Whistler · May to October
Summer, lakes and trails
Trails, lakes, riding and festivals.
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Summer in Whistler is lake swims, bike trails and a packed events calendar. The same valley that fills with skiers in January fills with riders, hikers and paddlers by July.
Valley Trail
The Valley Trail is a paved, shared-use network of more than 50 km that links the Village and neighbourhoods. About 38 km is maintained in winter. It is the easiest way to see the town on foot or by bike.
Whistler Blackcomb in summer
The Bike Park (2026 season opened May 15) lists 158 trails. Summer sightseeing and the Peak 2 Peak ran weekends to June 12 and daily from June 13 in 2026. The 2027 dates were not yet published when we checked.
Lakes and beaches
- Alpha Lake: sandy beach, a dog beach and a playground.
- Alta Lake: Lakeside, Rainbow and Wayside parks; parking is very limited.
- Lost Lake: beach, docks, disc golf, trails and food trucks; a free #8 shuttle runs from mid-June to Labour Day.
- Nita Lake: small, stocked with trout.
- Green Lake: boat launch and a floatplane dock.
Events (2026 dates)
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Crankworx Whistler | July 24 – August 2, 2026 |
| Cornucopia food and wine festival | November 5–15, 2026 |
| Whistler Film Festival | December 2–6, 2026 |
Dates come from the organizers via Tourism Whistler and can change.
Sources (checked Oct 29, 2026): RMOW: Valley Trail; Tourism Whistler: lakes and parks; Vail Resorts: summer 2026; Cornucopia; Whistler Film Festival; RBC GranFondo; Whistler Blackcomb: Crankworx. Details change, so confirm with the operator or municipality.
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