Fun Things to do in Whistler
Book activities at Guest Relations or call 1-877-991-9988 or -604-938-2769 (Whistler)
Tubing
1000 foot long tube park located at Base II on Blackcomb. 6 lanes from green to black diamond. For all ages. No skill or equipment required. Open till 9 pm.
Night Move & Night Pipe
The Super pipe & rail park, snow-bikes, snow-skates and tobogganing provide after hours fun under the lights at Magic Chair. Located at the base and Base II of Blackcomb. Open till 9 pm. Helmets required for Pipe & Park.
Riding High
WB terrain parks are the biggest & best in the world. If this doesn?t get you stoked... Nothing will!
Demo Tents
Located on the top of Whistler and at Glacier Creek on Blackcomb, Can Ski & Showcase Snowboards offers a huge selection of skis and boards to demo. *Absolutely Free*
Daily Mountain Tours
If you're new to the 8,000 acres of skiable terrain start with a complimentary tour with a mountain host. Daily at 11:30. Lightboard on Whistler; top of SolarCoaster on Blackcomb. Look for some of our members - Ursula, Monty, Al - who disguise themselves as hosts.
Discover Whistler Days
Save 40% off select Ski & Snowboard lessons.
Free Avalanche Awareness Tours
Run daily by WB Ski Patrol & Whistler Sports Injury Prevention Program. Covers terrain evaluation, avalanche phenomenon, avalanche safety equipment and rescue techniques. Book at Guest Relations or call 1-877-991-9988 or - 604-938-2769 (Whistler).
Fresh Tracks Breakfast
Early access & a mountain sized breakfast buffet gives you first crack at those freshies (they are coming!!) Plus nothing like watching dawn break over the mountain peaks.
Cross-country Skiing
One of Whistler's best kept (and most affordable!) secrets. No chairlift lineups here; just pure physical and mental fulfillment through majestic winter wonderland.
Sleigh Rides
Enjoy a ride through the magical winter wonderland. Stop by a roaring fire for hot chocolate (remember to bring those PSC flasks) you might even get a singing cowboy show. For something more special, the dinner sleigh ride followed by a gourmet fondue.
Glacier Tours
The Glacier Walk with crampons and an ice axe will take you atop Whistler Mtn. Learn about the formation of glacier snow and ice. The Glacier Hike will lead you onto the glacier snow. You will be educated on glaciology and use of equipment (ice ace, harness & rope) in order to ascend the glacier like a mountaineer. Once at the top, enjoy stunning alpine vistas before descending. No experience necessary.
Zip Trek & Tree Trek EcoTours
Fly year round through the rare ancient rainforest while naturalists provide facts about the environment. Zip Trek features thrilling ziplines from mountain to mountain, canopy walks, boardwalks, and eco-nature walks. Approximately 2.5 hours. Tree Trek is minus the ziplines.
Dog Sledding Mush!
Drive a sled pulled by Alaskan Huskies through the spectacular Soo Valley Wildlife Reserve. An incredible adventure that?s uniquely Canadian.
What to do in Whistler in summer?
20 Things to Do in Whistler that Will Not Break the Bank
1. Stay in the PSC Whistler Cabin $25 Saturdays a night!
2. Bike riding through the many parks and trails
3. Roller blading through the many parks and trails
4. Hiking through the many parks and trails
5. A Day at Rainbow Park Jump on Whistler's local transit -The Wave (it costs only $1.50)- and ride out to Rainbow Park. Go for a swim if it's summer. The mountain views are sensational and there's beach volleyball, space to play frisbee, catch a ball, relax or even train spot. There's also the heritage site of Myrtle Philips' Rainbow Lodge still in existence.
6. Latté, Coffee, Frappé There are over a dozen coffee shops in Whistler Village. They all have outdoor patios perfect for people watching. Read the local newspapers, write a postcard, and enjoy your day.
7. Go for Ice Cream, Chocolate, and Candy Cow's ice cream, Rogers' Chocolates, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and The Great Glass Elevator Candy Shop provide a day of indulgences. Watch chocolate making, sample new flavours, and try candy imported from the UK. Yum!
8. A Dog Day Afternoon. Enhance the life of a homeless canine friend and walk a dog from WAG (Whistler Animals Galore). Volunteers are welcome to pop in and walk a dog or visit with the kitties in the catery at designated times.
9. Find Lost Lake Where's Lost Lake? Take the kids, the grandparents, the family dog and trek along the trail from the Village to this isolated oasis with a beach, picnic tables, and mountain views tucked into the forest. Clothing optional wharf.
10. Fresh Mountain Goodness- The Whistler Farmer's Market has the freshest produce around. Pick up your favorite berries, home-cooked goods, artisan crafts, candies, fruits and more. Lots of local artists display their wares. Every Sunday in the upper village.
11. Brewery Tours The Brewhouse offers free brewery tours every Thursday and Saturdays at 3 PM.
12. Discover the Whistler Museum & Archives For a ticket price of less than $5 the Whistler Museum & Archives is a real treasure.
13. Rainbow Theatre Make way to the Rainbow Theatre under the TELUS Whistler Conference Centre. Tickets are only $5 a show! ($3 on Tuesdays)
14. Oysters for Appetizers. If you like oysters check out the oyster bar at Araxi Restaurant & Bar or the special deals at the Bearfoot Bistro's.
15. Experience the Interpretive Forest Take The Wave (public transit) to the Whistler Interpretive Forest south of Whistler. It is a self-guided route through an old growth forest with educational signs to guide you; an excellent choice for an afternoon excursion.
16. Meadow Park From swimming to weights, from a spa to exercise bikes, Whistler's Meadow Park is an inexpensive - and healthy - way to spend your afternoon or evening. Drop in and play.
17. Yoga Stretch, breathe, stretch some more. There are several yoga studios in Whistler that welcome drop-ins from locals and visitors alike.
18. Riverside Greens Putting Course You can putt the 18 hole mini-fairways at Riverside Resort and Campground just 5 minutes north of the Village.
19. Art Gallery Tour. Did you know that there are half a dozen art galleries in Whistler worthy of a look - and all of them are free to the public.
20. BBQ with friends or family on the PSC Cabin deck.