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Pemberton, British Columbia

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  • Pemberton, British Columbia

    Hike to Nairn Falls

    4.3
    From the turnoff of Highway 99, there is a parking lot specifically for Nairn Falls Provincial Park. There are maps all over the place, and they will direct you to the trailhead for a short hike to the waterfall. There is a blockaded section at the waterfall for viewing due to the danger that the...
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  • Pemberton, British Columbia

    Mt. Currie Trail

    13 mi / 7867 ft gain
    Mt Currie is the giant mountain that sits above the village of Pemberton BC. It soars 7800 vertical feet from the valley floor to the summit in sheer cliffs. (The mountain itself is 8517ft high.) Before 2014, the only way to reach the summit was to bushwack the entire 7800ft climb (we did this t...
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  • Whistler, British Columbia

    Mountain Bike "Out There" on Wedge Mountain

    2.5 mi / 820.2 ft gain
    The most direct route is to start at the Wedgemount trail head parking lot and ride up the Logging road to approximately the 4.5 KM mark.  The trail starts out smooth and flowy through some old forest. Lots of great corners and no particularly technical sections. The trail then takes a complete c...
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  • Whistler, British Columbia

    Hiking to Wedgemount Lake

    5.0
    8.7 mi / 1160 ft gain
    Just a little ways past Whistler BC Canada, you'll find a steep mountain trail leading to one of the true gems of Garibaldi Provincial Park and the Sea to Sky area: Wedgemount Lake. This is the stuff dreams are made of.The route ascends 7km through beautiful old growth forest, and as you crest th...
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  • Lytton, British Columbia

    Explore Lillooet Lake

    Lillooet Lake sits at the bottom of the Duffey Lake Road, just past the village of Mt Currie. In 2010, Mt Meager experienced a landslide totalling 48 million cubic metres, the largest in modern Canadian history. Sitting directly upriver of Lillooet Lake, the Meager slide turned this beautiful tur...
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  • Whistler, British Columbia

    Visit the Ancient Cedars

    The Sea to Sky area is covered in old growth forest, but few people would expect to find trees of this size in Whistler. The Ancient Cedars Trail is a beautiful hike through breezy sunny forest to a little hidden grove of giant trees, tucked into the side of Cougar Mountain.If you're looking for ...
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  • Lytton, British Columbia

    Camp at Strawberry Point

    2.0
    If you're coming from Vancouver give yourself about 3 -4 hours of daylight driving time. This place isn't the easiest to find in the dark. From Pemberton, stay on the highway - this drive is beautiful! Follow any directions you see that will take you to the Duffy Lake road. After you drive along ...
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  • Whistler, British Columbia

    Paddle on Whistler's Green Lake

    4.7
    The name Green Lake says it all: this is a beautiful glacier-fed lake right next to Whistler village. There's easy access to the water from paved roads, making this a great outing for anyone visiting Whistler for a couple of days and looking for an afternoon adventure.Getting There To reach Green...
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  • Squamish-Lillooet C, British Columbia

    Joffre Lakes Trail

    4.6
    5.67 mi / 1266 ft gain
    Joffre Lakes is a well loved destination, and for good reason: it is absolutely stunning. Not only is it located on one of the most scenic drives you could ever hope to find (Duffy Lake Road) , but it's possible to enjoy this area no matter how much time you have, or how much hiking you want to d...
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  • Squamish-Lillooet C, British Columbia

    Backcountry Camp Upper Joffre Lake

    3.0
    3.1 mi / 2952.8 ft gain
    Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is located roughly three hours from Vancouver north of Whistler and Pemberton on Highway 99 (Sea-to-Sky Highway).  The drive itself up to the trailhead is very scenic and worth it in itself.  Once you get to the parking lot, park your car anywhere in the lot and consi...
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  • Squamish-Lillooet C, British Columbia

    Snowshoe Joffre Lakes

    6.2 mi / 1312.3 ft gain
    The Canadian west coast mountains around Whistler BC receive over thirty feet of snow each winter. This area is well known for epic skiing and snowboarding, and it's also a really fun place to go snowshoeing. Here's a winter version of the incredible Joffre Lakes adventure (see my profile to read...
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  • Lytton, British Columbia

    Hike to Slalok Mountain

    1.0
    9.9 mi / 1310 ft gain
    The hike starts and finishes at the same location as the Joffre lake trail. You'll need to hike to the third lake where where you'll turn off in a SW direction through the valley just before reaching the helipad close to the campground From there, there'll be a trail all the way to the ridge at t...
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  • Whistler, British Columbia

    Camp at Whistler's Riverside Campground

    If 'glamping' is more your style, Riverside Campground is the place. Located within walking distance of Whistler Village, this 40 acre camping area has everything from riverside tent sites to cozy cabins and yurts. A deluxe RV area that’s open year round, amazing views, and a yummy café round ou...
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  • Whistler, British Columbia

    Hiking the Lost Lake

    3.0
    The 6 km (3.7 mile) hike takes you to and around Lost Lake. Lost Lake is at the heart of the densely forested Lost Lake Park. The wide gravel trail runs around this charming lake through a enjoyable forest draped in old man's beard lichen (usnea).Lost Lake is a small lake just north of Whistler V...
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  • Whistler, British Columbia

    Snowshoe Lost Lake Whistler

    1.3 mi
    Hiding in the shadow of the incredible Whistler Blackcomb Resort is this little park that surrounds Lost Lake. Park in Lot 4 or 5 and walk over to Cross Country Connection to rent your snowshoes/cross country skis and buy your trail pass. Make sure to have someone over 19 to sign the waiver. Ther...
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  • Whistler, British Columbia

    Hike to Rainbow Lake

    5.0
    9.9 mi / 2788.7 ft gain
    With a low elevation to start you'll be greeted with a mossy canopy of luscious wilderness. As you venture deeper through the trail you can notice the wilderness progress to a sub-alpine climate and here you'll be pleasantly surprised by snow tipped pines & surroundings. The Rainbow Trail is ...
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Guides, Insights and Stories from Pemberton

5 Pictures from a Once in a Lifetime Aurora Show

5 Pictures from a Once in a Lifetime Aurora Show

John Entwistle

A Photo Walk in Whistler's First Snowfall of the Year

A Photo Walk in Whistler's First Snowfall of the Year

John Entwistle

Making the Most of an Epic Skiing Crash in Whistler

Making the Most of an Epic Skiing Crash in Whistler

Andrew Hoang

The Top 6 Things to See and Do in Squamish, British Columbia

The Top 6 Things to See and Do in Squamish, British Columbia

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