Top Whistler Outdoor Activities

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.

Take your sightseeing to the skies on an exhilarating zipline tour through the unspoiled Whistler-area wilderness. With your choice of two different tours, select the ideal experience for your taste. Breathe in crisp mountain air as you cruise above white water rivers and the alpine forest of Blackcomb Mountain and Whistler, spotting local wildlife and learning about mountain ecology. A most adventurous way to learn!

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 see an active bear den, beaver lodge, and bird sanctuaries, all while taking in views of the Canadian Rockies.

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.

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.

Soar above the mountains and glaciers of British Columbia with this sightseeing helicopter flight from Whistler. Admire stunning aerial views of Whistler, Blackcomb, and the Garibaldi Provincial Park, home to the volcanic Black Tusk, Garibaldi Lake, and Rainbow Glacier. Weather permitting, the helicopter will land to let you enjoy a short stroll around the high alpine wilderness.

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. 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.

Enjoy a thrilling rock climbing experience at Whistler on this ‘Via Ferrata’ tour. With safety cables and metal rungs to help you climb, it’s an activity suitable even for first-time climbers. Challenge yourself to climb the entire route and feel a rush of adrenaline as you reach the 7,087 foot (2160-meter) mountain summit.

Calling all adventure lovers, this ATV tour allows you to drive through the rugged terrains and spectacular landscapes of Callaghan Valley at your own speed. Following your guide, you’ll follow an off-road, single track trails that leads to rivers, streams, and mountain viewpoints. See old-growth forests and the historic NorthAir gold mine. A valid driving license is required for this activity, which is only suitable for single riders who have previous ATV experience.

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.

Take to the skies and enjoy breathtaking views over Canada’s rugged mountainscape on this 30 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.

Test your nerve on Canada’s longest zipline on this 1.5-hour Sasquatch zipline adventure in Whistler. Following a safety briefing with a guide, harness up to the zipline and let yourself go! During your 7,000-foot (2,133-meter) descent, zoom at top speed down the face of Blackcomb Mountain, and take in spectacular views over the forests, lakes, peaks, rivers and glacier. At the bottom, disconnect from the zipline with a smile of exhilaration on your face and watch as your friends whizz down.

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).

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.

Bring your lumberjack fantasies to life during a 1-hour axe throwing experience in Whistler. Open from 11am to 10pm, you can easily fit this thrilling event into your schedule. After a safety briefing, you’re ready to take a shot at the bullseye. The fun-filled activity is great for workplace team building, an atypical first date, and even family outings (children must be at least 10-years-old).

Whistler has some awesome fishing opportunities in British Columbia and this tour takes you to a spot popular with locals. Get suited up in waders and boots, choose between spin or fly fishing, and set out around the creeks and riversides with a local guide. Depending on the time of year, try your luck fishing for wild rainbow trout, salmon, and bull trout.

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.

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.

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!

Enjoy extreme adventure in Canada’s rugged wilderness on this half-day mountain bike tour in Whistler. Follow your guide along single-track trails through the beautiful Whistler Valley. Spin along gravel terrain, jump rocks and tree roots, and challenge yourself against winding climbs and sweeping descents. Keep your eyes open for sightings of native wildlife in the forests and glades. With the route customized to your group’s preferences and conditions on the day, this mountain bike adventure is suitable for beginner and expert riders alike. Please Note: Minimum of 2 people required per booking

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.

Bring the family for one of Whistler’s most unique summer activities – summer bobsleigh! Youth (12-18) get 50% off with a full paying adult (2:1 ratio). Please book any additional kids as adults. No experience is required. After an orientation and a tour of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games venue including an exclusive track walk, your team will ride in a bobsleigh equipped with wheels, driven by a trained pilot, through twists and turns with speeds of up to 90km/hr. Summer Bobsleigh runs rain or shine, so it’s the perfect addition to your time in Whistler, whatever the weather. Travelers have to meet certain age, weight & height requirements (must be over 12 years old, weigh between 85lb (39kg) and 285lb (129kg), and must be between 4’6” (137cm) and 6’5” (196cm) in height).

Get outside of Whistler Village without renting a car, discover top sights in the Whistler area, and learn about the local community on this guided tour. Ideal for first-time visitors or travelers with limited time, this tour includes stops at scenic areas, such as Green Lake Lookout and Lost Lake, as well as the brewery-filled Function Junction and Whistler Olympic Village.