Whistler Activities and Attractions:
They're Endless!

Ski or snowboard on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Over 3000 hectares of diverse terrain invites skiers of all levels and abilities. Lessons and rentals available.

Glacier skiing: Whistler is the only resort in North America where you can ski or ride on a glacier

Heli-Rides In winter, board a helicopter for the gravity-defying rush of heli-skiing. In summer, try heli-sightseeing and heli-hiking - perhaps stop on a glacier for lunch!

Peak 2 Peak Gondola between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Enjoy the panoramic vistas of glacier-capped mountain ranges and the Whistler Valley.

Hike, Cycle or X-Country Ski: Walk, cycle, jog or blade the Valley Trail, which gently traverses the Valley. It becomes an excellent Nordic Cross Country ski route during the winter season.

Golf
Whistler is home to four world-class championship courses designed by the greats: Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Arnold Palmer and Les Furber. The scenery at each is spectacular, with magnificent snow-capped mountain peaks and an abundance of wildlife.

Alpine Hiking
Venture into the mountains and backcountry and you'll experience some of the most awesome, breath-taking views of mountain peaks and glaciers available on earth.  As well, you will encounter an abundance of wildlife, waterfalls, alpine lakes and meadows bursting with flowers.

Mountain Biking
Ranked one of the best mountain biking areas in the world, go for an adrenaline rush down the runs at Whistler Bike Park, North America's largest. Come during CrankWorx in August, and watch champion riders hurl themselves down the mountain and perform gravity-defying bike stunts.

Ziptrek Ecotours
Zoom through trees and over rivers on zipline cables, in the forest valley nestled in ancient rainforest that divides Blackcomb and Whistler mountains. It's exhilarating!

Bungee Jumping.
Experience the rush of bungee jumping down a lush gorge nestled between old growth forest and rugged basalt column cliffs

Canoe and Kayak glide through Whistler's pristine rivers and lakes for hours.
White Water Rafting is available for the more adventuresome times.

Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides - Gentle Clydesdale-Percheron horses take you quietly through forested winter wonderland, ending with a gourmet fondue dinner.

Snowmobile Tours  - some of the most incredible in the world

Snowshoe Tours range from serene walks through old growth forests on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, to vigorous treks on the backcountry trails.

Dogsled Tours - Tour the gorgeous backcountry behind your team of loveable and energetic Alaskan Racing Huskies.

Even if your favourite activity or pastime is not listed here, you can likely still find it in Whistler!!

Some links of interest:
www.adventureswhistler.com
www.whistlerbungee.com
www.ziptrek.com

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