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Whistler Area Information
Check out the local lakes and parks!
Is located at Whistler Creek (5 minutes north of Whistler Village), turn right at the lights. This lake has docks, a sand beach & playground, plus tennis and volleyball courts, trails, picnic tables and BBQ stands. There is also a off leash dog area.
52 locals recommend
Alpha Lake Park
Is located at Whistler Creek (5 minutes north of Whistler Village), turn right at the lights. This lake has docks, a sand beach & playground, plus tennis and volleyball courts, trails, picnic tables and BBQ stands. There is also a off leash dog area.
Is located north of the village, to the right of Emerald Estates. This is the largest lake located in Whistler. The Sea to Sky Highway runs along the edge of the lake for most of its length. There is a viewing area along the highway. This spot gives you a fantastic view of Green Lake, Wedge Mountain, Backcomb Mountain and Whistler Mountain. This lake is fed by Fitzsimmons Creek.
23 locals recommend
Green Lake
Is located north of the village, to the right of Emerald Estates. This is the largest lake located in Whistler. The Sea to Sky Highway runs along the edge of the lake for most of its length. There is a viewing area along the highway. This spot gives you a fantastic view of Green Lake, Wedge Mountain, Backcomb Mountain and Whistler Mountain. This lake is fed by Fitzsimmons Creek.
Is located in Alta Vista on Alta Lake, which is South of the village. This popular park contains swimming docks and rafts, a children's play area, a large grass lawn, picnic tables, BBQ stands and a concession stand. You can also rent boats, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats for use on the lake. The River of Golden Dreams can be accessed here.
24 locals recommend
Lakeside Park
3375 Lakeside RdIs located in Alta Vista on Alta Lake, which is South of the village. This popular park contains swimming docks and rafts, a children's play area, a large grass lawn, picnic tables, BBQ stands and a concession stand. You can also rent boats, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats for use on the lake. The River of Golden Dreams can be accessed here.
Meadow Park Sports Centre is a large, world class multipurpose recreational facility. This facility is located 4 km north of Whistler Village off of the Sea to Sky Highway (hwy 99). There is a skating rink, swimming pool, fitness centre, fitness studio, squash/basketball courts, and a multi purpose room.
There is a surrounding park area with baseball fields, walking trail, and picnic areas. The River of Golden Dreams flows past it.
43 locals recommend
Meadow Park Sports Centre
8625 BC-99Meadow Park Sports Centre is a large, world class multipurpose recreational facility. This facility is located 4 km north of Whistler Village off of the Sea to Sky Highway (hwy 99). There is a skating rink, swimming pool, fitness centre, fitness studio, squash/basketball courts, and a multi purpose room.
There is a surrounding park area with baseball fields, walking trail, and picnic areas. The River of Golden Dreams flows past it.
Enjoy spectacular views of both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and swim in Alta lake. Relax on the grass lawn, visit the dog park, play beach volleyball. The dog park (Barking Bay) is located at the south end of Rainbow Park where your dog can run off leash.
66 locals recommend
Rainbow Park
Valley TrailEnjoy spectacular views of both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and swim in Alta lake. Relax on the grass lawn, visit the dog park, play beach volleyball. The dog park (Barking Bay) is located at the south end of Rainbow Park where your dog can run off leash.
The Valley Trail is over 40 km paved non motorized path system connecting all of Whistler's lakes, parks and neighborhoods. Begin along the rushing waters of Cheakamus River where the trail winds north through Whistler Creekside, the Village, Meadow Park and Nickalus North before ending on the shores of Green Lake. This trail system is an excellent way to discover Whistler's lush forests and beautiful scenic valley.
59 locals recommend
Valley Trail
Valley TrailThe Valley Trail is over 40 km paved non motorized path system connecting all of Whistler's lakes, parks and neighborhoods. Begin along the rushing waters of Cheakamus River where the trail winds north through Whistler Creekside, the Village, Meadow Park and Nickalus North before ending on the shores of Green Lake. This trail system is an excellent way to discover Whistler's lush forests and beautiful scenic valley.
Whistler Restaurants
There are many exceptional restaurants in Whistler!
Seasonal French cuisine & many wines by the glass. Enjoy the cool, industrial-chic space.
34 locals recommend
Alta Bistro
4319 Main StSeasonal French cuisine & many wines by the glass. Enjoy the cool, industrial-chic space.
Upscale hotel restaurant with a bubbly bar, notable wine list & Pacific Northwest tasting menu.
56 locals recommend
Bearfoot Bistro
4121 Village GreenUpscale hotel restaurant with a bubbly bar, notable wine list & Pacific Northwest tasting menu.
A good selection of Canadian wines with a fantastic oyster bar and fine dining right in Whistler Village.
169 locals recommend
Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4222 Village SquareA good selection of Canadian wines with a fantastic oyster bar and fine dining right in Whistler Village.