Things To Do in Whistler
Whether you're in Whistler on a budget or just looking for how to make the most of your time here, check out our list of things to do or sample itineraries for creating a truly memorable holiday.
10 Things To Do In The Winter
10 Things To Do In The Summer
10 Things To Do In The Spring
- Enjoy the sunshine as you hit the slopes for spring skiing
- Hop on a bike and rip it up in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park
- Get ready for summer sandals and shorts with a pedicure or body scrub at one of Whistler's many spas
- Breathe in the fresh spring air of Whistler's backcountry on a guided ATV tour
- Take part in dine in Whistler and enjoy special savings and menus at Whistler's award-winning restaurants
- Shop 'til you drop at the more than 200 retail stores in Whistler
- Fly through Whistler's forest canopy on a zipline adventure
- Practice your swing at Whistler's driving range
- Explore one of Whistler's many hikes, either solo or guided
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- Check out Whistler's eclectic art galleries on a self-guided tour
- Learn about Whistler's First Nations culture at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre located in the Upper Village
- Play a few rounds of tennis at the Whistler Racquet Club; they have three full-sized indoor courts and offer lessons, camps and coaching
- Chill out at the Whistler Public Library with your laptop (they have free wireless internet) or a good book
- Pamper yourself with a relaxing massage or facial at one of Whistler's famous spas
- Buy a big bag of popcorn and catch a flick at Whistler's Village 8 cinemas
- Go swimming, ice skating and weight lifting all under one roof at Meadow Park Sports Centre
- Look for that perfect new outfit or sports gear at one of Whistler's 200 shops
- Dig into fondue, a Whistler favourite, at one of Whistler's award-winning restaurants
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- Sip a grande mochachino on the patio of one of the local coffee shops and pass time people-watching
- Hop on Whistler's local transit and spend time exploring the resort
- Take a brewery tour and sample some local suds
- Lose yourself in a good book at the Whistler Public Library
- Go for a stroll or ride on the Valley Trail around Whistler
- Take a walk through the Interpretive Forest and learn about Whistler's flora
- Head to the Core for a drop-in indoor climbing session
- See Whistler in a whole new way with the Valley of Dreams Walking Tour offered my Whistler Museum. Admission is by donation and leaves from the Visitor Centre
- Stretch your tired muscles at a FREE yoga class at lululemon
- Chocolate fondue for two? You bet - hit the Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
- Hike up Rainbow Trail to the waterfalls
- Hear some local musical talent at a Village club
- Shop for unique local jewellery at the Whistler Farmers' Market
- Spend an afternoon at Rainbow Park sunning and swimming in Alta Lake.
- Spend the afternoon playing in the indoor water park at Meadow Park Sports Centre
- Love! Play a game of outdoor tennis at the Whistler Tennis Club
- Explore Whistler's First Nations culture with a tour of the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
- Pick up some food from the Farmers' Market and go have a picnic at Lost Lake
- Hit a bucket of balls at the driving range
- Browse the stacks at Armchair Books - you'll find lots of titles on local history, cuisine and nature.
- Explore the 2010 Olympic venues with a ski jumping tour or try shooting a biathlon rifle at Whistler Olympic Park
- Practice your pirouettes at the Meadow Park indoor ice skating rink
- Have a cold beer on a hot day on the Longhorn or GLC patio and watch the mountain bikers fly down Whistler Mountain
- Spend an afternoon browsing all of the local art galleries
- Enjoy lunch or dinner at El Furniture Warehouse where all food is $4.95El Furniture
10 Things To Do With The Kids
- Try indoor rock climbing. Kids are naturals at it
- Fly high through the trees and across Fitzsimmons Creek on a zipline
- Have a sandcastle-building competition at the beach.
- Hug an ancient cedar tree - see how many family members it takes to encircle it
- Bounce in a bouncy castle or swing from the trapeze in the Adventure Zone
- Slide down all the runs, from green to black diamond, at the Tube Park
- Take part in a Whistler Kids Ski Camp
- Go crazy in the Great Glass Elevator Candy Shop - but don't spoil your dinner
- Eat a yummy hot dog slathered in cheese from Zog's Dogs
- Careen down A-line or Angry Pirate at the Mountain Bike Park
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