Located in the Coastal Mountains of BC, Whistler is approximately 115 kilometres (72 miles) from Vancouver. There is little need for a car once in Whistler, so if you are flying into Vancouver, the best way to get here is by bus, limousine or by float plane (the float plane is only available Spring/Summer.
Whistler is a friendly ski town located in British Columbia, Canada and is home to almost 10,000 residents. One of the many things that makes Whistler so special is two unbelievable mountains - Whistler and Blackcomb. Side by side, they represent over 8000 acres of skiable terrain, rising a mile above the valley of Whistler.
Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains offer unforgettable skiing, snowboarding, and unlimited winter and summer activities. Find something for everyone year round.
Why Whistler?
- Greatest vertical/usable terrain for skiing/riding and other winter sports in North America.
- Consistently ranked in the top 5 for North American resorts selected by industry magazines such as SKI, SKIING, Powder, TransWorld Snowboarding and more.
- Best parks & pipes in North America.
- Largest above tree line terrain and bowls in North America.
- Long ski season with spring skiing and riding until mid-June.
- Amazing BC après ski and nightlife.
- World class shopping and dining.
- Glacier skiing – the only resort in North America where you can ski or ride on a glacier, right in the heart of the British Columbia mountains.
- Whistler is Gay Welcoming.
- And last but not least, we are also known for our friendly, Canadian hospitality!
Currency
In the event you encounter a financial emergency, your relatives or friends can wire you money in Canada. Funds are paid in Canadian dollars. In addition, many automated teller machine (ATM) cards, such as those on the PLUS or CIRRUS system, can be used throughout Canada to obtain Canadian funds. Try out the Currency Converter.
Whistler Activities
Whistler Mountain Biking
Release your bike back into its natural habitat.
You, of course, should follow its lead.
Imagine a place where you can give it your all and the riding options are endless. Imagine an incredible variety of terrain to explore, from epic, high alpine, West Coast single-track to arguably the world's best mountain bike park. This rider's paradise features bike-friendly accommodations with secure storage areas, and rental shops that stock the sweetest rides. Best of all, this place isn't imaginary. It's Whistler - and your epic ride is waiting.
Whistler Blackcomb
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-6283
Whistler Outback Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 935-7566
Ice Climbing
Ever dreamed of climbing up a frozen waterfall of ice? It’s definitely an extreme challenge but professional guides and safety equipment make it all possible. Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau offers daily guided climbing trips (for beginners and more experienced), ice climbing courses and private guided tours. Coast Mountain Guides has intro and advanced climbing tours available.
Coast Mountain Guides
Phone: (604) 932-7711
Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau
Phone: (604) 938-9242
Dog Sledding
For a uniquely Canadian adventure, try dog-sledding through Whistler’s snow-covered forests. With stunning views of the Whistler Valley, 2010 Olympic Games sites, Black Tusk and more, these tours are truly memorable. Led by Alaskan Huskies, dog sledding is fun for the whole family and is definitely something you can brag to your friends about when you get home. Some tours include gourmet dining at the Callaghan Lodge.
Callaghan Quest
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 938-0616
Outdoor Adventures Whistler
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-0647
Eagle Viewing Tours
During the winter season, areas just south of Whistler have become reknowned 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.
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone Whistler Central Reservations – 1-800-WHISTLER to book
Whistler Ziplining Tours
Ziplining combines the thrill of flying with the security of being safely tucked into a harness while you glide over spectacular creeks and through majestic old-growth forest.
A year-round Whistler activity, Ziplining offers a different experience depending on the season. Imagine snow-covered valleys, frozen creeks and a white wonderland of forest in the winter, or sunshine streaming through the treetops, lush foliage and a rushing creek below you in the summer. Choose from two locations: ziplining over Fitzsimmons Creek or on Cougar Mountain.
Ziptrek Ecotours
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (1 866) 935-0001
Tree Top Adventures
Experience Whistler from high up in the forest with an adventure amongst the tree tops. Choose from an aerial ropes course or a tree top trek featuring suspension bridges, boardwalks and platforms. Suitable for adults and kids, monkeying around in the trees has never been more fun!
Monkido Aerial Adventure Course
Enjoy scenic views of the Coast Mountain range while you climb, swing and zip your way through the trees on Cougar Mountain. The elevated obstacle course is set in a beautiful Douglas Fir forest, securely suspended between the trees at 10 to 60 feet off the ground. The course features four levels of obstacles, from green to black, with black being advanced elevation and advanced skill. Work your way through the elements that include zip lines, rope swings, scrambling walls, hanging nets, wobbly bridges and suspended "surprises". Don't worry, you are always safety harnessed in! There are separate courses for adults and kids, and wide open trails for sightseers and guides.
WildPlay Elements Park
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (888) 297-2222
TreeTrek Tours
This isn't your ordinary walk in the woods. TreeTrek is a marvel of engineering that features a series of suspension bridges, boardwalks and platforms situated high in one of Whistler's ancient old growth forests. Discover the forest's canopy close-up, while learning about the area's fascinating flora and fauna from a knowledgeable guide. TreeTrek Eco Tours run year-round and are perfect for those interested in a unique and adventurous outing that is also low-impact.
Ziptrek Ecotours
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (866) 935-0001
Tours run in all weather conditions 365 days a year.
Tube Park
Blackcomb Mountain’s family-friendly Tube Park is a blast for all ages. Located at the Excalibur gondola mid-station, the Park features 1,000 feet of sliding fun. Featuring green, blue and black lanes, a magic carpet to get back to the top, and a fire pit, play area and snack station, the Tube Park lets kids of all ages slip and slide well into the night.
Snowshoeing
For something a little different, try a snowshoe guided tour around the shores of Green Lake, Lost Lake or on Whistler Mountain. Routes range from beginner to challenging and a special evening walk includes a gourmet three course fondue dinner at The Den at Nicklaus North. Enjoy the serene natural beauty of the outdoors and awe inspiring scenery of the Whistler area.
A trail map for Lost Lake Park can be found online.
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is a treasured Canadian activity that’s fun for all ages and abilities, especially families. Let professional, friendly tour guides take you through the backcountry areas, along hidden, snow-covered pathways, and into beautiful winter landscapes. Choose from early morning fresh tracks, day or evening dinner tours complete with gourmet meals served in a private, backcountry yurt. Tours are designed for beginner or experienced riders; private and family tours also available.
Canadian Outback
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (800) 565-8735
Aerial Sightseeing
Aerial sightseeing is one of Whistler's most spectacular and memorable experiences. Take to the skies with qualified, experienced pilots and get a bird's-eye view of Whistler and the area's mountain ranges, glaciers, valleys, rivers and lakes. Choose from helicopter or floatplane tours, some of which can include stops at alpine lakes, hiking excursions or picnic lunches.
Adara Hotel Concierge
Phone: 1 866 502-3272
Whistler Visitor Centre
Phone: (604) 938-2769
Whistler Blackcomb
Phone: (604) 932-6283
The High Alpine Experience
So this is what the top of the world feels like!
Experience the ultimate Whistler sightseeing adventure with two mountains, 19 trails, the new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola shuttling you across the sky and magnificent 360 degree views no matter where you look.
It starts off with a scenic 20-minute gondola ride from Whistler Village to the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain or, from the Upper Village, catch the Wizard Express chair and Solar Coaster Express to the Rendezvous on Blackcomb. Check out the trails and then hop on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola to connect to the other mountain. On Whistler Mountain, a breathtaking chairlift ride to the very peak takes you to the Peak Interpretive Walk of two single track loops. There are 13 well-maintained, signature alpine trails to choose from on Whistler and six on Blackcomb so your options are endless.
Whistler Blackcomb
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-6283
Whistler ATV Tours
Get ready to hit the trail for the ride of your life on an exhilarating ATV tour. Whether you want to explore the area's backcountry, ride a twisty trail up Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain, or rip along old logging roads - these tours are the perfect way to see a different side of Whistler. It's a great activity for groups, couples or even when you're visiting solo.
Whistler ATV
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-8484
Backcountry Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (778) 387-7433
Outdoor Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-0647
Activity Bookers
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (778) 786-7112
Whistler Tours
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (888) 848-0744
Bear Viewing Tours
With ski areas composed of vast coastal hemlock cedar forests, Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains provide food and shelter to some 50 black bears. You can explore this beautiful habitat in a 4X4 vehicle while on a fascinating and one-of-a-kind Bear Viewing Tour with noted black bear researcher Michael Allen. During the tours, Allen - who has spent the past 23 years studying black bears - will take you to visit active bear dens, daybeds and feeding sites. You won’t want to forget your camera on this excursion.
Whistler Blackcomb
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-6283
Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone
Between mini golf, riding the luge, climbing, jumping on a trampoline, sliding and go carting, your whole family will have the time of their lives at the super cool Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone. Located right at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, you can try a few of the activities, stop for lunch on a sunny patio, and try a few more. Prepare for some exhausted kids at the end of the day! Call Adara Hotel Concierge –1 866 502-3272 or 1.800.WHISTLER (1.800.944.7853) for more information and to book tickets.
Whistler Blackcomb
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-6283
Bungee Jumping
Experience the exhilaration of leaping from the edge of a bridge situated high above a rushing river. Whistler Bungee, located just 15 minutes from Whistler Village, is British Columbia's highest year-round bungee jumping venue, featuring a 53-metre (160-foot) drop over the glacial-fed Cheakamus River. Set between gorgeous old growth forest and rugged basalt column cliffs, Whistler Bungee offers breathtaking scenery, as well as heart-pounding thrills. With jump masters and operators that have more than 17 years of experience, Whistler Bungee also boasts an unblemished safety record.
Whistler Bungee
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 938-9333
Wild Play Whistler
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-4086
Canoe and Kayak Tours
From gentle paddles along a calm and meandering river, to extended excursions of discovery through Whistler's waterways, canoe and kayak tours offer a unique way to experience the resort's natural beauty. Drink in magnificent mountain views and keep your eyes peeled for some of Whistler's abundant wildlife as you navigate Alta Lake, Green Lake, The River of Golden Dreams and more alone or with an experienced guide.
Outdoor Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-0647
Whistler River Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-3532
Whistler Outback Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 935-7566
Summer Family Activities
Whistler offers the ultimate playground for families of all ages. From mini golf and disc golf to the fantastic Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone featuring a batting cage, trail rides, bungy trampoline and luge, you and the kids will be playing all day.
Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone
With an incredible variety of laugh-out-loud activities suited to satisfy the whole family, the Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone is sure to be a highlight of your Whistler visit.
Whistler Blackcomb
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-6283
Riverside Greens Putting Course
Open from mid-May to mid-October, this professionally-designed 18-hole putting course is fun for the whole family while being challenging enough for the avid golfer. Putter rentals for adults and children are available at the pro shop.
Riverside Green
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 905-5533.
Fishing Tours
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, Whistler offers an incomparable fishing experience, year-round. Travel with knowledgeable guides to local rivers, remote alpine lakes or hidden fishing holes for full, half or multi-day excursions fly-fishing or spin casting for Rainbow trout, Dolly Varden char or salmon. Discover the dramatic beauty of British Columbia's coastal rainforests as you learn to read the area's waters and reel in a memorable catch.
Whistler River Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-3532
Whistler Fly Fishing
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-7221
Valley Fishing
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Phone: (604) 938-7221
Hiking in Whistler
Get back to nature and wander in gorgeous scenery along hundreds of miles of incredible trails. The Whistler area is bursting with trails, hikes, climbs, and secret pathways that can take you into a pristine natural wonderland. Some routes are minutes from the Whistler Village, while others take you up to the peaks of snow-capped mountains. The brand new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola connects Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains at their peaks and opens up Blackcomb for summer hiking. Head up Whistler Mountain on the PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience and divide your time between the two. The options are endless!
Whistler Blackcomb
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-6283
Whistler Outback Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 935-7566
Horseback Riding Tours
Explore the Whistler area cowboy-style while sitting high in the saddle on a memorable horseback riding tour. From short and gentle meanders along forested trails, to more extensive rides through grassy meadows and up mountain paths, you'll find the horseback tour that's just right for your riding abilities. There are even pony rides for the kids and carriage rides for those who prefer horse-drawn to horseback.
Outdoor Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-0647
Jeep & Hummer Tours
Discover Whistler’s beautiful backcountry while riding in a fun and rugged Jeep. Few vehicles can match a Jeep when it comes to tackling tough terrain, and these thrilling tours let you experience what all-terrain truly means. From climbing up a mountain side to view glaciers, wilderness excursions and sunset BBQs on Blackcomb Mountain, there’s a Jeep tour for everyone. Great for families.
Outdoor Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-0647
Whistler Whitewater Rafting and Jet Boat Tours
When the snow melts, the rivers in and around Whistler Resort run white and fast. Catch all the thrills of white water rafting, from mild to wild, as certified guides navigate you safely through haystacks and holes on the Green, Lower Cheakamus, Elaho and Squamish rivers. Whether you want to hold on tight and enjoy the ride or grab a paddle and dig in, there's a white water rafting trip for everyone in wet and wild Whistler.
For a sightseeing tour like no other, hop on a jet boat to experience the rain forest and west coast mountain range from the river. The adventure includes waterfalls, snow-capped peaks and lots of wildlife so don't forget your camera.
Whistler River Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-3532
Sightseeing in Whistler
Surrounded by stunning snow-capped mountain vistas and gorgeous old growth forests, Whistler is truly a sightseeing paradise. You haven't really seen Whistler until you've explored the area and discovered for yourself the spectacular scenery and beautiful natural surroundings it has to offer.
Whether you want to experience all of Whistler's majesty on a guided sightseeing tour or just explore Whistler Blackcomb at your pace, there are many options to get out there. And with the opening of the brand new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola connecting Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains at their peaks, mountain-top sightseeing just got a whole lot bigger.
Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 938-9242
Whistler Blackcomb
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-6283
Backcountry Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (778) 387-7433
Outdoor Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-0647
Tree Top Adventures
Experience Whistler from high up in the forest with an adventure amongst the tree tops. Choose from an aerial ropes course or a tree top trek featuring suspension bridges, boardwalks and platforms. Suitable for adults and kids, monkeying around in the trees has never been more fun!
Ziptrek Ecotours
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 935-0001
Wild Play Whistler
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-4086
Skyline Eco-Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 892-9100
Via Ferrata
Experience a unique and exhilarating climbing excursion to the summit of Whistler Peak. Via Ferrata is Italian for "Iron Way" and consists of an engineered vertical pathway featuring permanently fixed cables for safety and metal rung ladders to ease your movement over the rocks. Whistler offers the first and only Via Ferrata in Canada, with stunning views and a vertical perspective you never thought possible. Best of all, Whistler's Via Ferrata does not require any special skills or prior experience.
Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 938-9242
Whistler Blackcomb
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-6283
Wakeboard & Wakesurf Adventures
Take the best parts of surfing and waterskiing, mix them together on Whistler's gorgeous Green Lake, and you've got the resort's newest summer adventures wakeboarding and wakesurfing! Let certified coaches teach you how to ride the wake behind a high speed boat, feel the thrill of new adventure and cruise around one of the resort's most scenic lakes. Great for groups, families or when you're visiting solo.
Outdoor Adventures
Adara Hotel Concierge – Phone - 1 866 502-3272
Phone: (604) 932-0647
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