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Why go
- The 70-metre Brandywine Falls plunges over basalt, viewed from a platform high on a volcanic escarpment.
- A second viewpoint takes in the falls, Daisy Lake and the Black Tusk.
- A 1.5 km section of the Sea to Sky Trail connects the main falls trail to the Whistler Bungee bridge over the Cheakamus River.
Don't miss
- Lava Lake TrailFollow the 2.7 km trail through pine forest and small lake areas.Starting beyond the covered footbridge.
- Historic cabin remainsDilapidated cabins survive from the early-1900s settlement, when a railway station also stood near the falls.Beside the trail.
- BirdlifeGolden eagles and red-tailed hawks live in or hunt in the park.Within the park.
With kids
- The Sea to Sky Trail section is packed gravel, mostly gently graded and suitable for families.
Tips for your visit
- The approach to the viewing platform passes through forest and crosses a covered footbridge.
- A short branch of the main trail reaches a small lake after a steep climb.
- Swim Lake and a picnic area are in the park’s northeast corner, but vehicles cannot reach them.
Best time to visit
- Summer draws hikers and climbers to the park.
- Winter offers a marked cross-country ski trail, but it is ungroomed and park trails are not maintained.
Know before you go
- The lower falls are closed to visitors because the canyon has unstable slopes and falling-rock hazards.
- There is no potable drinking water in the park; bring your own.
- In the off-season, the gate is closed and access is on foot only.
How to get there
- CarThe park is off Highway 99, about 47 km north of Squamish and 18 km south of Whistler. From Vancouver, follow Highway 99, also called the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
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Interesting facts6
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Brandywine Creek rises at the Powder Mountain icefield to the west and flows into Daisy Lake just downstream of the falls.
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Fish occur in Brandywine Creek only below the waterfall.
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The park lies in a temperate rainforest climate zone.
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Western hemlock, western redcedar and Oregon maple are among its common trees.
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The rare red-tailed frog inhabits the park’s marshes and ponds.
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The Cheakamus River forms the park’s eastern boundary, and Daisy Lake borders it to the south.
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Sources: Brandywine Falls Provincial Park - Wikipedia · Brandywine Falls Park | BC Parks · Brandywine Falls Provincial Park - Wikipedia · Parc provincial Brandywine Falls - Wikipedia · checked 12 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +16049869371
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
How long is the walk to the waterfall viewpoint?
Allow 10–20 minutes to reach the viewing platform.
Can you swim in Brandywine Falls Provincial Park?
Swimming is possible at a small lake, which has no beach, dock or lifeguards.
Can you camp overnight at Brandywine Falls Provincial Park?
Overnight camping was replaced by parking and picnic tables during Highway 99 improvements for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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