Indoor Activities
Your Whistler vacation may start on the slopes or golf course, but there are many other ways of staying active and busy
beyond the great outdoors. If you are looking for something a little more social, entertain
yourself with a variety of arts and culture activities, shopping, dining, après and special events.
Whistler's Guide to Activities for Teens
Meadow Park Sports Centre
Meadow Park Sports Centre is located 3 km north of Whistler Village just off Highway 99. It is right on the
Valley Trail and both the Alpine Meadows and Emerald Estates buses stop there.
There is also ample parking. Operating hours are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm every day.
Features:
- Indoor Swimming Pool
The 25-metre, 6-lane lap pool has a rope swing, eight-foot slide and basketball net. There is also a kids’ pool with a lazy river, vortex, spouting bears and more. Chill out in the hot tub, steam room or sauna. Towel rentals are available.
- Indoor Skating Rink
Public skating is available most afternoons and some evenings on the NHL-sized ice surface. Skate rentals, helmets and push bars are available.
- Gym and Fitness Classes
The 4,500 square-foot gym features free weights, plate-loaded machines and Cybex selectorized machines while the cardio area includes a large variety of treadmills, step machines, elliptical trainers, spin and stationary bikes and rowers. The Fitness Studio offers scheduled group fitness classes.
- Squash
Two courts are available for 45-minute durations; racquet rentals, goggles and balls are available. Call ahead to reserve court time.
The Core
The Core is a climbing and fitness facility right in Whistler Village,
next to the Whistler Conference Centre. They are open 6 AM to 10 PM Monday to Friday, and 8 AM to 9 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Features:
- Indoor Climbing
The 5,500 square-foot indoor rock climbing wall has everything from easy, kid-friendly routes to crack climbing, steep overhangs and sticky slabs. Belay lessons and climbing courses are available too.
- Fitness Classes
Classes include mellow yoga to Pilates, high-energy spinning and salsa dance.
- Weights and Cardio
Fully equipped with up-to-date machines, apparatus, treadmills, stationary bikes, rowers and ellipticals; personal trainers can also offer one-on-one coaching.
- Kids’ Adventures
Special kids camps, supervised care and a Climb & Dine program where parents can enjoy dinner out while the kids have dinner and tire themselves out on the rock wall.
Whistler Racquet Club
Whistler Racquet Club is located just north of Marketplace
on Northlands Boulevard and offers three indoor tennis courts, one centre court and seven outdoor courts. Lessons, camps and
one-on-one coaching are available. Racquet rentals, a pro shop, an exercise room and a seasonal pool and hot tub are all on-site.
Neoalpine YYoga
Located amongst the trees and snow-capped peaks just
10 minutes from the Village in Function Junction, Neoalpine caters to all levels
of yoga enthusiasts including beginners. Cross train, stretch
and sweat it out in their wide range of classes including YHot, Flow, Power, Core, Yin and Meditation. Shower, lounge, Yboutique and free parking are available. Visit yyoga.ca/neoalpine for a full schedule.
Whistler Creek Athletic Club
Whistler Creek Athletic Club is a
fully equipped gym and tanning facility located in the Whistler Creek Lodge. They offer a comprehensive selection of Cybex
strength training machines as well as body balls, tubing and other apparatus for balance and core strengthening. There’s
a weight room, hot tub, seasonal pool and yoga classes on-site as well.
Arts, Culture and More
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre offers
an interactive cultural journey through Whistler's Aboriginal art, history, music and dance. Meet Squamish and
Lil'wat ambassadors, take a guided or self-guided tour through the museum, exhibits or contempoary galleries, and learn about
First Nations crafts using Salish wool and cedar weaving.
Whistler Museum
The Whistler Museum is currently housing an exhibit on Whistler's Olympic Journey to coincide with
the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Located right behind the library, the museum is a great
place to spend an hour or two browsing Whistler's unique history and artifacts. Don't miss Whistler's many
art galleries too, featuring First Nations native art, sculpture, contemporary oils, watercolours
and glasswork.
Whistler Brewing Company
A tour of the
Whistler Brewing Company includes a comprehensive explanation of the brewing process, a tour of the craft brewing facility, and a tasting of four of their brews. Guided tours begin at 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm and the cost is $12.95 per person. You'll also receive a $5.00 coupon to use in their retail store so you can pick up your favourites to take home. The address is 1045 Millar Creek Road in
Function Junction.
