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The park is accessed by Whyte Lake Trail, from Westport Road just south of the Upper Levels Highway at Nelson Canyon. The trail follows the Trans Canada Trail route, diverges westward through old-growth trees, follows Whyte Creek and ends at Whyte Lake.
Things to do in the park
- Hiking
Whyte Lake Trail is a moderate, 2-hour hike.
Trail Map - Old growth trees
Walk through stands of old growth cedar and fir trees. - Boardwalk, pier & bench
Sit and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
Parking
Public parking at the trailhead is limited and fills up quickly in good weather. Please have an alternate plan.
Pay parking is in effect year-round for Whyte Lake/Nelson Canyon Park. Vehicles with Veteran or Memorial Cross license plates and vehicles with a valid accessible parking placard are exempt. Residents of the District of West Vancouver may apply for an annual parking pass at no cost to the resident.
Pay parking at Whyte Lake only applies to the Westport Road parking lot at this time.
Learn more about pay parking in parks.
Dogs
Dogs must remain on-leash in this ecologically sensitive area. Check out Dogs in Parks for more information, including off-leash parks in West Vancouver, licensing and more.