The Buntzen Lake Park is open year-round. Buntzen Lake, once named Trout Lake and later Lake Beautiful (by a group of hikers), was named Buntzen Lake in 1905 in honour of the first general manager of the BC Electric Railway Co., Johannes Buntzen. Photo: Click Here To Find More Boat Ramps. It is a 2 km walk to the main parking area and South Beach. There are several visitor parking lots at the southern end of Buntzen Lake. No or little social distancing. Long line-ups can block Sunnyside Road in Anmore and access to the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Hall. The park road is gated and is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in the winter. //