Things To Do in Whistler
Whether you’re in Whistler on a budget or just looking for how to make the most of your time here, check out our sample itineraries for creating a truly memorable holiday.
- Sip a grande mochachino on the patio of one of the local coffee shops and pass time people-watching
- Hop on Whistler’s local transit and spend time exploring the resort
- Take a brewery tour and sample some local suds
- Lose yourself in a good book at the Whistler Public Library
- Go mini putting at the Riverside Greens Putting Course
- Take a walk through the Interpretive Forest and learn about Whistler's flora
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Head to the Core for a drop-in indoor climbing session
- See Whistler in a whole new way with the Valley of Dreams Walking Tour offered my Whistler Museum. Admission is by donation and leaves from the Information Centre at 1:00 pm from June to August.
- Stretch your tired muscles at a FREE yoga class at lululemon every Wednesday at 8:00 am
- Chocolate fondue for two? You bet - hit the Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
- Hike up Rainbow Trail to the waterfalls
- Hear some local musical talent at a Village club
- Shop for unique local jewellery at the Whistler Farmers' Market
- Spend an afternoon at Rainbow Park sunning and swimming in Alta Lake.
- Spend the afternoon playing in the indoor water park at Meadow Park Sports Centre
- Love! Play a game of outdoor tennis at the Whistler Tennis Club
- Explore Whistler's First Nations culture with a tour of the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
- Pick up some food from the Farmers' Market and go have a picnic at Lost Lake
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Hit a bucket of balls at the driving range
- Browse the stacks at Armchair Books — you’ll find lots of titles on local history, cuisine and nature.
- Explore the 2010 Olympic venues with a ski jumping tour or try shooting a biathlon rifle at Whistler Olympic Park
- Practice your pirouettes at the Meadow Park indoor ice skating rink
- Have a cold beer on a hot day on the Longhorn or GLC patio and watch the mountain bikers fly down Whistler Mountain
- Spend an afternoon browsing all of the local art galleries
- Make your own Whistler souvenir at Expressions Art Studio
- Enjoy the sunshine as you hit the slopes for spring skiing
- Hop on a bike and rip it up in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park
- Get ready for summer sandals and shorts with a pedicure or body scrub at one of Whistler’s many spas
- Breathe in the fresh spring air of Whistler’s backcountry on a guided ATV tour
- Take part in Dine in Whistler and enjoy special savings and menus at Whistler’s award-winning restaurants
- Shop ’til you drop at the more than 200 retail stores in Whistler
- Marvel at the spectacular scenery between Whistler and Vancouver from the comfy seat of a train
- Learn all about the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games at the Whistler 2010 Info Centre make sure to check out the bobsleigh and medal podium
- Fly through Whistler’s forest canopy on a zipline adventure
- Practice your swing at Whistler’s driving range
- Explore one of Whistler’s many hikes, either solo or guided
- Face your fears and bungee jump off a 160 foot bridge over the rushing Cheakamus River
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Golf 18 holes at one of Whistler's four championship designer golf courses
- Soar over glaciers in a float plane
- Get up close and personal with Whistler’s black bears
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Canoe the River of Golden Dreams
- Explore the mountain trails high above Green Lake on horseback
- Take a refreshing dip in Alta Lake at Rainbow Park
- Discover Whistler’s backcountry from the seat of a luxury Hummer
- Climb a wall, ride a luge and fly on a trapeze at the Adventure Zone
- Catch a good vibe along with live music at the Mountain West Music Fest
- Meander through the tree tops on a Tree Trek
- Watch the best mountain bikers in the world perform their hottest tricks at Kokanee Crankworx
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Fish for Rainbow trout, Dolly Varden char or salmon in one of Whistler’s many rivers or lakes
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Try indoor rock climbing. Kids are naturals at it
- Fly high through the trees and across Fitzsimmons Creek on a zipline
- Have a sandcastle-building competition at the beach
- Hug an ancient cedar tree - see how many family members it takes to encircle it
- Bounce in a bouncy castle or swing from the trapeze in the Adventure Zone
- Slide down all the runs, from green to black diamond, at the Tube Park
- Ride the rails at the Whistler Skate Park
- Take part in a Whistler Kids Ski Camp
- Go crazy in the Great Glass Elevator Candy Shop - but don't spoil your dinner
- Suit up and go inline skating on the Valley Trail
- Eat a yummy hot dog slathered in cheese from Zog’s Dogs
- Careen down A-line or Angry Pirate at the Mountain Bike Park
- Check out Whistler’s eclectic art galleries on a self-guided tour
- Create your own Whistler souvenir using ceramics, beads and glass at Expressions Art Studio
- Learn about Whistler’s First Nations culture at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre located in the Upper Village
- Play a few rounds of tennis at the Whistler Racquet Club; they have three full-sized indoor courts and offer lessons, camps and coaching
- Chill out at the Whistler Public Library with your laptop (they have free wireless internet) or a good book
- Pamper yourself with a relaxing massage or facial at one of Whistler’s famous spas
- Buy a big bag of popcorn and catch a flick at Whistler’s Village 8 cinemas
- Learn to rock climb or improve your skills at The Core, Whistler’s indoor rock climbing gym
- Go swimming, ice skating and weight lifting all under one roof at Meadow Park Sports Centre
- Look for that perfect new outfit or sports gear at one of Whistler’s 200 shops
- Dig into fondue, a Whistler favourite, at one of Whistler’s award-winning restaurants
- The Whistler Animal Shelter is open seven days a week drop by and hug some dogs and cats up for adoption
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Relive those childhood memories at the Tube Park