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Outdoor Adventures

From the mountain top to the valley below, Whistler is packed with outdoor adventures. Whether you get your kicks on two wheels or two planks, whether you like to hike hard and high or you like to stop and smell the wildflowers, whether you like raging rapids or gentle swells, Whistler has it all.

We get to play in this mountain playground all year round, and what we’ve learned in doing so we’re passing on to you in these articles. Happy adventuring – we’ll see you out there.

A couple walk amongst ancient cedars in a forest in Whistler.

Hike Whistler’s Ancient Cedars Trail

Whistler's Ancient Cedars Trail is the perfect fall hike. Thousand-year-old trees always impress and the mushrooms are amongst the stars of the forest.

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Brandywine Falls in Whistler in the summer.

A Guide to Sea to Sky Waterfalls

Waterfalls are both intense and relaxing at the same time. Call it the duality of nature if you like, we call it good clean fun for the whole family (plus a time-warp!) Check out this list of the Sea To Sky's best waterfalls.

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A group of friends walk down the Whistler Village Stroll on a sunny, summer's day.

5 Things You Must Do Before Summer Ends

Seize the day and make the most of the sunshine with this guide to the must-do summer activities in Whistler.

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Kayakers follow their guide down the River of Golden Dreams in Whistler on a Bike & Boat tour.

Pedal & Paddle: Whistler Kayak and Bike Tour

We get a local guide's perspective on pedalling and paddling in Whistler, as she takes adventurers on a kayak and bike tour.

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A hiker look out over the view of Cheakamus Lake on the High Note trail on Whistler Blackcomb.

A Hike for Every Ambition on Whistler Blackcomb

Local mountaineer, Abby Cooper, talks us through popular Whistler Blackcomb hikes for a range of abilities. From short and sweet to advanced.

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Three cross-country bikers explore the trails in Lost Lake Park, Whistler.

Top 10 Whistler Cross-Country Mountain Bike Trails

Check out Whistler's top cross-country biking trails (for every level of rider) with local rider Hailey Elise.

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Two bikers head down the mountain in the afternoon sunshine. Less crowds midweek in Whistler.

Whistler Bike Tours – An Insider Guide

New to the sport but still want to experience Whistler's world class bike scene? The Insider can help find a bike tour to suit your needs.

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Codi Darnell and her family biking to Green Lake in Whistler along the Valley Trail.

How a Family of Five Does Whistler With a Wheelchair

Whistler has become one of the Darnell's favourite, accessible destinations. Discover how they do Whistler with a wheelchair.

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Lost Lake Park in Whistler.

How To Explore Lost Lake Park

Lost Lake Park has the trifecta - a network of hiking and biking trails, lakeside beach and mountain views. Check it out with our Insider!

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A woman sits with her dog on the shores of a lake in Whistler.

7 Dog-Friendly Hikes Around Whistler

Celebrate the dog days of summer. Here are seven of Whistler's dog-friendly hikes, selected by local hounds.

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A biker weaves in and out of trees in the lush forests of Whistler.

Sustaining Singletrack: Spring Riding Tips with WORCA

Find out what you need to know before hitting the cross-country mountain biking trails in Whistler this spring.

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Paddle boarders on a lake in Whistler with the morning mist.

5 Active Relaxation Ideas in Whistler

There are many benefits to time spent in nature and in Whistler, we have lots of options for active relaxation - here are just five.

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Two trumpeter swans on the lake in Whistler.

Spring Birdwatching in Whistler

During the spring, Whistler hosts around 200 species of birds that stopover on their migration north - find out the best places to spot them.

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