Activities & Tours

Snowmobile tour in front of the tree line and mountain peak

Embrace Being a Beginner: Try a New Winter Sport in Whistler

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February 2, 2021

Being a beginner has never been better, with unparalleled access to terrain, professional guides and even Olympians for instructors, Whistler is the adult beginner's playground.

A cross country skier in the high alpine in Whistler.

Tips for Playing Safe in Whistler’s Backcountry

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January 14, 2021

Want to explore farther afield this winter? Here are our tops posts on backcountry exploration in Whistler and staying safe.

What Your Star Sign Says You Should Do on a Vacation to Whistler

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January 5, 2021

We take a look at the most common traits of each star sign in the zodiac and match them with experiences in Whistler - just for fun.

What Happens When A Bear Hibernates?

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December 10, 2020

Whistler is home to around 50 bears and they all take a nap during winter, but why do they do this, and how? We find out.

Moody skies on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola in Whistler.

Winter Storm Watching in Whistler

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November 12, 2020

A winter storm is a treat for the senses, so instead of waiting one out we have some suggestions for how you can embrace it.

A man stands under the cold fountain at the Scandinave Spa in Whistler.

Know Before You Go: Outdoor Activities off the Slopes

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November 10, 2020

Whistler has lots of activities that take advantage of its wide-open spaces. We look at how you can soar, scale and soak it all in.

A fisherman casts in the early morning light in Squamish.

Get Hooked: Fall Fishing in Whistler is World-Class

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September 15, 2020

Insider, Ben Osborne, gets hooked when he heads out on the rivers with Valley Fishing Guides to see what fall fishing is like in Whistler.

Two mountain buggies splash through water in Whistler.

Side-By-Each: A Whistler Off-Road Adventure

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August 28, 2020

Insider, Feet Banks takes his son on an off-road mountain buggy adventure in Whistler's Callaghan Valley, where mud meets machines!

A woman's face smiling as she zips across the valley with Superfly Ziplines in Whistler.

Know Before You Go: Whistler Activities and Tours

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August 18, 2020

From rafting to ATVs and ziplining, Whistler's activity providers make life pretty exciting. Here's how they're keeping you safe on the tours this summer.

Parents taking a selfie on a Whistler hike

Locals Reveal Their Whistler Summer Bucket Lists

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August 4, 2020

Get some Whistler adventure ideas from the Insider team as they tell us what's on their Whistler bucket list for the summer.

A man and woman sit in Whistler Olympic Plaza working on their laptops.

Stay Longer: 5 Reasons to Work Remotely in Whistler

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July 8, 2020

Move your home office to the mountains and enjoy nature and adventure on your doorstep. Here are five reasons to remote work from Whistler this summer.