order a Christmas tree in support of the Curly Stewart Scholarship Fund. The Watershed will be there, so come say hello! Lions Bay Christmas Craft Fair Broughton Hall 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC November 22, 11 a.m. — 3 p.m.