Things To Do In & Around Whistler, BC
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Nicklaus North Private Group Sleigh Ride
by Blackcomb SleighridesHop aboard Blackcomb Sleigh Rides’ cutter sleigh for your own personal tour of Nicklaus North Golf Course. This one-hour ride takes you across snow-covered fairways, through forests and along the shores of scenic Green Lake, with sleigh bells jingling all the way. Whether you want to cap off your family getaway with a magical sleigh ride, set the mood for a romantic evening out or just do something different with a group of friends, this private group tour is a good choice. This tour is offered from November 24, 2011 until March 31, 2012, depending on snow conditions. This tour accommodates groups of two to four people.
$350 CAD Per Group (maximum 2-4 people) -
3 Runs of Heliskiing or Boarding
by Powder Mountain CatskiingImagine touching down on the side of one of Whistler’s stunning backcountry peaks — and then skiing or boarding down its slope, carving your way through untouched powder. A Powder Mountain heliskiing or boarding trip offers unprecedented access to 387 square miles of some of the best snow and most spectacular vistas that this area has to offer. After meeting up with your party at Whistler’s Gone Bakery first thing in the morning, you’ll head over to Powder Mountain’s headquarters, where you’ll be briefed on what’s in store while relaxing in front of their warm fireplace. Then it’s time to climb into the helicopter and experience pristine powder skiing or riding. Your guide will be on the lookout for the best runs the area has to offer. This tour departs at 8am and returns at approximately 4:30pm and runs from December 1 to April 4, depending on snow conditions. Heli-skiing or snowboarding is suitable for all experience levels, but it’s best if you have some skiing or snowboarding experience under your belt. Riders with similar experience levels will be grouped together. Powder Mountain’s A-Star helicopter can accommodate up to four guests, a pilot and a certified guide. A three-run package is usually between 4,500 and 7,500 vertical feet of skiing or boarding.
$795 CAD Per Person -
5 Runs of Heliskiing or Boarding
by Powder Mountain CatskiingGet the most out of the once-in-a-lifetime experience of skiing or snowboarding down some of the Whistler area’s most remote peaks. Carve your way down a glacier or take on a 4,000-foot run down a spectacular mountainside with untouched powder — all while feeling like you and your group are the only people on the planet. Your day starts with an early-morning meet up in Whistler Village, after which you’ll be transported to Powder Mountain’s lodge, given a quick briefing, and then loaded into a helicopter for a day of unbelievable powder. Your certified guide will spot the day’s best runs from the front seat of the heli, making sure your experience is second-to-none. With access to 387 square miles of backcountry, a day of heliskiing or boarding with Powder Mountain really is a unique and memorable way to beat Whistler’s crowds and lift lineups. This tour departs at 8am and returns at approximately 4:30pm and runs from December 1 to April 4, depending on snow conditions. Heli-skiing or snowboarding is suitable for all experience levels, but it’s best if you have some skiing or snowboarding experience under your belt. Riders with similar experience levels will be grouped together. Powder Mountain’s A-Star helicopter can accommodate up to four guests, a pilot and a certified guide. A five-run package is usually between 9,000 and 15,000 vertical feet of skiing or boarding.
$995 CAD Per Person -
Day of Catboarding or Skiing
by Powder Mountain CatskiingExperience pristine powder while avoiding the hustle and bustle of the resort. Powder Mountain Catskiing can take you out for a full day of powder-laden slopes in one of their customized Pisten Bully 300 snowcats. Your day starts when you meet up with your catskiing crew at Gone Bakery, then head to Powder Mountain’s base lodge, where can relax by the fire while getting a quick safety briefing. Then you climb into the snowcat and head for the hills for a day of backcountry skiing or snowboarding. Your two trained guides will ensure your group gets the most out of the day, and a photographer will ride with you to capture every thrilling moment of your runs. Fuel up on a gourmet lunch as you ride in the heated snowcat cabin in between runs. After it’s all said and done, Powder Mountain will drop you off in downtown Whistler, where you can relive your exploits with your newfound catskiing friends or crew of old buddies you took up the hill over a pint of beer. This tour departs at 8am and returns at approximately 4:30pm and runs from mid-December to mid-April, depending on snow conditions. An average day is no less than 7,000 vertical feet of skiing, which is between six and 10 runs. Extra runs are free of charge. Catskiing or snowboarding is suitable for all experience levels, but it’s best if you have some skiing or snowboarding experience under your belt. Snowcats are treaded vehicles used for grooming runs on ski hills. Powder Mountain Catskiing’s Pisten Bully 300 models have heated cabins and can accommodate up to 12 guests, plus two guides and a photographer.
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Backcountry BBQ Served Lakeside (3 hrs.)
by Whistler ATVDoes a scenic ATV ride paired with a flavorful BBQ lunch appeal to you? We thought it might! Well come along, because Whistler ATV has designed a very unique outing. You’ll meet your guide, get comfortable on your ATV, and journey along trails that lead you deep into BC backcountry. Here you’ll discover Whistler ATV’s remote alpine cabin nestled on a tranquil mountain lake. Now that you’ve worked up an appetite, it’s time to dig-in to a flavorful BBQ meal. Sit back, relax and recharge; this distinctive ATV outing is one you’re sure to remember fondly. There is a minimum age of 5 years to participate in this activity. Due to the maneuverability and speed of an ATV, it will only take you minutes to reach destinations that you’d have to commit hours to reach on foot.
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Private Heliskiing or Boarding Adventure
by Powder Mountain CatskiingCall all the shots with an ultimate heliboarding or skiing experience. You and up to three other guests will get your own private helicopter, pilot and guide at your disposal, allowing you to get to know Whistler’s backcountry in a whole new way. After you and your party meet up at Whistler Village’s Gone Bakery first thing in the morning, a Powder Mountain staff member will drive you to their HQ, where you’ll get a briefing and then hop into the heli for your day of hitting untouched slopes. Take a 4,000-foot run down a glacier, tackle powder three times deeper than anything you’ll find at the resort, enjoy a delicious lunch while flying over some of BC’s most spectacular wilderness — it’s just a typical day for Powder Mountain. This tour departs at 8am and returns at approximately 4:30pm and runs from December 1 to April 4, depending on snow conditions. Heli-skiing or snowboarding is suitable for all experience levels, but it’s best if you have some skiing or snowboarding experience under your belt. Riders with similar experience levels will be grouped together. A private rental includes 1.5 hours of flight time. Powder Mountain does its best to be as economical as possible when it comes to spending time in the air in order to give you the most bang for your buck. Powder Mountain’s A-Star helicopter can accommodate up to four guests, a pilot and a certified guide.
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A Floatplane Trip to a Remote Alpine Lake
by Whistler AirExperience a water landing on a remote lake, tucked away in the mountains. This 90-minute adventure starts when you take off from Whistler Air’s float-plane base on Green Lake, then fly above alpine meadows, picturesque mountains and massive glaciers. Through the window, you spot a particularly gorgeous lake, complete with a waterfall and hanging glaciers—and your pilot circles in for a landing. Hop off your plane and dig into a packed lunch on the shore before heading back to Whistler. Minimum of four guests required.
$250 CAD Per Person -
Fully Guided Paddle of the Gorgeous River of Golden Dreams (3 hrs.)
by Backroads WhistlerYour fully guided kayak or canoe excursion begins at the Lakeside Park Watersports Centre on lovely Alta Lake. You’ll be fitted for a lifejacket, provided your paddle, and meet your friendly instructor/guide. Settle in your kayak or canoe and you’re off to explore Whistler’s famous River of Golden Dreams. The peaceful sound of water splashing your kayak or canoe is instantly relaxing and the scenery is enlivening. Little development has occurred along the River of Golden Dreams, allowing you to easily imagine the experience outdoor enthusiastic enjoyed for hundreds of years as they travelled down this very same river. Your eye’s will dance with delight over fabulous old growth forest, amazing snow capped mountains in the distance, and river banks sprinkled with charming wildflowers. Look to the sky and you may catch sight of an osprey or bald eagle soaring confidently overhead. Your guide enhances your experience by offering you a bit of Whistler’s fascinating history, and insight into its geography and wildlife (especially bears!) As your travel down the River of Golden Dreams concludes, you’ll enjoy a complimentary shuttle back to the start point, or to your Whistler accommodation. Congratulations, you’ve just completed an iconic Whistler adventure. This is an easy to moderate paddle, depending on participant’s skill level. Perfect for those with no experience and enjoyable for paddling veterans too! Double kayaks available. Backroads Whistler operates rain or shine, providing complimentary warm clothing and rain gear when needed. Take advantage of Backroads’ free parking at the lake, or give them a call and they will pick you up from your Whistler accommodation. Backroads Whistler recommends you attend their free orientation session prior to your water adventure.
$99 CAD Per Person -
First-time Bungee Jump
by Whistler BungeeTake the plunge with Whistler Bungee. Not only is their jumping platform the highest in BC, it might just be one of the most scenic; you’ll be making a 160-foot leap off a 300-foot-long bridge across the Cheakamus River, a glacier-fed waterway that makes its way through a stunning canyon below you. You can trust Whistler Bungee’s expert staff to answer all your questions, ease your fears and prepare yourself for the thrill of a lifetime as you make your jump. Want to take home a memory? They have a professional photographer on site to snap photos of your adrenaline-rich experience. Whistler Bungee boasts a perfect safety record and their jump masters have over 17 years of experience.
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Fabulous Family ATV Outing (2 hrs.)
by Whistler ATVAs a family owned company, Whistler ATV knows how to have family fun, and they’ve designed this excursion especially for those with young ones. There’s just something about fresh air, incredible backcountry landscape and the excitement of an ATV ride that will have your entire family grinning ear to ear! Wait until your children discover that they’ll get a chance to take the wheel! At the half way point of your ATV tour, they’ll have the opportunity to drive cool mini off-road Go-Karts on Whistler ATV’s very own mini track. Trust us; this family ATV outing is an experience your kids will be bragging about, and their enthusiasm is infectious! There is a minimum age of 5 years to participate in this activity.
$125 CAD Per Person -
Spectacular Floatplane Glacier Tour
by Whistler AirThis brief (30 minute) flight gives you a taste of the Whistler wilderness. See the turquoise waters of beautiful Garibaldi Lake, which is nestled between mountains and is almost 1,000 feet deep. Fly past ancient volcanoes, alpine meadows, breathtaking mountains—and, of course, glaciers. Discover why this is Whistler Air’s most popular tour.
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Grand Circle Ice Cap Floatplane Tour
by Whistler AirView the Pemberton Ice Cap in all its glacial glory. This 60-minute flight combines all the sights of the Ultimate Glacier Tour with a pass over this massive ice field, which marks the southerly tip of a series of glaciers that extend all the way up to Alaska. The size of these ice caps has to be seen to be believed.
$299 CAD Per Person
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Helicopter Tours
Not only can a helicopter tour in the Whistler area aptly show off the natural beauty of the area, it can also allow die-hard skiers and snowboarders get access to some pristine powder. Whether you are opting for a sightseeing tour or flying to a remote mountainside for an unforgettable day of snowboarding and skiing in the remotest of remote areas, a helicopter can get you there.
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Quad & Off-road
Whistler’s huge inventory of back-country trails and logging roads make it ripe for an ATV adventure. There are several kinds of guided quad tours on offer in Whistler, ranging from family-friendly excursions to more extreme trips geared towards folks with a bit of ATV experience — or a thirst for adventure. Regardless of what you choose, quadding can be a great way to explore some of the more remote areas around Whistler.
Starting at $119 CAD
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Whistler Air
Whistler Air has been Whistler BC's premiere floatplane operator for 25 years. Based on Green Lake, only a few kilometres from downtown Whistler, their fleet of floatplanes offers regular flights to and from Vancouver BC as well as several scenic tour packages originating in both cities. Buzz over glaciers, get a bird's eye view of downtown Vancouver or land on a remote lake. Whether you're in the air for 30 minutes or opt for a full-day adventure, Whistler Air can take you there.
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Whistler ATV
Whistler ATV is part of a larger family owned business that has served outdoor enthusiast since 1992. They believe recreation and respect for the land go hand in hand, and that’s why their ATV excursions are carefully planned to blend fun and excitement with honor for the land they traverse. From easy riding family outings to single track boulder trails that venture deep into the forest, to high Alpine trails that reward you with spectacular views; Whistler ATV has assembled a variety of beautiful backcountry journeys!
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Powder Mountain Catskiing
If you’re in search of pristine powder, you’ve come to the right place. Powder Mountain Catskiing in Whistler, BC offers an opportunity to hit the untouched snow in Whistler’s backcountry, all while avoiding lift lines, crowds and overly groomed trails. Hop aboard one of their customizes snowcats — the large track-based vehicles you see grooming ski hills — and head for the powder. Want to take things even further? Powder Mountain also offers heliskiing runs, so you can carve the slopes in some of Whistler’s most hard-to-reach places. Who needs the resort when you have Powder Mountain?
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Whistler Bungee
Hop off BC’s highest bungee-jumping site surrounded by stunning scenery. The jump masters at Whistler Bungee have over 17 years of experience and the company has a perfect safety record, meaning you’ll know your plunge from a 160-foot bridge over the scenic Cheakamus River will be handled with the utmost care.
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Whistler Tasting Tours
Whistler Tasting Tours has been offering quality culinary walking tours around Whistler Village since 2008. They’ve taken over 5,000 guests to some of Whistler’s top restaurants, allowing them to nibble their way through multiple destinations in a single evening. Founders Joe Facciolo and Skai Dalziel have worked to create an experience that is suitable for small or large groups. Many who have taken a Whistler Tasting Tour consider it one of the best Whistler activities out there.
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Backroads Whistler
Backroads Whistler has been serving summer adventurers of Whistler for nearly three decades. As pioneers of eco-friendly tourism, Backroads Whistler has developed a variety of non-polluting, recreational activities based around the pristine Alta Lake, vibrant River of Golden Dreams and charming village of Whistler. From guided and self guided kayak tours, to exhilarating peddle and paddle combination tours, Backroads Whistler proves that Whistler is not only a winter wonderland; it’s also a summer sensation!
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Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau
Specializing in back-country excursions for a wide range of adventurers, Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau is Whistler's only full-service mountain-guiding company and school. From walking on glaciers to skiing down back-country slopes to scrambling up mountainsides, Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau can help you experience the rugged side of Whistler, regardless of the season or your experience level.
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Blackcomb Sleighrides
Blackcomb Sleigh Rides have been offering horse-drawn sleigh tours around the Whistler area for nearly two decades. Husband-and-wife team David and Suzanne draw on David’s 40 years of experience working with horses, honed during time spent in Northern Alberta offering wagon rides. Their Percheron draft horses take visitors on tours around the snow-covered Nicklaus North Golf Course and Blackcomb Mountain, with summertime wedding-carriage packages available.
Starting at $45 CAD
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This bustling resort town is a must-visit for a lot of visitors to BC and the Lower Mainland, regardless of the season. Best known as an alpine-sports mecca and host to many of the downhill events for the 2010 Winter Olympics, this town of just under 10,000 residents is a scenic two-hour drive from Vancouver, making it a popular weekend destination. Its award-winning pedestrian-friendly downtown—only steps away from Whistler Blackcomb resort —is surrounded by glacier-heavy mountains, beautiful lakes and rushing rivers, and is home to lots of top-notch restaurants, bars, shops, art galleries and more. While winter skiing or snowboarding at Whistler or Blackcomb mountains and summertime mountain biking are a big draw, there are plenty of other activities in the area to keep people busy. Whether you want to hike to a secluded lake, fly over a glacier, do some back-country skiing or just sample some fine food and wine, Whistler can provide the experience you’re looking for.
