Just 20 minutes north of Whistler, and located within the boundaries of the Village of Pemberton, is Nairn Falls Park. This park provides a good base camp for exploring Whistler, the Pemberton Valley or nearby Garibaldi Provincial Park.
Nairn Falls are 60 metres high and a 1.5 km hiking trail from the Campground will take you to the viewpoint.
Nairn Falls Provincial Park is situated along the fast flowing Green River. Some trails and campsites have steep banks and drop-offs. Long a spiritual site for the Lil’wat Nation, Nairn Falls itself is a dramatic example of the erosive power of water. Many “potholes” have been created in the rocks as the water spins trapped particles in ever-deepening circles.
Nairn Falls is also home to the rubber boa, one of the most cold-tolerant snake species. Smallest of the boa constrictor family, its average length is only 45 cm (18 inches). Its nocturnal habits mean that this shy snake is rarely observed. The boa’s brown or gray, plasticine-like appearance and two blunt ends make it hard to identify as a living animal from a distance.
Drinking Water - two hand pumps are located in the park.
Pit or Flush Toilets - the park only has pit toilets – no flush toilets.
Showers - none available - use the Green River for personal cleanliness.
Black Bears are often seen at Nairn Falls and the surrounding area. They are frequent visitors to the Campground. Notices will be posted of any Bear sightings.
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If You Encounter a Bear
Do not feed bears. It's against the law to feed dangerous wildlife.
Remain calm. Do not run or climb a tree. Slowly back away, talking to the bear in a quiet, monotone voice. Do not scream, turn your back on the bear, kneel down or make direct eye contact.
Keep away from the bear. Do not try to get closer to it. If the bear gets too close, use pepper spray (within 7 metres) or something else to threaten or distract it.
Stay together. If you are with others, act as a group. Keep children close – pick up and carry small children.
Go indoors. Bring pets indoors if possible.
Watch the bear until it leaves. Make sure the bear has a clear escape route. After the bear is gone and it's safe, make sure there is nothing in the area that will attract bears back again.
Report aggressive or threatening bears: 1 877 952-7277 (RAPP)
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Pitch 4 was on the banks of the Green River. The steep 40' drop-off was more of a cliff-edge! Spectacular views from our fireside chairs! We hiked to the waterfall and found an old trail (possibly the traditional route used by the Lil’wat Nation to access the falls) leading to a cliff edge from which we spotted a Giraffe - he's in the photos somewhere - see if you can spot him too!?
Both Hand Pumps produced yellow coloured water - David drank : Amanda abstained
Pit Toilets were just that - a dark pit with dank contents
River washing - David dipped : Amanda didn't
No Rubber Boas were harmed in the writing of this blog - none were even sighted!
Zero warning provided by BC Parks on Mosquito prevalence - there were many - and plenty were harmed by Amanda's forearm smash using her new Raquet Zapper!
As for Bears, a CAUTION sign went up on June 14th to say a Black Bear had been sighted in Camp on the 13th. This was revised on June 15th advising of another Camp sighting on the 14th! We were unlucky - didn't see Yogi even though we left a sausage out for him!
