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Road Trip Whistler to Pemberton – Turquoise Joffre Lakes

Whistler Pemberton
65
km
1h
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

North of Whistler, the Sea-to-Sky Hwy continues to Pemberton, an agricultural valley and gateway to Joffre Lakes — one of Canada's most Instagrammed hikes.

The three Joffre Lakes (Lower, Middle, Upper) glow vivid glacial turquoise, framed by the Matier Glacier. Easy walk to the Lower (5 min) to moderate for the Upper (5h round trip). Day-use pass required in summer. Nairn Falls (60 m), Pemberton (Canada's seed potato capital) and Mount Currie (Lil'wat community) punctuate the route.

Points of Interest

  • Joffre Lakes
    3 lacs turquoise glaciaire, l'une des randos les plus iconiques de BC.
  • Nairn Falls
    Cascade de 60 m en deux paliers, sentier 3 km.
  • Pemberton Valley
    Vallée agricole, vue sur le mont Currie 2 591 m.
  • Lil'wat Nation
    Communauté autochtone à Mount Currie, culture St'at'imc.
Practical info
  • Departure Whistler
  • Destination Pemberton
  • Distance 65 km
  • Duration 1h
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season Summer

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