Winter Sightseeing in Whistler
A trip to what feels like the top of the world is made easy by hopping on a gondola, flying in a helicopter, or sitting comfortably in a heated snowcat. Explore the surroundings that make Whistler one of the number one resorts in the world. No need for skis or a snowboard; simply bring yourself, your camera, and an appetite for breathtaking vistas as far as the eye can see.
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola
The PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola opened in December 2008, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains at their peaks. This engineering marvel is
a must-do for every visitor to Whistler. See the majestic
Fitzsimmons Valley below, along with the surrounding Coast Mountains, during the
11-minute ride across. Wait a few extra minutes for one of the silver, glass-bottomed cabins and really blow your mind.
PEAK 2 PEAK Sightseeing from $42.95 pp
- Adult: $42.95, Youth (13-18)/Senior (65+): $35.95, Child (7-12): $18.95
- Must be pre-ordered at least 4 days prior to arrival
- Discounted rates are only available when booked with accommodation
- Available for winter season beginning on November 24, 2011.
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Snowcat Tours
To see Blackcomb Mountain at night and the twinkling Valley below, ride in a heated
snowcat up to the cozy Crystal Hut cabin for a freshly made fondue dinner. Your guide
will provide a narrated history of Whistler along with some tunes while you sit back
and take in the serenity of the high alpine.
Mountain Top Fondue from $169 pp
- Ride in fully equipped, heated, 19-passenger Snowcat
- Exclusive dining experience journey to the quaint and charming Crystal Hut
- Candle-lit fondue dinner accompanied by fine wine
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Helicopter Tours
Whistler’s scenic helicopter tours are one of the best ways to explore the Coast Mountains—one of the most glaciated regions in the world. Featuring timeless places rarely seen, experience the last ice age and marvel at stunning ice formations. Tours are weather dependent.
Glacier Adventure from $189 pp
- 20 minute flight gives you a bird's eye view of Whistler
- Both Mountains, and the magnificent beauty of the Cheakamus Glacier
- Departing from the Whistler Heliport and available year round
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Peak Experience 30-minute Aerial Tour from $279 pp
- Experience the far reaches of Garibaldi Park
- Breathtaking views include Cheakamus Glacier and two ancient volcanic formations
- Departing from the Whistler Heliport and available year round
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Eagle Viewing Tours
During the winter season, areas just south of Whistler have become renowned for having the highest concentration of bald eagles in the world. Between late November and March, hundreds of eagles can be seen feeding along rivers' sandbars or perched in the treetops of Brackendale. These fascinating tours, unique to the Sea to Sky Corridor, let you experience these magnificent birds in their natural habitat amidst the breathtaking scenery of the West Coast.
Eagle Viewing Float Tour from $100 pp
- View the eagles as you float on the river
- Knowledgeable guides will educate you on eagles, salmon and other wildlife
- Enjoy a hearty lunch and hot tub at the lodge
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*All tours are weather dependent and subject to lift availability at time of booking.
