Brandywine Falls

The falls are the main attraction at Brandywine Falls Provincial Park, at the northern end of Daisy Lake in the mountains south of Whistler. The 0.5-mile (0.8-kilometer) trail to Brandywine Falls leads to a platform with panoramic views of the waterfall, Daisy Lake, and the surrounding peaks. The waterfall is included on many guided tours, including single- and multi-day trips, tours that focus on the magnificent Sea to Sky route, and ATV excursions.

• The falls are a must-visit for adventure-seeking nature lovers.

• Bring plenty of water, as there are no drinking water facilities in the park; pit toilets are available on-site.

• Pets are allowed in Brandywine Provincial Park, but they must be kept on a leash.

• The short, steep Swim Lake Trail branches off from the Brandywine Falls Trail just before the railroad crossing. If you’re visiting on a warm day, pack a bathing suit for a cool dip in the small lake.

You'll find the trailhead for the falls in Brandywine Falls Provincial Park on the east side of Highway 99, the Sea-to-Sky Highway. It’s 10.5 miles (17 kilometers) south of Whistler Village, and ample parking is available. The main parking lot is often closed during winter months, but there’s usually a small parking area cleared at the edge of the highway.

From summer wildflowers to winter snow, Brandywine Falls Provincial Park is open year-round, and it’s well worth a visit in any month. In winter, bring snowshoes or spikes. If you make a winter hike to Brandywine Falls, you’ll be rewarded with a frosty snowscape and frozen waterfall. The parking lot is closed from 11pm to 7am.

In addition to the short Brandywine Falls Trail, the park offers a network of longer trails that are enjoyed by hikers and bikers. To check out the Whistler Bungee Bridge that draws adventurous bungee jumpers, take the 0.9-mile (1.5-kilometer) Sea to Sky Trail that branches off from the Brandywine Falls Trail, just after the railroad tracks.