Whistler Interpretive Forest — Attraction in Whistler Resort Municipality

A nice place for a hike in October. The temperatures are cooler and there is less crowds along with the changing colours of autumn. Start at the main parking lot with the riverside trail then transfer to the Ridge trail which will meet up with the crater rim trail. The crater rim trail is the best with several good view points in different directions. the trail go around the ridge of an extinct volcano and goes down to the loggers lake. It is also the most difficult trail as it is steep in places. The effort is rewarded with good views. After a rest at loggers lake return to the parking via the riverside trail with a stop at the...

The one sign is great shows you where you want to go. The other map is useless, 3 couples were there trying to figure out how to get to these interesting places. The short forest walk is right there and easy to find, all the other places are elsewhere - a drive away. Very difficult for non locals to know how to find. Come on Whistler ! I...

Enjoyed this short educational hike on a damp afternoon. Great info on forest ecosystem, types of forest areas/sites and trees/shrubs growing in the area. It’s possible to take a short walk around a flat area or a longer walk around a hillier area. Both ( we did both) offer great educational insights. ...