Lost Lake: Lost lake is located only a 15 minute walk from Whistler Village and can be accessed by the Village trail. There is no parking at Lost Lake and you will not get closer than street parking with a 10 minute walk. To circle the small lake takes only 30-45 minutes walking giving time to stop and enjoy the scenery. There are plenty of stops along the way to enjoy the view of shimmery crystal clear water, alpine flowers and woodland. You will be able to find a private swimming spot by walking the trail or you can join people jumping from the jetty. Beware of bears in the area. Lost Lake July 2016. Photographer: Alana Hailwood-Winn. Alice Lake: Alice Lake is located off the Sea to Sky highway on Alice Lake road 2KMs North of Squamish. At Alice lake provincial Park there is plenty of free parking but you’ll have to beat the afternoon rush. If you arrive in the morning you’ll be able to choose the best spot on the grass seating area and claim it before the crowds flood in. There are three lakes to choose from and the biggest of the three has a scenic 20 minute walk completely around. You can rent Kayaks, SUP boards and paddle boats right on the beach. Alice Lake, September 2016. Photographer: Alana Hailwood-Winn. Alta Lake: Alta lake is off the Sea to Sky highway a few Kilometers before Whistler. Rainbow Park is where you will find plenty of free parking and lounging space on the grass. They have a dog specified area at the South end of the beach. There are three large docks walking out to the much deeper centre of the lake to dive from. Alta lake is surrounded by a busy bike trail and is a popular family spot with a wide beach entrance to the water and plenty of room for everyone. Trees shade the outskirts of the park and you can enjoy the view of mountains Surrounding the lake covered in thick pine trees. Alta Lake, August 2016. Photographer: Alana Hailwood-Winn. Buntzen Lake: Buntzen Lake is located in Port Coquitlam 30 minutes drive East of Vancouver city. When the free parking near the lake fills up on a busy day some local tenants offer their lawn space for parking $10 all day it just means you’ll need to walk around 40-50 minutes to reach the popular summer spot. Buntzen also has a dog specific area where dogs can be off leash and enjoy the beach with their owners supervision. Walking the full trail lake circuit should expect to take around 2-3 hours and there are other longer hikes available in the area. Beware of bears through the woodland surrounding the lake. To find a private swimming spot away from the busy beach take a walk around the lake and there are plenty of secret And quiet spots available. Buntzen Lake, August 2016. Photographer: Rhys Wren. Lynn Canyon Park: Lynn Canyon Park in Lynn Valley offers a range of trail walks through lush Canadian woodland. You will need to do more research to figure out which hike is the right one for you but a simple walk over the suspension bridge will show a selection of fresh natural rock pools filled with flowing river water. There are paths to walk alongside the river leading both upstream and down which both lead to gorgeous bathing spots if you can handle how cold the water is. Please follow the signs accordingly where it is unsafe to swim. Trek a ways off the beaten path in Lynn Canyon to find one of the regions most popular and best watering holes. 30 Foot Pool is popular with youth and families alike for it’s beauty, deep, pristine waters and yes, even for the trouble it takes to get there. Don’t expect to be the only ones with this great idea, but if you get there early it’s well worth the hike in. Lynn Canyon is a short 25 minute drive North of Vancouver city. There is plenty of free parking available but fills fast during the Summer months as a popular tourist destination. Beware of bears in the area. Lynn Canyon, June 2016. Photographer: Alana Hailwood-Winn. Sunset beach: Sunset beach is a short drive from UBC campus at the West End of the Seawall trail. There are large logs all along the beach offering a place to sit And relax. There are designated volleyball areas with nets set up along the sandy waterfront. There is plenty of free parking all the way along the water front and it is a really popular spot for lounging and sunbathing on a sunny day. With a Full view of Vancouver city and the North Shore as well as incoming/outgoing ships this swimming spot is different from all the rest. You may be lucky to spot whales or seals swimming together out in the ocean depths. At Sunset, sunset beach is truly stunning in or out of the water. Sunset at Sunset Beach, August 2016. Photographer: Alana Hailwood-Winn. Capilano Canyon: The river valley in North Vancouver boasts quite a few options for those looking to experience chilling glacial water. There’s something for everyone, from shallow, calm areas for children to cliffs and waterfalls for the more adventurous and experienced swimmers. It’s a popular destination, but the multitude of options makes finding a peaceful perch easier than you’d expect, plus the walk in is a site to behold. Parking fills up fast and is costly. You’ll need a credit card to use the parking meters. Capilano Lake at Capilano Canyon, August 2016. Photographer: Alana Hailwood-Winn.
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