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  • Meadow Park fitness centre is expandingConstruction Notice - Fitness centre expansion is underway.

Lost Lake trails can be enjoyed on foot or by bike during the summer months and by Nordic skiing and snowshoeing when the snow falls in the winter. 

Notice: A wildfire fuel thinning project within Lost Lake Park will be in progress in autumn 2019 and crews will focus on the area between Spruce Grove Park and the Scandinave Spa until snow prevents work from continuing. Learn more about the project  http://www.whistler.ca/fuelthinning

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Enjoy Lost Lake Park beach and biking and hiking trails in summer, and cross country skiing or snowshoeing on Lost Lake Nordic Trails during the winter months with over 25 km of trails to explore and discover.

 

Spring, Summer and Fall (April 1 to December 14)

Location

Address: 4700 Lost Lake Rd, Whistler BC

Lost Lake Park is accessible by the Valley Trail, a fifteen minute walk from Whistler Village. A free shuttle runs from Whistler Village from Saturday, June 15 to Monday, September 2, 2019. Parking is permitted at Lost Lake Park from the end of the cross-country skiing season (usually the end of March) to Friday, June 14, 2019.

Lost Lake parking lot is restricted to a five minute drop off zone between 10:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. from Saturday, June 15 to Monday, September 2, 2019.

Hours

In the summer, Lost Lake Park is open from dawn until dusk.  The food concession at Passiv Haus is open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 1 to Labour Day, and weekends from June to September. At Lost Lake Park beach a food truck program operates daily from around 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 29 to September 2, 2019, with the exception of an approximately two week break due to the Western Toad migration from the end of July. View the summer food truck schedule.

Facilities and activities

Enjoy swimming, walking, hiking and biking in Lost Lake Park between April and mid-December.

  • Beach and swim area
  • Swim docks
  • Barbecue stands
  • picnic tables 
  • accessible washrooms
  • outdoor shower
  • Food concession and food trucks. Note: the food trucks are not scheduled at Lost Lake Park in late July and early August due to the Western Toad migration. The exact timing varies from year to year.
  • Slackline posts
  • Parking
  • Multi-use trails (walking and biking) and multi-directional except for the nature trails marked “Walking only.”
  • Wildlife viewing (including Western Toads) 
  • Off-leash dog beach (Canine Cove), located 400 metres to the north of Lost Lake beach
  • Disc golf course
  • Trail maps (available at map kiosks on major trail intersections or at Municipal Hall)

Park rules

  • Dogs are not permitted at Lost Lake Park beach (Canine Cove is a designated off-leash area at Lost Lake).
  • There is no lifeguard on duty, and the water can be cold.
  • The trails are not open to walkers, hikers, bikers, runners, or dogs in the winter.
  • Ice skating on the lake is not permitted in winter.

Facility booking information

Surrounded by trees, mountain peaks, and a grassy lawn, Lost Lake is a little piece of paradise amidst the bustling resort. There is a secluded area that is ideal for corporate and special events, like weddings. Available for booking from June 1 - October 15 (excluding holiday long weekends). 

Note: this area is unavailable in mid to late July and August due to the Western Toad migration. The exact timing varies from year to year.

  • Suitable for Corporate and Special Events
  • Capacity (pending tent requirements): 500

Booking Contact
604-935-8465
outdoorfacilities@whistler.ca

Contact

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parks@whistler.ca
604-935-8307

Winter (December 15 to March 30)

Location

Lost Lake Park is accessible by the Lost Lake Passivhaus where tickets and rentals are available for purchase. Parking is available in Pay Day Lot 5. Lost Lake Road and parking lot are closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic during the winter months with no access to the Lake.

Hours

In the winter, the park and parking lot is closed to walkers, runners, hikers, bikers, and dogs, but open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers with a ticket or pass.  

Facilities and activities

From mid-December to the end of March, trails are converted, along with golf cart paths of the two adjacent golf courses, to an extensive cross-country ski trail network maintained by the Resort Municipality of Whistler. Skating on the lake is not permitted.

  • Cross country skiing and snow shoeing (no walking or hiking permitted on trails in winter)
  • Ice fishing
  • Day lodge (PassivHaus)
  • Warming Hut (located near Lost Lake beach)
  • Accessible washrooms
  • Drinking fountains

Park Rules

  • The trails are not open to walkers, hikers, bikers, runners, or dogs in the winter.
  • Ice skating on the lake is not permitted.

 

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