Whistler for Families
Accommodation
Many of the hotels, condos, chalets and townhomes have full-sized, fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes so eating-in is a breeze. There are two grocery stores right in Whistler Village that stock everything you need to create a home-cooked meal. Most one-bedroom or two-bedroom suites will have an in-suite washer, dryer and dishwasher for your convenience. Some hotels offer complimentary use of Pack n’ Play play pens and booster seats so check with the front desk upon arrival.
Family Amenities
Whistler has two babysitting services available, Nannies on Call and Babysitting Whistler. Both offer hourly rates and flexible care. Babysitting Whistler also rents toys, games, cribs, high chairs, strollers and baby backpacks. Baby’s On The Go has cribs, strollers, high chairs and car seats for rent along with indoor and outdoor toys. They feature two Mountain Baby packages and can deliver and install the equipment to your accommodation before your arrival.
Family-oriented Activities
Winter
Skiing and snowboarding are just two of the fun family activities Whistler is famous for. Between the many age-specific lessons and camps on the slopes, Blackcomb’s famous tobogganing tube park, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, zipling, cross-country skiing and dog sledding, your kids will be engaged all day in lively outdoor play. Whistler Blackcomb also offers programs for kids of all ages.
Summer
Summer in Whistler means endless daylight, warm evenings on the patio and lots of ways for your family to play in the sun. By the time summer rolls around, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains turn into an alpine playground for biking, hiking and sightseeing. The Whistler Mountain Bike Park offers lessons and camps for kids as young as five years old and children aged seven and over can ride with an adult in the park. The PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience is a great way to explore the mountains while taking in the best views of the Coast Mountain Range. Take the gondola up and tire out the kids on a few of the hiking trails, take the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola across the Fitzsimmons Valley and have lunch on the Roundhouse patio. In August, alpine flowers are in full bloom and blanket the area in a sea of colour.
The Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone is a blast for kids of all ages. With a luge, mini golf, trampolines, horseback riding, batting cages and bouncy castles, you can relax while they play for hours. More tours include ATV riding, bear viewing, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, tree top adventures, ziplining, and off-roading. Or, have a lazy day by the lake with a picnic and swimming.
Indoor Activities
The Whistler Public Library has a special children’s area featuring story times, sing-a-longs and other free activities. Meadow Park Recreation Centre is fun for the whole family with an adult pool, kids’ swimming pool with a lazy river, vortex and spouting bears and an ice rink. Skate rentals, helmets and push bars are available. The Core is an indoor climbing and fitness centre right in the heart of Whistler Village. They offer supervised play in their indoor jungle gym featuring tunnels, ladders and slides and climbing camps and lessons. The Village 8 movie theatre is perfect for a rainy day matinee or Rogers Plus in Village North rents DVDs and most accommodations offer players in the suites. The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre celebrates the culture of Whistler’s local Aboriginal people. With interactive displays, craft-making and interesting art and artifacts, this is an ideal educational activity for older children. Make your own Whistler souvenir at Expressions Art Studio. From baby handprints, painted mugs or bear paws on ceramic, this activity is creative fun for kids (and adults!) of all ages.
Dining and Après
Most Whistler restaurants offer an extensive kids’ menu and children can join their parents for après until 8:00 pm. Resort Room Service is a Whistler delivery service that will deliver anything to your accommodation. Delivery fees range from $7.50 for restaurant or liquor orders to $24.95 for a full grocery order (20 items or more) and delivery usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes. They can even pre-stock your hotel or condo kitchen with grocery items before you arrive.
Whistler for Teens
How do you keep teens and teens stimulated? Bring them to Whistler! They will love the fresh outdoors and adventure activities available to them all year round. From mountain biking, indoor rock climbing, paintball and skiing to community events, movies and an awesome skateboard park, Whistler has it all.
Whistler Blackcomb’s Ride Tribe is a ski and snowboarding school designed just for 13 to 18 year olds. Their teen pros provide an unforgettable and energizing mountain experience.
*Price is based on two adults and two children (12 and under) sharing. Package include accommodation and lift tickets for two adults and two children (6-12). All packages including lift tickets must be booked outside of 4 days prior to arrival. Advertised rates are exclusive of taxes, may change without notice and are subject to availability and cannot be booked with any other offer.