D'Arcy, British Columbia
Top Spots in and near D'Arcy
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Whistler, British Columbia
Hike to Rainbow Lake
5.09.9 mi / 2788.7 ft gainWith 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 ...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Winter Traversing of Spearhead
1.021.7 mi / 6560 ft gainDistance: 21.7 miles / 35 kmDuration: 1 - 3 DaysElevation Gain: ~ 6560 ft. / 2000 m. Take the Sea to Sky Highway (HWY 99) up to Whistler.50°06’48.9”N122°57’13.8”W Turn right off the highway at the Village Gate Boulevard, then left at the 3 way stop at Blackcomb Way. The entrance to the parking ...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Backpack to Russet Lake
4.0Russet Lake is a beautiful alpine lake at the base of Fissile Peak in the backcountry of Garibaldi Provincial Park. This trip is well suited for two nights but can be accomplished in a full day without a pack.Your starting point is Whistler Village Gondola, then up the Peak 2 Peak Gondola to the ...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Ride the Peak to Peak Gondola
4.8From Whistler Village, purchase your Peak to Peak ticket at the main ticket booth (where you can also purchase ski passes and such). This ticket is good for one ride up the mountain, but then you can stay up there as long as you'd like.Once you have your ticket, head over to the Whistler Gondola...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Ride the Whistler Mountain Bike Park
5.07 mi / 3000 ft gainWhistler mountain features multiple lift accessed riding areas for a wide range of skill levels. From beginner runs such as "EZ does it" all the way up to high speed jump lines "Dirt Merchant" and "A-line" Whistler offers a massive range of terrain to ride for beginners and experts. Fitzsimmons ...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Hike along the Whistler Valley Trail Lit Section
1.2 mi / 164 ft gainThe best place to start you adventure on the Valley Trail at night is at the Whistler Golf Club - Directly across highway 99 from the whistler conference centre. From the parking lot (pay attention to pay parking times), walk west towards the clubhouse, where you will find the entrance to the Val...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Paddling the River of Golden Dreams
4.0Whistler is better known for the winter activities, but in summer months, with the famous mountains towering above you, the weather is so warm. Nothing beats cooling off on top of or in the water. This paddle is a picturesque, great way to experience something different in the ski capital.The pad...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Hike the Musical Bumps Trail
15.5 miThe Musical Bumps are a series of rolling summits starting from Whistler Mountain that stretch over to Fissile and the Spearhead Range. It should come as no surprise that each one has a musical name: Flute, Oboe and Piccolo.There are two ways to access this area: you can ride the Whistler Village...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Snowshoe the Rainbow Lake Loop
6 mi / 400 ft gainIn Whistler Village, stop by the information booth and get one of the maps that has the mountain bike paths on it. This will be your map of all the different snowshoeing options in the area, and any of the trails are sure to take you on a fun adventure.From Whistler Village make your way to Rainb...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Bike the Whistler Alpine Trail Network
19.9 mi / 4940.9 ft gainDepending on how ambitious your group is, you can start in Whistler Village, or drive up to the Stonebridge trailhead. From the Stonebridge trailhead, you will take the Darwin's trail climb up to the Rainbow flank trail. This is considered to be a normal climb by Whistler standards, but you haven...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Ski the "Peak To Creek" in Whistler
4.0Start at the Creekside Gondola in the Whistler Creekside Village - The village that is closest to Vancouver. There is generally lots of parking in the parkade, although it can get very busy on the weekends. You will need a lift pass, which you can buy at guest services at the base of the Gondola....Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Relax at Alpha Lake Park
1 miLocated in Whistler Creekside, Alpha Lake Park is one of Whistler's hidden gems. Just off of Lake Placid road on the North Side of the Highway, there is lots of parking in the parking lot, or it is accessible directly via the valley trail for walkers and bikers. To access, turn on to Lake Placid ...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Paddle Callaghan Lake
5.0The South Coast Mountains are full of high elevation alpine lakes. There are a few of considerable size (Garibaldi Lake, Duffey Lake, Lake Lovely Water, etc) and Callaghan Lake is one of them. This huge silvery lake sits up in the beautiful Callaghan Valley, a destination for ski touring, snowsho...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Hike Cirque Lake
4.05 mi / 984.3 ft gainCirque Lake can only be accessed by boating across Callaghan Lake. Start from the Callaghan parking/camping area and take your boat over to the lake. You must then paddle 2km all the way to the far end of Callaghan Lake. You will see a waterfall at the far end. The trailhead to Cirque Lake begins...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Explore Whistler Mtn in the Off-Season
Whistler Mountain is a world class ski destination in winter and a biking paradise in summer, but if you happen to be here in spring or fall, there's a whole other world of magic to enjoy. The access road is cut with machinery in early spring once the mountain has closed for the ski season, and a...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Hike to the Whistler Train Wreck
4.33.1 mi / 50 ft gainThe hike to the train wreck in Whistler changed significantly on September 1st, 2016. The town of whistler installed a suspension bridge over the Cheakamus river, allowing hikers to access the site from the whistler athletes centre, down a well maintained path. There are two options to get to the...Read more