Top Whistler Outdoor Activities

Whistler is known for its fantastic skiing and winter sports, but for travelers that don't want to hit the slopes, there's still lots to see. On this sightseeing tour, experience incredible scenery, and enjoy your guide's commentary as you ride. Visit Green Lake Lookout, Rainbow Park, and consider an optional stop at Whistler Brewing Company. This tour—perfect for first-time visitors—is the ideal way to get your bearings and see the sights around Whistler.

Get behind the wheel of your own 4X4 off-road buggy on this guided tour of Whistler. First, receive instructions on how to drive your buggy. Then, rev your engine and climb rugged mountain roads and forested single-track trails in Callaghan Valley. Take in scenic views while keeping your eyes peeled for local wildlife along the way.

Travelers that want to explore Whistler on a day trip from Vancouver typically need to rent a car and drive, which means focusing on the road rather than the landscape. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy the views on this sightseeing tour to Whistler, complete with a guide to whisk you there. Along the way you can see Downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park, enjoy views of Howe Sound, and take a few hours to explore Whistler independently.

Explore Whistler safely and easily with this guided electric biking tour. The e-bikes offer riders a little extra oomph getting around and allow groups of varying biking abilities to ride along together. On this tour, pedal through towering old-growth forests, feel the refreshing alpine streams, and pass through the affluent Benchlands neighborhood, all while taking in views of the Canadian Rockies.

Take to the skies and enjoy breathtaking views over Canada’s rugged mountainscape on this 30- or 40-minute glacier sightseeing experience by floatplane from Whistler. Hop into your flightseeing plane near Green Lake and take your seat. Then, watch as the land disappears beneath you and soar high over Whistler’s rugged terrain. Admire panoramic views over the region’s mighty glaciers, soaring peaks, shimmering lakes and dense forests. Listen as your pilot shares insight into the valleys’ rich geography, and upgrade your tour for a further 10 minutes’ airtime.

Want to see Whistler's wilderness without having to huff up any mountains? Take a comfortable helicopter ride over some of British Columbia's most stunning glaciers and snowcapped peaks to orient yourself with Whistler, or amp up the joy ride with longer aerial explorations of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and Garibaldi Provincial Park. If the weather permits, you will even touch down on Rainbow Mountain for a short stroll, where the scenery might take your breath away after all (mountain landings are complimentary and weather dependent). A minimum of 2 passengers are required to confirm a flight, we will match up guests as required.

Paddle the scenic River of Golden Dreams on this self-guided river excursion through the Whistler wetlands. After a river orientation, and practice on Alta Lake, paddle your choice of single kayak or double Canadian canoes down river while looking for wildlife and wildflowers. At the end, enjoy a complimentary shuttle ride back up river to the starting point.

Fly through our Cougar Mountain wonderland in Whistler, on the world’s most spectacular ziplines. We’ve designed and custom-built one of the best adventures in the world. Your tour starts with a custom 4×4 climb up Rainbow Mountain, and at the top we will get you ready to soar across mountain valleys and through old growth forests on four dual ziplines. Highlighted by our longest zipline at well over a kilometer long and 200 meters high, you will reach speeds up to 100 km/hour as you fly through the BC backcountry.

Give your Whistler vacation the golden touch with a 4-hour progressive dinner tour of the area’s most established restaurants. Taste fine local cuisine from award-winnings chefs and visit cavernous wine cellars — where you will learn to saber a champagne bottle! With a savvy guide, you'll sample regional fare from blackened ahi tuna to icewine truffles, a local specialty. Get an interactive culinary education including four delicious courses and lots of fun.

Head to the famed ski town of Whistler Village—the headquarters for many of the 2010 Winter Olympic events—on this winter snowmobile tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, and then explore the local back-country terrain. Visit scenic trails and lookouts, frozen lakes, and high-alpine bowls on this exciting small-group tour. If you forget some of your winter gear—snow pants, jackets, boots, gloves, helmets, and goggles—you have the option to borrow at no additional charge. A hot drink and snack are included.

Great for both rock climbing novices and experienced climbers, this private session with a professional climbing guide will introduce you and your group to the local rock climbing crags in Squamish or Whistler. Climb some of the best single pitch routes that the area offers. There are a variety of climbs to suit everyone's abilities.

Skate across Whistler's rugged Callaghan Valley on an invigorating snowmobile trip. Follow your guide on a ride through the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics events, cutting across forested hillsides and frozen lakes. Along the way stop to admire the beautiful British Columbia landscape, snap photos, and partake in a traditional Yukon breakfast of eggs and syrupy waffles cooked on a wood stove (upgrade required).

Enjoy high-octane thrills in the wilds of British Columbia on this off-road driving experience in Whistler. Choose the off-road course to suit your skill level and experience. Explore rugged 4x4 tracks through the dense forests around Whistler with your guide and keep your eyes open for sightings of native wildlife. Enjoy breathtaking views over the glacial lakes, soaring peaks, rolling rivers, plunging valleys and rocky shorelines of Whistler’s mighty backcountry. With a range of tours suited to novice and intermediate drivers, this tour is suited to all.

Most people associate Whistler as a winter destination but the summer months also hold a number of fun activities with fewer crowds. Join a small group and take a guided hike to the Whistler Train Wreck which occurred back in the 1950s. Check out graffiti painted by local artists and take in the natural landscapes on this peaceful adventure.

Want to spend a day in Whistler but don’t want to lose a day just in travel time? This round-trip seaplane flight from Vancouver provides the perfect solution. This convenient transport package includes two 35-minute flights between Vancouver and Green Lake in Whistler, as well as a shuttle service to and from Whistler Village or a bike rental. Spend the day or just an afternoon discovering the sights and sounds of Whistler, and end on a high note with a return flight to Vancouver.

A small-group helicopter tour lets you take in Whistler from a new angle—make the most of your time in the mountains and soar over Whistler Blackcomb resort, marvel at the glaciers of Garibaldi Provincial Park, and gaze down at Whistler Village far below. With several pickup options available, this short tour is perfect for the busy traveler.

Whistler offers gentle learner slopes, snow-filled glades, and challenging forest runs, and ranks among the world’s finest all-round ski resorts—but the equipment rental shop queues can be tiresome. With this ski, pole, and boot hire service, reserve your gear ahead of time and avoid the long wait. Reach the snow faster with in-house fitting at your accommodation, and enjoy complete peace-of-mind with slope-side servicing included.

Drive a snowmobile through the Callaghan Valley on a snowmobile tour from Whistler that explores the abandoned NorthAir gold mine site. You’ll follow broad, winding trails to an open area that’s a perfect ‘play area’ for snowmobiles, and then get a glimpse of Whistler’s spectacular backcountry. This snowmobile tour includes a short training session, plus it’s ideal for families and first-time riders.

Get from Whistler to Vancouver in just 40-minutes and take in gorgeous views along the way during this scenic flight aboard a sea-plane. Catch your flight near Whistler and Blackcomb and soar over glacial fed Green Lake. Take in the massive mountain range and cross the Georgia Strait before landing in Coal Harbour, Vancouver.

Admire British Columbia’s spectacular natural beauty from the air on this exciting helicopter tour from Whistler. Soar high over rolling alpine meadows and admire mighty waterfalls cascading through the countryside. Hover over the Whistler and Blackcomb mountain peaks, marvel at the mighty Cheakamus Glacier and gaze out over the untouched mountain wilderness of Garibaldi Provincial Park — home to the volcanic Black Tusk mountain.

This 3-hour summertime paddle from Whistler takes you on an enchanting canoe journey from Alta Lake to Green Lake. Alta Creek is also known as the River of Golden Dreams, as it boasts gorgeous scenery of British Columbia. Wildflower-lined banks, old-growth forests and local wildlife are all part of your passing tableaux. Bonus: Round-trip transport from the Carleton Lodge is included.

Venture off-road and explore the backcountry trails of the Brandywine Valley on this ATV adventure. Get behind the wheel of an ATV and zip along forest roads, bush trails, and dirt tracks; stop at lookout points and enjoy incredible views of Whistler, Blackcomb and Black Tusk; and keep a look out for wildlife including deer, eagles, and bears.

Pull on your harness and enjoy high-altitude adventure in the forest on this 3.5-hour aerial treetop course in Whistler. Choose the course to suit your ability, from mild to wild, and test your nerve on a series of thrilling high-rope challenges in the Canadian wilderness. Navigate hair-raising courses up to 60 feet (18 meters) in the air or opt for a relaxing route through the woods. Make your way over spinning balls in the treetops, leap across rolling logs and swing through the air on Tarzan ropes!