The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has begun construction at the Cheakamus Lava Escarpment, located along Jane Lakes Road.
The escarpment is an impressive columnar dacite formation, created at the terminus of a lava flow from the Loggers Lake volcano during the last ice age.
Once used as a basalt quarry, stone from this site can still be found throughout Whistler Village.
This previously disturbed area is now being restored with a light-touch approach that enhances its natural and cultural heritage. The project will create opportunities for educational and passive recreational activities, while maintaining the integrity of the escarpment’s unique landscape.
The site is now part of the Sea to Sky GeoRegion, recognized for its geological significance.
Project highlights
Click here to view the site plan (PDF).
- Trail enhancements: Accessibility upgrades to 1 km of the Sea to Sky Trail and 400 m of new trail connecting to the escarpment.
- Site improvements: Creation of stone plaza with seating, timber fencing to protect sensitive areas, and ecological restoration following recommendations from environmental professionals.
- Educational features: Interpretive signage, wayfinding, and potential for guided tours.
The escarpment is an impressive columnar dacite formation. It is formed at the end of a lava flow from the Loggers Lake volcano during the last ice age.
Stone from the site was used to build Whistler Village.
The site is now part of the Sea to Sky GeoRegion, recognized for its geological significance.
Features include:
Timeline
- Construction will continue through to November 2025.
Funding
This project is 100 per cent funded by the federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and provincial Resort Municipality Initiative programs and does not rely on local property taxes.
