This trail is a fairly easy one from town and really pays off with this ridiculously beautiful…read morelake. The lake seems to also be a sanctuary for Western toads and there is a lovely underpass built for them to travel safely. It has really worked because there are little toads everywhere on this underpass. The trail around the lake is easy to take on by bike, walking, or even a stroller. The lake has great bathing platforms in various spots and must be fun for swimming for those who have not been weakened by sunny California. We did see two bears on the hill maybe 100 yards above the path and very close to Whistler Village and a lone mountain biker who wisely paused and gave it space to cross the biking path in the woods.

A short hike from Whistler Village. Try the many trails. Lovely. Perfect summer day. Bring your…read moresunscreen

This park is like a scene out of a movie. It's breathtaking during winter and summer, only with…read morethe water changing to a pretty cool looking aquamarine green during the summer time. Fitzsimmons Fan Park is tucked away on the right side of Green Lake in front of Nicklaus North Golf Course. Its an easy stroll from Table 19 restaurant on the course and if you are not visiting the course, you'll need to park in the parking lot designated for Dream River Park. The main area of this park is a sandy Delta that sticks out quite far into the lake. Its a great area for those that love fishing and this park is very dog friendly. Its almost like a sandy beach in the middle of a lake and my three fur babies love getting their feet wet in the water and digging holes. I have seen many owners allows their dogs to roam around off leash so I think its ok to do that, just make sure to watch your surroundings for bears. There have been many bear sightings by others in this area and I've seen the trail leading up to the sandy delta covered in bear poop. The views behind the lake of mount currie are spectacular and even during the summer time, the peaks up there are still snow capped. It makes for amazing photos and a different contrast between beautiful blue water and sky and the snow of the mountains. It's also nice to set up a few beach chairs, have lunch and watch the seaplanes fly in from Victoria and Vancouver. Overall this is a spectacular spot to take in the lake and mountain beauty of Whistler!

Came to Rainbow Park on a Friday at around 12:30. There is paid street parking in the area. This…read morewas my first experience swimming in a lake, and it was just okay. I guess I had a different image in my head. Some grass areas were wet/muddy due to sprinklers, and most of the good sitting areas were already taken. The water is cold and just doesn't look too clean - but maybe this is normal for lakes? I probably only stayed in the water for 5 minutes before I started wondering if I would catch something. If swimming in the lake is not for you, I think there is also a hiking trail nearby.

All the happiest pups say rainbow!!!!!!…read more Finding this place was such a happy coincidence. And I am so glad. We were staying in the Four Seasons Whistler this week. Decided to drive out of our hotel and it was worth the trek. Wish I found this spot sooner. It's a gorgeous, open, clean, fresh and stunning park. Both for human and your fur babies. The human side is first. Tiny little ice cream truck, volley ball court, roped off shallow swim area and the whole entire gorgeous lake with the glaciers! Brrrr! The doggy park/ rainbow park/ barking bay is right inside here as well and just covered by a tiny, short door. Which is also open! And the fun begins. Baci hasn't swam in such big or open lake before so I was worried. But as soon as we entered into such lush green grass area full of people sunbathing with their dogs, kids diving off the docks, dogs jumping in, Baci went wild! So happy! They even had a puppy ramp for the dogs to come back up!! Baci didn't jump off, he was actually worried for all the dogs that did and barking at them. Pretty sure he thought they were drowning :D But the dog owners are also super chill, nice and fun! They tried to help Baci jump. Even the kids tried to get him to jump. First day he didn't jump but he went in the water! Followed few other doggos and oh hey!! Doggy paddle!!! So proud! Such happy moment. The doggos had a ton of fun chasing balls and sticks from the water! And running to and from that long dock! Such a good spot for them to run. We came back the next morning and it was even better. Only one other dog was here. We had a blast! Baci used the ramp! Met so many locals and their doggos. Only wish they have something like this back home. Such lucky dogs!! Till then, we'll have to come back just for this!! :)

Brandywine Falls is located about a 15-minute drive south of Whistler. We stopped by on a Sunday at…read morearound 2:30 on the drive back to Vancouver. They have a parking lot, and we had no issues with finding a spot at that time. It's a short, easy trail to the falls - maybe about 10 minutes. The falls are big but is unfortunately partially blocked by foliage and rocks. If you keep going, you'll get some views of the mountains and a greenish blue lake. It's a nice and quick stop if you're driving on the way to something else, but probably not something worth making a stop specifically for.

While driving from Whistler to Vancouver, my family and I stopped at Brandywine Falls Provincial…read morePark. The park is one of many stops along the Sea to Sky highway and is a great opportunity to stretch your legs. The park offers many hikes but we did the short 0.7 mile loop to the falls.

Rented E bikes from their Whistler Village location. Bikes worked great, staff was friendly, easy…read moreexperience and recommend. Allow us to see a few lakes in the creek nearby much more efficiently than walking.

Ever feel like the challenges of life are closing in on you? Sometimes it just feels like it is…read moreonly a matter of time before you succumb to those pressures and demands. It feels not so much a question of if, but when, you'll finally be consumed by them. And then, often by accident, life takes an unexpected turn and you are provided an opportunity to choose to push the eject button (that's been right in front of longer than you realized) and propel yourself into what feels like an alternative universe. A place that allows you to unplug from the breakneck pace of today's society, take a deep breath, and finally linger in the bliss of just being present. No chirping cell phones, no calendar reminders, no bills to receive, no health concerns to ponder, and no need to make plans for the future. An all too brief respite from what emotionally entangles you and seeks to rob you of your peace and your purpose. Without planning it, we fell into such a rabbit hole while floating down the River of Golden Dreams (its actual name). A little rowing (and a lot of just floating) later, we arrived at Green Lake and just allowed the wind to help us drift across glacial waters so green we felt like they can be seen from outer space. We dipped our hands into that water, splashed it around a bit, and pondered just how much time and attention it voluntarily sacrifices to the stresses of today. It whispered its response back to us, "None." So what to do if Green Lake doesn't happen to be in your backyard, and yet an escape is exactly what you need right about now? Good question! We're on this journey right alongside of you, so while we're pursuing our "Green Lake escape", we wish you good fortune in discovering yours! (In keeping with Canadian tradition, we were careful to pack an "Oh Henry!" bar as part of the emergency rations for us and our tour guide Peter.) And that's...Henry's Take. #celebratelife #justbreathe #wetadventures

Played Nick North as part of a three round weekend (also including rounds at The Fairmont and Big…read moreSky). We caught the course the day after a huge rainstorm passed through the area, and were on paths only for this round. The range was on mats, and every strike threw buckets of water from the artificial turf up into our faces. It was WET. We ended up spending most of our warmup on the practice green, and that was a good thing, because even in late May, they were rolling fast. The course itself is beautiful. Many, many memorable holes. Fairways are generally wide enough, and the rough was lush without being overly penal. Lots of water in play, but it's manageable if you pick the right spots to miss, and there are very few forced-carry situations. I'd read that the wind can sometimes rip through here, and we certainly experienced that. I am generally in the 260-275 driving category, and on some holes I struggled to poke it out there to 190 with the big stick. Makes for some long par 5's when you are playing into the wind. On the other hand, it also gives you the opportunity to play some fun shots you might not otherwise... stingers, bump and runs, and so on. Overall this is a really fun, fair test. The conditioning, even on a wet weekend, was just awesome, and the facilities are terrific. A definite must-play on a Whistler golf getaway.

Rude management at the front desk. Pace of play was slow due to a tournament so we called and asked…read moreif there was a possibility for a partial refund. The front desk representative told us to come back and talk to them. Then when we got there they told us that there was no such refund to be had, and that they're sorry we felt we needed to come back in early. Seemed like a poorly handled situation considering we just paid $600+ for 2 people to play, and didn't even get through 14 holes in 3 1/2 hours.

Flawless Joffre Lakes Provincial Park! Recommended to me by…read morefriendly hikers I met at Glacier National Park of Canada and again bumping into them while at Mount Revelstoke NP. JOFFRE LAKES = BEST ACTIVITY I did on my 2023 journey throughout Canada! To access Joffre Lakes Park, you must make a reservation online at least 2 days prior to your visit. The website is - bcparks.ca. And conveniently, when I pulled up Joffre Lakes on Google Maps, I was immediately directed to the website with zero hassles in booking a pass for the day. Booking a reservation starts at 7am - Pacific Time. Surprisingly, I had my choice of a Thursday or Friday at the end of June. I couldn't believe there were available passes for both days in peak summertime. Usually when a landmark destination now has to be limited to a certain number of visitors per day (think Zion, Yosemite and Glacier NP's) that usually means the popularity of the park is so great that passes sell out the moment they're available! So, when I logged onto bcparks.ca at 7am, there were passes to be had and it's absolutely free to book! There are 3 lakes to explore at Joffre. They are the Lower, Middle and Upper Lakes. After passing through the Ranger Station at 8am and displaying my day pass - QR Code, I immediately approached Lower Joffre Lake within 5 minutes. For morning time, the lake had a glowing reflection with a light yellow, green and gold coloring to the water. It wasn't turquoise blue, but the Middle and Upper Lakes are pristine blue!! Now here's where the hiking and elevation come into play. For the Middle and Upper Lakes, you will be climbing hard for almost 3 - 4 kilometers. And that should take 2 - 2.5 hours in first arriving at Middle Lake. Middle Lake was gorgeous. It is the prized centerfold piece to Joffre! It took my breath away! It was peaceful and colorfully blue. I had this out of body moment where I felt like I was running around with my head cut off trying to photograph the best aspects of it! Simply put, I was in awe! There's a clearing of trees and bushes beside the middle part of Middle Joffre Lake. Everyone who was hiking was now sitting down, eating lunch and enjoying the views. I grabbed as many pics as I optimistically could before hiking 1 more kilometer to Upper Joffre Lake. On the way to Upper Joffre Lake, you pass by a terrific waterfall called Holloway Falls. It's definitely worthy of a photo or video. Holloway Falls gushes down the mountainside without a hindrance. It's a beautiful thing to see in nature. Now finally at Upper Joffre Lake, it is very picturesque with blue reflections illuminating the lake. I will admit, and I don't know why, but Middle Lake was just better and more colorful. Upper Joffre Lake was great, but I was on a natural high from the Middle Lake. There are plenty of giant boulders to sit down on and enjoy the views at Upper Joffre. Again, hikers were resting after the difficult hike to get here. What I did was hike around Upper Joffre Lake because...in morning time, the sun from the trail looked me straight in the face. So, I thought if I could reach the opposite side of the lake, I'd reap the rewards of having the sun at my back and poetically reflecting onto Upper Joffre. For hiking around Upper Joffre, just follow the Campground Pathway around the lake and then the exploring is at your own accord, choose your own adventure and enjoy. Best thing about the Campground Path (which, btw, is 1 kilometer long), is it steers you clear from the hectic crowds and people taking too many selfies and family photos. At the other side of Upper Joffre Lake, I was able to climb on top of the rocks making my way towards a wonderful splashing waterfall off the side of a cliff! The moment certainly reminded me of one of Yosemite's grand waterfalls. I also noticed other adventurous hikers climbing to the "toe" of a glacier far in the distance. Then finally, from this opposite side of Upper Joffre Lake, I was able to grab a panoramic perspective of the entire lake in one snapshot. Only problem was that some clouds set in, and the lake was no longer colorful. Oh well, in that moment, I was humbled by the experience and felt ready to return back down the mountain. Lastly, on the return hike I was able to capture any last-minute pictures I may have missed upon first starting out. But, when it's not sunny and the lakes aren't glistening, the aura and invincibility of Joffre Lakes dissipates. Just saying, lol, from my Pov. The hike back down wasn't difficult only taking 90 minutes. When I finally returned to the trailhead, I had been gone for 7 hours or half the day. In the end, I was grateful to have discovered Joffre Lakes Provincial Park on a whim through talking with random friendly hikers. This was a really memorable day and who doesn't love turquoise blue lakes!!!

We have wanted to go to Joffre for years but always felt the kids were maybe a bit too young…read more That said there were plenty of kids on the route but they day we went was raining and the climb between the middle and upper lakes was very slick and very slippery, especially on the way down and even experienced hikers were being very cautious. There are also some really quite steep parts so I am glad we waited until they were older. It's a hike that most can accomplish - just be aware that there are some steep parts that l saw people struggle with - BUT it is ABSOLUTELY worth it! The views keep getting better and better. The first lake - lower lake is less than 5 minutes in and is a large, serene body of water. The second lake was in our opinion . In had that stunning blue green color with a snow capped mountain as it's back drop. It's one of the most beautiful things we have seen. The third lake is large, it was raining pretty heavily by the time we got there which disrupted the color a little but it's still a stunning view that is with the hike. We did the entire hike in a little over 3 hours which was not bad at all given the slippery conditions. It's a beautiful place and well worth a visit

This is one of my favorite places to be! After the picturesque Sea to Sky drive you arrive in…read moreWhistler Village and the plaza is at is center flanked by shops, restaurants, coffee shops and the Plaza which in the summer hosts a free concert series and movie night. Formerly the location of the evening Medal ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics, its now a beautiful spot for a morning walk and comes alive in the evening! The movie nights and concerts bring together people of all ages and nationalities to dance, relax and enjoy the fun! It has a stunning backdrop of trees and mountains and I love the fact that our kids loved playing in the park while they were young and now enjoy exploring the village themselves and grabbing a bite to eat before the concert. Plenty of places nearby to grab a bite, covered picnic areas

What's not to like!!!…read more Been coming here forever. And baci's been here since he was like 5 months old. What's not to love :) People watching! Ski season.. summer is best for Baci since it's much less busier. But we love all seasons here. Very dog friendly too. Summer concerts bring extra doggos!