Sight guide · Whistler · Canada
Visiting Lost Lake Park
A 15-minute walk from the village, Lost Lake has a small beach, a swimming dock and a lawn for picnics, surrounded by forest trails used for walking and mountain biking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter.
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Quick answer
Lost Lake Park is a park in Village North, Whistler. Allow 1–3 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Park
- Area
- Village North
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, nature, outdoors and kids
- Best months
- July–September
About Lost Lake Park
A 15-minute walk from the village, Lost Lake has a small beach, a swimming dock and a lawn for picnics, surrounded by forest trails used for walking and mountain biking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter.
Tip: Walk the loop around the lake early on a summer morning, then swim from the dock.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–3 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Village North, newer extension with the Marketplace supermarket, condos and the Audain museum.
Best time to visit Lost Lake Park
Lost Lake Park is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- August: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- July: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- September: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Whistler has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Whistler itinerary visits Lost Lake Park on day 3, together with Audain Art Museum and Alta Lake and Rainbow Park.
- No. 8 of the 16 sights in our Whistler things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Whistler.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Whistler.
- A family favourite in Whistler with kids.
Near Lost Lake Park
Also in Village North, so you can walk between them:
- Audain Art Museum — 1.5 hours, mid-priced
If you like Lost Lake Park
- Cloudraker Skybridge and summer alpine trails — Whistler Blackcomb, Half a day
- Village Stroll and Olympic Plaza — Whistler Village, 1–2 hours
- Alta Lake and Rainbow Park — Creekside, 2–3 hours
- Valley Trail — Whistler Valley, 1–3 hours
Staying near Lost Lake Park
Stay in Village North ($$$) to walk here: newer extension with the Marketplace supermarket, condos and the Audain museum. All areas to stay in Whistler.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Lost Lake Park?
Plan 1–3 hours. With Audain Art Museum nearby, it fits a half-day in Village North.
+Is Lost Lake Park free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Lost Lake Park?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Walk the loop around the lake early on a summer morning, then swim from the dock.
+Do I need to book Lost Lake Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Lost Lake Park good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Whistler. Whistler is very family-friendly: ski schools for children from toddler age, car-free streets, lakes with beaches and docks in summer, and easy walks and bike paths.