Best of Whistler, Junior Edition

Add More Trail Mix to Your Diet

"We bear-spot from the chairlift (last year a big black bear was stretched out in the sun under one of the lifts) and get perspective from the Peak 2 Peak gondola, which is a constant joy for my six-year-old son," say @graememcranor and London, 6. “Explore the Alpine Trails on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, then do the Mountain Top Summer Feast afterwards. Great food, good tunes and a 6,000-foot perch facing one of our unforgettable west-coast sunsets."

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Insider's Guide to Alpine Hiking with Kids

Go in Pursuit of Hidden Wonders

"Magical – a must-see for families in Whistler!" "Vallea Lumina is perfect for kids." "If you're done with dinner and still have the energy for some evening activities, Vallea Lumina is for you! Bring your kids along – they will enjoy it even more than you!" These are just a few of the rave reviews of Whistler's newest multimedia attraction, Vallea Lumina Whistler.

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8 Ideas for Kid-Friendly, Summer Fun in Whistler

Hunt for Creepy Crawly Critters

"Ride along the Valley Trail on a bike-assisted biodiversity hunt," say Kristen A.K.A. @kwintessential_, Kiara, 10, and Jake, 8. "Look for fuzzy, black and orange Woolly Bear caterpillars at Alpha Lake Park, catch and release minnows and leeches at Rainbow Park. Witness the incredible annual migration of tiny Western Toads as they cross their very own bridge at Lost Lake Park."

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Splash and Spray

"In Whistler, there’s no such thing as a bad lake, but why would a kid want to simply splash around in the water when they can shoot at each other with a giant space-fireman looking water cannon," say @feetbanks and Henry, 5. "The waterpark at Meadow Park Sports Centre is great fun for kids of all ages on those hot summer days."

Parks in Whistler

Just Zip It!

"There's nothing like overcoming your fear of heights by suspending yourself from a metal clamp attached to what seems like a thin metal cable 200 feet over rushing Fitzsimmons Creek in Whistler B.C. But how about subjecting your beloved offspring to such an experience? I let my babies zip away from me, 200 ft up in the trees, along a 1000 feet cable at 50 km/hr. It was awesome," says Claudia Laroye A.K.A. @travelling_mom.

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Eat Ice Cream

"Biking to the lake, having ice cream in the village, PEAK 2 PEAK experience, it's all so fun!!” says Mary-Jo Hamilton. Summertime turns ice cream into a food group. Some might argue it’s the whole darn food pyramid (waffle cone for grains, cream for dairy, flavourings for fruit intake . . .)

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Insider's Guide: Eating with Young Kids in Whistler

Wander the Village

“You never know who you might run into,” says Pip Gardner. Whistler’s pedestrian only Village Stroll is full of surprises and spontaneous entertainment throughout the summer. Discover the buskers, performances, live art demonstrations and family-friendly events that make the village a hub of activity.

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Bike a Ton

"Biking to one of Whistler’s great beaches with a picnic lunch is a family favourite," says Jacki Bissillion. The Valley Trail is ideal for two-wheeled cruising, and the trails around Lost Lake make for the perfect introduction to Whistler singletrack mountain biking. For gravity-fuelled fun, the lift accessed Whistler Mountain Bike Park has set the bar globally for progressive, safely-designed trails. Kids bike camps, clinics and events run all summer long.

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