Getting to and around Whistler

Rainbow Park is closed for construction starting June 5, 2023.

During the Toad Migration, the Lost Lake Shuttle is detouring to Lakeside Park.

Getting around Whistler: Park and play Summer and Winter

Move beyond the car. For the full Whistler experience, ride your bike, transit, the Lost Lake and Rainbow Park Shuttles in the summer (through Labour Day), or walk to conveniently get to your destination, all while reducing your carbon footprint.

When you get to Whistler, park in the Day Lots 1 to 5, located off Blackcomb Way, then move to any of the convenient sustainable transportation options below.

Take Public Transit

Free summer weekends* return starting Saturday June 17, 2023. Free transit in Whistler every Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday from June 17 – Monday September 4, 2023.
- This is partially funded for through the user pay parking in Day Lots 1-5.
The Whistler Transit System will get you to most of our parks and open spaces every day in every season. Click here to access the current Rider’s Guide.
- View the Whistler transit schedule and routes, and see where your bus is in real time using NextRide.
- The free shuttle to Lost Lake Park is part of Whistler Park Shuttles operating daily from Post 4 at Gondola Transit Exchange from 11am to 7pm. See below for more information.

Lost Lake Park

From Gondola Transit Exchange in Whistler Village, catch the Route 5 free Upper Village Benchands Shuttle BC Transit bus daily from 9:40 a.m. Get off at stop 102508 – Lost Lake Road and walk 1 km from Blackcomb Way to the Lake.

Note summer only (June 17 to September 4, 2023) catch the free Lost Lake free Shuttle mini bus daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. direct to the Lake. It leaves from Post 4 in Gondola Transit exchange on the 10’s 30’s and 50’s. To see where your bus is in real time, click here and follow the green arrow.

Alpha Lake Park

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard),Bus numbers 10, 20 or 21 southbound. The Park is a short 10-minute walk from the Bayshores transit stop.

Lakeside Park

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard), catch the Route 10, 20, 25 BC Transit bus south to the Alta Vista stop and walk approximately 5 minutes to the lake.

Wayside Park

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard), take bus number 20 or 21 southbound. Use the Nordic Drive bus stop is adjacent the highway and walk over the overpass to the Valley Trail south to Wayside Park.

Bayly Park

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard), take bus number 10 or 20 southbound to Cheakamus Crossing.

Meadow Park and Meadow Park Sports Centre

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard), take bus 30 Emerald via Nesters, 31 Alpine via Nesters, 32 Emerald via Spruce Grove. The bus stop is at Meadow Park Sports Centre. Meadow Park is a two minute walk behind the Complex building.

Spruce Grove Park

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard), take bus number 32 Emerald via Spruce Grove and get off at stop 102539 Spruce Grove Park. If you take route 30 Emerald via Nesters or 31 Alpine via Nesters, the bus stop is on Highway 99 at Nesters/Spruce Grove. Spruce Grove Park is a three minute walk.

Hop on the free Whistler Park Shuttles

The Free Shuttle is a convenient transportation service that operates daily between the Village and Lost Lake Park. Here are some important details to know:

Shuttles operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., specifically between June 17 and September 4.
See where the Park Shuttles are in real time by clicking here and following the green arrow.
You can catch the shuttle from two different pick-Up locations: Gondola Transit Exchange Post 4 and Olympic Plaza Bus Stop.
If you’re driving, the Day Lots are centrally located off Blackcomb Way. These parking lots provide quick access to the shuttle as well as Whistler’s Village Stroll, shops, and the Valley Trail. You can find Day Lot parking rates here.
Shuttles stop at all Whistler transit stops between Gondola Transit Exchange and Lost Lake.
Shuttles run every 10 minutes from 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Shuttles run every 20 minutes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Lost Lake Shuttle is designed to be wheelchair accessible, ensuring accessibility for everyone.

Shuttle will return summer 2024.

Choose human-powered transportation

Whistler’s Valley Trail connects Whistler by foot, by bike or cross-country ski.
- Summer Valley Trail map
- Winter Valley Trail map and snow clearing information.
Looking for a place to park your bike? Visit whistler.ca/BikeParking
Don’t have a bike? No worries! Visit whistler.com to rent a bike.

Parking in Whistler

The Day Lots are centrally located off Blackcomb Way, allowing for quick access to Whistler’s Valley Stroll and shops, the Valley Trail and shuttle and transit stops. View Day Lot parking rates.

From May 15 – September 15, user pay parking is in effect for Lakeside, Alpha, Wayside and on Alta Lake Road (adjacent to the Rainbow Park entrance). Lost Lake Park has no parking and is limited to pick-up and drop-off only. Please note Rainbow Park is currently closed.

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Getting around Whistler: Park and play Summer and Winter

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