Whistler's Valley Trail

  • A car-free, paved trail and boardwalk network connecting Whistler’s neighbourhoods, lakes, viewpoints and picnic spots
  • Explore more than 46 km of trail by walking, running, cycling, skating or rollerblading
  • Get out of the car and see Whistler from a new perspective with the whole family, dog included
  • Open year-round with sections maintained in winter for walking, cross-country skiing and fat biking

Valley Trail Map

The Valley Trail connects all Whistler's neighbourhoods from Function Junction in the south to Emerald in the north, passing through the Village, Upper Village and Creekside as well as other residential areas on the way.

The Valley Trail connects to the Sea to Sky Trail and is part of the Trans Canada Trail which connects thousands of communities across Canada.

Download the Whistler Valley Trail Map.

Valley Trail Tips and Etiquette

The Valley Trail is a multi-use network shared by cyclists, walkers, runner, dog walkers and skateboarders. Here’s a few tips for using the trail so all users can enjoy the trail safely.

Keep Right

The Valley trail follows the same rules as the road - Canadian-style! Stay to the right of the yellow centre line.

Keep It Cruisy

Lower the speed to vacation pace so you have plenty of time to stop or change direction if the unexpected happens (like spotting a squirrel).

Pay Attention

Keep an eye out for other users when overtaking, entering, leaving or crossing the trail.

Share the Trail

Give plenty of warning when overtaking other users. Bikes and runners can be pretty quiet, so use your bell or voice to give walkers polite notice you are coming past.

Keep Dogs Leashed

Keeping your pooch on a short leash next to you means they can't wander across the trail unexpectedly - great for their safety and the safety of other users (there’s plenty of great dog parks along the Valley Trail where they can run free). Retractable leashes can be hard to see, so consider a full leash. And please pick up after your pooch - there are bins and bags placed at handy locations along the trail.

Watch For Bears

They are usually most active early and late in the evenings and you will occasionally see them crossing the trail. Check out our tips for what to do when you see a bear ahead of time.

Clear the Trail

Pull off to one side if you stop to look at a map or a view so other people can get past.

Black bear and cub walking through a sunlit alpine meadow in Whistler, surrounded by wildflowers and forest.

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Photos of the Valley Trail