Whistler Things To Do
Bronze art in Whistler Village, Tourism BC photo
Whistler Blackcomb is a world-class resort offering exhilarating outdoor adventures and activities year-round.
Whistler Blackcomb attracts skiers and snowboarders from around the world, with a season that lasts more than six months, from late November to early June. The two mountains, together the largest ski area in North America, feature more than 200 marked runs, 37 lifts, 16 alpine bowls and three glaciers. The resort is also an outstanding venue for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, and guided heli- and cat-skiing.
Spring brings an array of other adventures to the resort. Hike or walk to streaming waterfalls, crystal lakes and rugged back country in Whistler mountains and parks, perfect for day trips or overnight camping. Experience gravity-defying, lift-serviced trails at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park – North America's largest, and home to the nine-day Kokanee Crankworx mountain bike festival. Canoe, kayak, raft, swim or windsurf on Whistler's numerous lakes and rivers. Fish in pristine freshwater for steelhead, trout and salmon.
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Whistler is also a golfing mecca from May through October. Golfers tee off from championship courses, all of which offer panoramic views and challenging greens.
Families will find plenty of room to play at the Adventure Zone, located at the base of Blackcomb. For the more adventurously inclined, there is paragliding, bungee jumping, horseback riding, and guided heli-hiking. The resort also hosts many cultural festivities, including Cornucopia, a four-day celebration of food and wine held each November.
The pedestrian-friendly Whistler Village bustles with excitement year-round: restaurants, spas, shopping and entertainment range from five-star luxurious to comfortably economical. Special events and programs for families, first-timers and even a nanny service mean that everyone can share in the excitement of this superlative resort. Don't miss the 10-day TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival each spring, a showcase of music and arts with professional ski and board competitions.
Visit Whistler trip ideas to discover individual travel itineraries for family activities, outdoor adventures, golfing and more.
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