Location
Canada
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Adults only
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
July to early September (weekdays)
About Lost Lake Nude Dock
Lost Lake is a small glacier-fed lake of about 167 hectares in Lost Lake Park, a short distance from Whistler Village and Blackcomb in British Columbia. The park is best known for its grassy main beach, which is textile, and for summer swimming docks that people swim between. For decades the lake was Whistler's informal nude sunbathing spot, and the tradition now centres on a large wooden swim platform on the far side of the lake from the main beach, marked on park maps as the Big Dock. The original nude dock was removed years ago; the current dock was extended with a T-section, giving more room to lie out. There are no signs saying the dock is clothing-optional, so the mix on any given day depends on who turns up: locals and seasonal workers who sunbathe nude, and tourists who often have no idea of the dock's reputation. Hotel and residential development around the lake means the docks are no longer as secluded as they once were. The water is cold early in the season and warms through July and August. Treat it as a clothing-optional swim dock rather than a nude beach: nudity is possible but never guaranteed.
Getting there
There is no public parking at the lake itself (drop-off only). Drivers usually park in Whistler's Day Lots off Blackcomb Way and walk via the Village Stroll and the park trails. In summer a free shuttle runs from the village to Lost Lake; the Route 5 transit stop on Lost Lake Road is about 1 km from the water. From the main beach area the Big Dock is reached by a 5-10 minute walk along the lakeside trail, about 400 m from the drop-off. The lake can also be reached on foot or by bike on the park trail network.
What visitors say
Visitors describe a lovely setting but an unpredictable scene. On summer weekends and long weekends the dock tends to be crowded with clothed tourists and nude sunbathing is rare or absent; one 2024 trip report found no nude visitors on a holiday weekend and only a single local briefly swimming nude on the following Monday. Weekday mornings and late afternoons give the best chance of finding regulars. People like the clear water, the bigger dock and the free shuttle, and complain about cold water early in the season and having no car access.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Nudity at the dock is a long-standing local custom, not a designation: the Resort Municipality of Whistler has never posted it as clothing-optional and there are no signs. Local press (Pique Newsmagazine) has covered a resident push to formalise the dock's status, but no outcome was found as of 2026; general Canadian indecency law applies.
Naturism at Lost Lake Nude Dock sits under Canada's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: Canada public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 50.1299, -122.9369
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is nudity legal at the Lost Lake dock?
It is tolerated by custom rather than permitted by any bylaw or sign. Most of the time nobody objects, but be discreet when families or tourists are present.
Which dock is the nude one?
The Big Dock on the opposite side of the lake from the main grassy beach, about a 5-10 minute walk along the shore trail.
Can I park at Lost Lake?
No, the park is drop-off only. Use the Whistler Day Lots and walk, or take the free summer shuttle from the village.
When am I most likely to find nude sunbathers?
Weekdays in July and August. Weekends are usually dominated by clothed visitors.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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