Nordic Skiing

Callaghan Country

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

Experience the spectacular Callaghan Valley, home of the Callaghan Country Lodge. With an ideal location in the coastal snowbelt, only 16 kilometres southwest of Whistler and 115 kilometres north of Vancouver, the Callaghan Valley in endowed with some of the deepest snowfall anywhere in Canada.

2012 / 13 Dates of Operation

Five days a week from December 14, 2012 to April 1, 2013 (closed Wednesday and Thursday)

Hours of Operation

  • Weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Weekends and Holidays 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (including December 22 2012 to January 6 2013)

Ski Callaghan

New for 2012/2013: Callaghan Country and Whistler Olympic Park join forces to offer North America's most extensive Nordic experience with over 130 km of trails to explore by ski or snowshoe.

Callaghan Country Facilities


Cross-Country Skiing

  • Over 40 kilometres of groomed track-set ski trails designed for light Nordic ski touring
  • Trail network is designed to cater to both day skiers and overnight Lodge guests.

Snowshoeing

  • Challenge your personal navigation skills following modest route flags through the wilderness

Routes of Wilderness & Backcountry Lodge

  • Visit the Callaghan Country’s Backcountry Lodge located at the heart of this spectacular Nordic recreation area
  • Friendly hospitality, great food and comfortable lodging in sub-alpine wilderness
  • Accommodation for up to 24 people (15 singles) in 8 private rooms
  • Large groups welcome to take advantage of the commercial kitchen and a dining room that seats up to 40 people
  • Socialize in the inviting fireside lounge area or gear up the competitive spirit with a game of pool, ping-pong, or darts

Backcountry Packages

Callaghan Country offers inclusive overnight ski-in/ski-out packages that include:

  • Trail passes
  • Meals and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Luggage transport
  • Use of lodge snowshoes and toboggans
  • Use of new Scandinavian sauna

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Call 1.800.WHISTLER (944.7853) to speak with a local travel consultant