UPPER LILLOOET FOREST RECREATION SITE, north of Whistler, British Columbia

Looking north, down Meager Creek, to site

Project Description

Proposed outdoor natural hot pools recreation site – public-private venture

Site design features:

The geothermal baths and spa sited and oriented for views down Lillooet River and up its tributary Meager Creek. Three outdoor pools in a natural setting (for men, women, and mixed); arrival area, change rooms, lounge. Day-use area for picnicking, overnight area oriented for maximum views from all campsites, trails along the escarpment and down to the delta, and bus and auto parking. Joint venture between the Squamish Forest District and a private resort development company, for visitors from Whistler Ski area.

Green building features:

  • Natural thermal water resource
  • Preservation of existing forest cover
  • Pervious pedestrian paving
  • Native plants

Sector

Provincial Park

Tags
Wilderness Park, Protect and Restore Habitat, Storm water management, Wellness & Recreation, Public Space

Timeline
Proposed 1997

Size
25 ha

Client
Squamish Forest District, British Columbia Ministry of Forests

Role

Project Manager

Firm, project with

Sharp & Diamond Landscape Architects

Upper Lillooet forest Recreation Site proposed site

Layout plan concept

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Upper Lillooet River, looking downstream from the site