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- Bear Safety in Joffre Lakes Provinical Park
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Joffre Lakes is not one lake but three, which are called Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre Lakes. Each one is more beautiful than the next! You can see all these lakes from the Joffre Lakes hiking trail, a 9.4-kilometer (5.8 miles) round-trip hike that is rated as moderate. In fact, this is one of the best hikes in Canada, thanks to the scenery along...
Joffre Lakes is located in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, a 25-kilometer/15.5-mile drive from the small town of Pemberton. The next closest town is the tourist resort of Whistler, which is where most people choose to spend the nightbefore hiking Joffre Lakes. Whistler is just under an hour’s drive away (61.6 kilometers/38.2 miles). The closest city ...
The entire hiking trail at Joffre Lakes is 4.7 kilometers (2.9 miles) one way all the way to the campsite on the far side of the 3rd lake. Hiking up and back down, will take most people between 4 to 6 hours. As mentioned, there are three lakes to be seen along this trail – Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre Lakes. The first lake (Lower Lake) is just a...
Joffre Lakes trail is rated as moderate, which means that it’s suitable for those with a reasonable fitness level. It’s not a flat trail and there are some steep uphill sections. However, in total, you will only be gaining 370 meters (1213 ft) in elevation on this trail. To me, the elevation gain is what gives a trail its difficulty, and without a ...
Unfortunately, dogs and other domestic pets are not allowed in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. Provincial Parks in BC often allow dogs to enjoy the trails and lakes as long as they are leashed. However, due to Joffre Lakes’ popularity, there were more dogs than usual using the trail. Unfortunately, not all pet owners (the vast majority do) followed t...
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is open to public access from May 1 to November 13 during the warmer months. With that said, the park is accessible year-round and it’s never completely closed, but it’s not advised to hike here in the winter due to avalanche risk. The most popular months to visit Joffre Lakes are from June to September, as that’s when ...
Joffre Lakes is one of the most popular hikes in BC and can get extremely busy, especially during the summer (from June to August). The Lakes attract about 200,000 hikers every year, with approximately 75% visiting in the summer. If you plan to do this hike in the summer, it’s best to go at off-peak times – for example, in the middle of the week an...
There are three parking lots at Joffre Lakes – the main parking lot, the overflow parking lot, and the Cayoosh parking lot. The main parking lot is the closest to the trail entrance, whereas the overflow parking lot is located 250 meters away. The Cayoosh Parking lot is 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) from the main parking lot, and there’s a shuttle serv...
Both black and grizzly bears inhabit the area around Joffre Lakes. In fact, the grizzly bear population here is considered to be critically endangered. You will likely not come across any bears if you’re just here to hike. That’s because bears hate crowds and will probably stay far away from the trail. However, you still NEED to carry bear spray, m...
Yes, you can swim at Joffre Lakes if you’re feeling brave but beware, the glacial waters in these lakes is very cold. With an average water temperature of just 4 Celsius (39 Fahrenheit)! If you plan to swim here, try to have a cold water wetsuit with you and a towel to dry yourself off after your refreshing dip. You need to be a confident swimmer t...
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The cheapest way to get from Joffre Lakes Provincial Park (Station) to Whistler costs only $10, and the quickest way takes just 1 hour. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Hi all, anyone know if there's public transport from Whistler Village to the lakes? If so, how long would it take and is the lakes still doable with regards to the wheather in late October? Thanks
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The cheapest way to get from Whistler to Joffre Lakes Provincial Park costs only CAD$11 (USD$8, €7), and the quickest way takes just 1 hour. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Joffre Lakes is an hour from Whistler. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is just 30 minutes outside of Pemberton, an hour north of Whistler, and a couple hours north of Vancouver in BC Canada. It’s one of the most popular Provincial Parks with gorgeous glacially fed lakes 🥰 that you can see on one trail.
Joffre Lakes Park is a popular destination for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing in the Coast Mountains. The park features three stunning lakes with glacier-fed water and jagged peaks, as well as opportunities for climbing, fishing, and winter recreation.
