Nairn Falls Provincial Park
Park Small provincial park protecting scenic waterfall and trails
Along British Columbia’s Highway 99, Nairn Falls Provincial Park centers on a waterfall with short walking trails, picnic areas and photography spots.
Nairn Falls Provincial Park protects a waterfall on the Green River in British Columbia, located along Highway 99 near Pemberton.
The site has been used as a local recreation stop since the highway corridor developed; the provincial park designation preserves the immediate area around the falls and the forested river corridor.
The park is adjacent to Highway 99 north of the community of Pemberton in southwestern British Columbia, within easy driving distance from Whistler and the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
- Access: A short, well-marked trail from the parking area leads to a viewing platform overlooking the falls; the walk typically takes 10-20 minutes each way.
- Location tip: The waterfall sits on the Green River and is a common roadside stop on Highway 99 between Whistler and Pemberton.
How to Get to Nairn Falls Provincial Park #
Nairn Falls Park is located on Highway 99 (Sea-to-Sky Highway), about 10 km north of Pemberton, BC. There is a small, signed parking area directly off the highway; the falls are a short walk from the lot. There are no on-site services beyond basic trail signage.
Tips for Visiting Nairn Falls Provincial Park #
- Park in the small lot off Highway 99 and follow the clearly signed short trail to the viewpoint - the main falls are a 10-15 minute walk.
- Visit in spring for higher water flow; summer offers a pleasant picnic spot when flows are lower.
- Avoid upstream swimming - currents can be deceptively strong near the falls.
Best Time to Visit Nairn Falls Provincial Park #
Spring has the best waterfall displays; summer is best for easy access and picnics.
Weather & Climate near Nairn Falls Provincial Park #
Nairn Falls Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1042 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (159 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).
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