Lost Lake
Whistler, BC
Located near Whistler Village, Lost Lake is the most easily accessible lakeside park from the village. A network of trails surround the pretty lake, making the park ideal for swimming, hiking, and mountain biking most of the year, and snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing over the winter.
The basics
There are lots of ways to enjoy the outdoors at this popular locale. You can go swimming from the main beach, dock, or floating platforms on the lake, or head out for some canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or fishing. Hike or bike one of the trails around the lake, play a round of disc golf, have a picnic, or just soak up the views. Over the winter, the park is open for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. Lost Lake is also included in a number of Whistler sightseeing tours.
Things to know before you go
Lost Lake offers free entry from spring to fall, and charges for access over the winter.
There are no lifeguards on duty. The water can be cold, even in the summer, and a life jacket and whistle are required if you’re paddling, canoeing, or kayaking.
Dogs are permitted at the park, but not at the main beach. There is a separate off-leash Canine Cove area at the lake.
Alcohol, smoking, camping, and campfires are not permitted.
Rentals (mountain bikes, snowshoes, cross-country skis), lessons, and snacks are available at the PassivHaus.
Accessible restrooms are on-site.
A fishing license is required to fish at Lost Lake, and an additional entrance fee is charged over the winter to ice fish.
How to get there
Lost Lake is about 1.6 miles (2.5 kilometers) northeast of Whistler Village. You can walk or bike from Whistler along the paved Valley Trail. There is no parking at the site, so visitors must be dropped off or take the free shuttle from Whistler Village (between mid-June and early September), from either the Gondola Transit Exchange Post 4 or Olympic Plaza Bus Stop. You can also take the Route 5 shuttle BC Transit bus to Lost Lake Road and walk 0.6 miles (1 kilometer).
When to get there
For water activities, hiking, biking, and disc golf, visit Lost Lake between spring and fall. Over the summer, you can have a bite from the food concession (and sometimes food trucks). In the winter, the park is only open for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing, and there’s a fee to access the trails.
Green Lake
North of Whistler Village, Green Lake is the largest lake in the area. Named for its vivid green waters, it’s a favorite spot for water recreation, and is also a seaplane landing zone. You can hike or bike from Lost Lake to Green Lake, and you can also paddle to Alta Lake from Green Lake, along the River of Golden Dreams.
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