Rainbow Park
Rainbow Park
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This popular park at Alta Lake has it all: a sandy beach, charming wharf and terrific amenities. Rainbow Park is fully accessible and well used by Whistler residents and visitors. Enjoy spectacular views of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, swim in the Alta Lake, relax on the grass lawn, visit the dog park, play beach volleyball, and more.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Melanie T
New York City, NY6,986 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Came to Rainbow Park on a Friday at around 12:30. There is paid street parking in the area. This was 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.
If swimming in the lake is not for you, I think there is also a hiking trail nearby.
Written July 30, 2024
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8Peter
West Vancouver, Canada587 contributions
Jun 2020
Bring your own picnic lunch, and refreshments, choose one of ? 20 clean, varnished picnic tables, join the families and kayakers, paddleboarders, bikers, frisbee throwers, and more. Easy social distancing, very comfortable. We found a table by the water, and soaked in the sunshine and the awesome views of Whistler and Blackcomb. Even saw two avalanches coming down from Whistler peak - a first for me.
Written June 25, 2020
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Melissa K
Vancouver, Canada30 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Rainbow Park is close to the village, super easy to get to, has pristine beaches under a glacier view, volleyball, lawns, a dog off-leash area and is situated on a bunch of awesome trails. It's ideal for everyone from families to sun bathers to those looking to get some exercise.
Written April 22, 2015
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Karen BF
Edmonton, Canada685 contributions
Oct 2020
Discovered this park by accident while following GPS to Alta Lake and Alpha Lake. The rogue GPS once again took us on a detour past fine estates and over to the north shore. If you have a fine day, and a car, or bikes, this is a wonderful stop. Full of color and history as well as lovely beaches, calm water and low population.
Having popped into the Whistler museum earlier that day we knew this was the original park at the village, the one established back in 1914 when access was much more of a challenge.
Having popped into the Whistler museum earlier that day we knew this was the original park at the village, the one established back in 1914 when access was much more of a challenge.
Written October 22, 2020
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Fatjess
Nantwich, UK82 contributions
Aug 2019
We hired bikes in Whistler village and completed a tour of the area. The cycle routs are excelent and we ended up passing through Rainbow park. The park is a lovely well maintained area. It was warm on the day we visited and the park was busy, however, still well worth a visit.
Written September 8, 2019
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chilly62
So. Cal17 contributions
May 2019 • Family
So beautiful and relaxing. A great place for a picnic or to look for wildlife. It is frequented by locals walking their dogs and just sunning themselves.
Written May 14, 2019
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wolfcruise
Tofino, Canada295 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
I just spent 10 days in whistler, and one of my days I walked from Nita lake, along the trail to rainbow park and then meadow park, and up to Nesters for lunch, to the village for a stroll and then home along the trail to Creekside .. all in winter gear and snow !
Written January 18, 2019
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Jason T
Wales, UK54 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
awesome lake for a swim. about 45 minute walk from village on the trail. id recommend to cycle as pretty long walk. scenery is awesome.
Written September 5, 2018
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Worldtraveler2221
Toronto, Canada61 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Take a bike ride here! The views are beautiful and the paths to the park are smooth. There is a nice quiet spot with a deck and bench before you get to the actual park which was our favorite spot in whistler. Just a little quiet time with the wife overlooking the lake and mountains in the background.
Written September 2, 2018
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auldcreamery2013
Girvan, UK90 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
A nice flat trail, well signed and with lots to see. Vegetation, Lakes, Picnic areas, Bears? and a golf course with a small cafe at the ninth hole that is open to people walking the trail.
We also saw an incredibly long goods train whose whistle echoed around the valley.
We also saw an incredibly long goods train whose whistle echoed around the valley.
Written June 20, 2018
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