Lost Lake
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A 15-minute shuttle ride from Whistler, this lake is perfect for those who want to take a break from the slopes and jog, walk or picnic by its peaceful shores.
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- drmaderOrinda, California2,921 contributionsLovely small lake near the fairmont golf course. Take a stroll and paddle here or just visit a dock or the beachClean restrooms, nicely marked path all the way around . Runners , dog walkers and bikers paradise . It was a misty morning when we walked here.. water as smooth as glass. Peaceful setting , new decking on dock that smelled great. You can admire the water or take a swim.Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 24, 2023
- VNewyNewcastle, Australia2,064 contributionsLovely SwimWent looking for a swim after a few days hiking. This lake is 30min walk from town. Has a small beach, some decent facilities, though no food I could see (BYO). Absolutely lovely swimming here. Thought the water would be cold but was lovely.Visited July 2023Traveled soloWritten July 15, 2023
- ic7_2000Vancouver, Canada946 contributionsA place to re-chargeLess than 10 minutes drive from Whistler Village, it’s extremely convenient. You can enjoy the lovely trail and beach. It is one of the four lakes in Whistler. Remember, the main road to the lake is closed. Cars cannot enter. You need to walk or take a bike. This journey was still memorable. It is suitable to family with young kids too. There are free shuttle buses to Lost Lake from main village. In summer, we luckily came across the great migration of precious toad of British Columbia. Nice experience.Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 29, 2023
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DadJokes123
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Jul 2020 • Family
A beautiful lake.. but City Slickers/Glampers/Starbucks types beware..the parking is drop off Only. If you have to go back to your car for anything or because of THE BABY you will regret choosing this spot and are guaranteed to lose a couple of pounds walking from the lake to where your car is parked and back in the hot sun. Note to self: don’t forget the propane. To enjoy this lake you must be physically fit (you consider biking from the village a “short” bike ride and can carry conversation w your buff friends while riding) and have few attachments, physical familial or otherwise. To casual staycation types, Lost Lake should remain lost! Do Alta or Alpha instead. More amenities.
Written August 6, 2020
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ronb712
Mission, Canada204 contributions
Sep 2020
Just recently we did a couple of mountain bike rides around Lost Lake and what a blast! The bike trails are excellent, the nice big wide gravel path to and around the lake are in great shape, and the small beach area at the far end is perfect for laying around in the sun or a dip. There was music the day we went, as well as the big Black Bear that was wondering down the trail too! There is a dock in the lake as well if you don't want to sit at the beach area. Well worth the visit!!
Written October 18, 2020
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LJT
Winnipeg, Canada152 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Went on a hike/walk up to the lake while staying with some friends. While it's a nice area for a walk or a picnic stop, neither the scenery on the hike nor the lake itself is anything to write home about. Considering the gorgeous scenery all around the Whistler area, this was a fine thing to do, but not a highlight.
Written October 29, 2020
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JenwaC
Salmon Arm101 contributions
Oct 2020
We were driving around looking at everything and we ended up seeing a sign for Lost Lake. We went to it and found a large parking lot right close to the lake that had washrooms and picnic tables and a small beach. In the summer it looked like there was a concession stand, but since this was fall it was closed, could be due to Covid too though. Anyway, we had a nice picnic at one of the tables and was visited by a bluejay. It was a nice place with trails and lots of space, if we knew about it beforehand we would have made it a day trip and gone for a hike as well, the paths looked well maintained and easy to walk.
Written October 11, 2020
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Daphne G
New Westminster, Canada21 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Pretty lake, good trails to access it. Smaller, rougher but still easy trails optional. This lake is not the green glacial style of others nearby, and signs explain the differences. One trail has a spot where a lot of rocks have been assembled so people can build and place small Inukshuks, which was the highlight. Otherwise, very pleasant but not notable.
Written September 24, 2020
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haileythegolden
Edmonton, Canada3,080 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
We walked from the pan pacific whistler village to lost lake. It took about 30 minutes to walk to the lake. A very gentle flat grade walk. Parts of the trail are paved but majority of trail is on a gravel dirt path. Upon arrival at lost lake there is a small beach, bathrooms and park benches
Written September 15, 2020
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RMandboys
Hampshire, UK86 contributions
Jul 2022
Visitors to Whistler should take the time to walk round “Lost Lake”. It’s very close to the village and is a really peaceful and pretty place. There are a few information boards explaining the geology etc, which I found interesting too!
Written July 5, 2022
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MillNewcastle
Gateshead, UK405 contributions
Aug 2022
We walked along the river from Whistler Village and it took us about 20 minutes to get to Lost Lake Park. It was a lovely walk through the woods to get to the lake and there was some nice places to sit by the beach. Part of the walk was closed but we still managed to walk around the lake.
Written September 27, 2022
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GiGiBritishColumbia
British Columbia35 contributions
Sep 2020
Gorgeous little lake in the Whistler area. We loved the nature hike along the creek and lake. How do I haul my kayak up here lol? Well next summer maybe I will bring the inflatable paddle board, because this would be a pretty lake to paddle.
Written October 7, 2020
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G Mckay
Sydney, Australia37 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We walked the loop of lost lake, then rented bikes and were able to then continue to Green lake. This is such a beautiful area for riding and walking. Mountain bikes were awesome and trails were well maintained.
Written June 3, 2023
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Is there still a Proposal Corner sign?
mrlukenik
Southampton, UK249 contributions
As far as I'm aware it no longer exists.
ConfusedinUSofA
Hillsboro, OR26 contributions
Is this place wheelchair accessible? I wanted to take my mother here who can barely walk. What are my options?
babyboomer
San Jose del Cabo, Mexico50 contributions
I would say no. It is a very long journey and it is all dirt path. Much of it is not smooth. There are inclines and places where the wheelchair would probably just take off downhill. There would not be much to see from her level either. The trees obscure much of the lake as it is so anyone shorter than about 5 feet would see even less. It is more of a trek/hike than a trip to see a lake. You get peeks of the lake through the trees and you cannot get anywhere close to the lake. There is no where to sit down either. If you go without her, unless you are prepared for a very - I mean very long and exhausting trip back, go back exactly the way you came.
rosepivoine6
granby16 contributions
est-ce possible de se rendre aux sentiers de ski de fond a pied a partir du village de Whistler ?
rosepivoine6
granby16 contributions
Bonjour,
est-ce que l' acces aux sentiers de ski de fond et de raquettes sont possible a partir du village de Wistler a pied?
merci
Linda S
Melbourne, Australia2,719 contributions
how do you get to the lost lake without a car from the whistler village? How long is needed there to explore?
thanks
LimehouseTraveller
Geneva120 contributions
There are maps available at the Whistler tourist office that show how to walk to the entrance. There are sidewalks so it's safe and easy. There are lots of trails in the woods around the lake so you could spend a few hours exploring, including on snowshoes in winter.
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