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Posted on July 25, 2018

Lakes in Whistler

 

Lakes and beaches in Whistler have something for everyone.  If you are after a day of unwinding and relaxing by the water and just chilling out, then you should take advantage of one of the lakes listed below.  With sandy beaches, swim docks, grassy parks, kids play areas, picnic tables and concessions stands, Whistler’s lakes wil keep the entire familiy entertained for the day.

 

Rainbow Park

Rainbow Park is located on Alta Lake and is amongst one of the busiest parks in Whistler as it is loved by both locals and tourists alike.  Rainbow has a sandy beach and a large green lawn perfect for relaxing and taking in the rays.  There is also a swimming dock, picnic tables equipped with BBQ stands, a swimming dock, a concession stand and beach volleyball courts.  There is also a park designed especially for your furry family member.  Barking Bay is located at the south of the park and allows dogs to be off leash.  You can also access the dock with your dog making it the perfect place if your furry friend loves to swim.

Location

Rainbow Park is located just off Alta Lake Road and is a 15 minute drive from the village.  You can access it from Alpine then head south or from Tamarisk by heading north.  If you dont want to drive, you can bike there on the Valley Trail which will take around 20 minutes from the village.

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Location

Lakeside Park is located 2kms south of Whistler Village in the Alt Vista neighbourhood.  You can access the park by car from Hillcrest Drive or by biking or walking along the Valley Trail.  With limited parking biking or walking is your best bet.  Just head down the Valley Trail past the Whistler Golf Course and follow it towards Lakeside Park.

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Location

Wayside is located only 3 minutes from Whistler Village but as mentioned, parking is hard to come by so it is best to ride your bike.

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Location

Alpha Lake is 5kms south of Whistler Village in Creekside just past Nita Lake Lodge.  You can also access it on the Valley Trail if you continue on from Wayside Park.  If you stay on the Valley Trail from the Village you will go past Lakeside Park, Wayside Park, Nita Lake and then Alpha Lake Park.

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Location

Lost Lake is extremely accessible, from the village it is only a 15 min walk along the Valley Trail or you can take a complimentary shuttle that runs right from Whistler Village.  There is no parking at Lost Lake, just a 5min drop off so make sure you plan ahead if you want to visit this park. Best way is walking, biking or taking the free shuttle.

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Whistler is full of amazing lakes where you can spend all day with friends and family taking in the views, playing in the water or taking in one of the many amenities. For more information on any of the lakes listed above or to book your stay in Whistler please call our friendly In-House Reservations Team at 1.800.667.3363  or email [email protected]

photo credit – Mike Crane | TW