Blackcomb Sleighrides
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Romantic Blackcomb Mountain Sleigh Ride
Always wanted to ride on a one-horse open sleigh? This exclusive tour is designed for two, and is a popular choice for couples looking for a romantic evening. Settle into your cozy two-person sleigh and enjoy an hour-long ride on Blackcomb Mountain, listening to the jingle-jangle of your horse’s bells as you coast across the mountain’s now-empty runs. Enjoy breathtaking views of Whistler Village and stop at Blackcomb Sleigh Rides’ cabin for a warmup of hot chocolate and a romantic fireplace. Feeling peckish? Add a charming fondue feast at Bavaria Restaurant in Whistler Village to your package. This tour is a perfect vehicle for proposals; if you’re planning to pop the question on this ride, let your driver know and they’ll schedule a special stop. Maximum of two adults. This tour is offered from November 24, 2011 until March 31, 2012, depending on snow conditions. If you choose to opt for the meal add-on, the Bavaria Restaurant is only a five-minute drive from this tour’s location.
$450 CAD Per With Dinner -
Fancy Vis-a-Vis Wedding Carriage Rental
Roll up to your wedding in style. Blackcomb Sleigh Rides offers rentals of their fancy white vis-a-vis (French for “face to face”) carriage, which can accommodate up to five people. Make sure your photographer is at hand to capture this picture-perfect arrival on your special day. Blackcomb Sleigh Rides will adjust its departure time and location to suit your wedding plans. This rental is for a wheeled carriage, not a sleigh.
$475 CAD Per 1 Hour -
Nicklaus North Private Group Sleigh Ride
Hop 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) -
Nicklaus North Dinner Sleigh Ride
Listen to the jingle of sleighbells as you glide through the woods on a horse-drawn sleigh towards a delicious four-course fondue feast. You’ll meet the teamster and Percheron draft horses who will be pulling your sleigh at Nicklaus North, which has been transformed from a world-class golf course to a winter wonderland. Your half-hour ride will take you past Green Lake and through the forest before looping back to the Den Restaurant, where you’ll stop for your four courses of fondue. Enjoy a view of Green Lake as you savour your meal and reflect on a magical evening. This tour is offered from December 11, 2011 until March 31, 2012, depending on snow conditions. Adult and child rates available. Children under two ride free. Minimum of two adult guests per tour.
$99 CAD Per Person (13+) -
Daytime Sleigh Ride at Nicklaus North
Spend part of your day gliding past Green Lake, through forests filled with snow-laden branches and around a top-notch golf course that acts as a perfect setting for a horse-drawn sleigh ride in Whistler’s colder months. Snuggle up under a warm blanket and sip hot chocolate while you enjoy this scenic daytime tour around Nicklaus North Golf Course. As you watch skiiers glide down Whistler Blackcomb from the comfort of your sleigh and are lulled by the enchanting jingle of sleigh bells, you won’t regret skipping a day on the mountain for this experience. This tour is offered from November 24, 2011 until March 31, 2012, depending on snow conditions. Adult and child rates available. Children under two ride free.
$45 CAD Per Person (13+) -
Scenic Blackcomb Mountain Sleigh Ride
Explore Blackcomb Mountain without the lift lines and crowds on this hour-long tour. This is the only mountain sleigh ride in Whistler, and will take you across the snowy ski runs and up the mountain to a lookout where you can see the twinkling lights of downtown Whistler. As you get cozy underneath your blankets and enjoy the ride, your driver is happy to answer any questions you have about the area, while the two Percheron draft horses pulling your sleigh are friendly and enjoy photo ops — although some of them are a bit on the shy side. Your tour will pause at a cabin for a warming cup of hot cocoa, then it’s back down the mountain. Not ready for this enchanting evening to end? You can add a gourmet fondue dinner at the Den Restaurant at Nicklaus North Golf Course. There’s a good reason this is the most popular tour offered by Blackcomb Sleigh Rides. This tour is offered from November 24, 2011 until March 31, 2012, depending on snow conditions. Adult and child rates available. Children under two ride free. Minimum of two adult guests per tour. The Den is a 10-15 minute drive from this tour’s location. If you add the fondue dinner on to your tour, please let Blackcomb Sleigh Rides know if you will be needing transportation.
$55 CAD Per Person (13+) -
Fancy Surrey Carriage for your Wedding
This cute multi-seater carriage is great for transporting your wedding party from ceremony to reception in Whistler Village. After all, there aren’t many things more romantic than arriving at your wedding in a horse-drawn carriage. Perfect for photo ops. Blackcomb Sleigh Rides will adjust its departure time and location to suit your wedding plans. This rental is for a wheeled carriage, not a sleigh.
$475 CAD Per 1st Hour
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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.
