Callaghan Valley
Callaghan Valley

Callaghan Valley

Full av forntida skog och omgiven av Stillahavskustbergen 56 mil (90 km) norr om Vancouver, är Callaghan Valley riktigt BC backcountry. På sommaren är dalen hem för backpackers och vandrare som letar efter en vildmarksupplevelse, medan på vintern är längdskidåkning och snöskor populärt, med över 70 km längdåkningsspår och 6 km (10 km) av snöskor spår att utforska.

Hem till vinter-OS 2010 nordiska händelser, bergmuren som omger dalen skapar ett unikt klimat som ser några av de djupaste snöfallarna i hela Kanada. Skidsäsongen är ofta 150 dagar lång och löper ända till mitten av april.

På våren och sommaren är Callaghan Valley alla vildblommiga ängar och våtmarker, där du kan åka camping vid sjön, paddla kanot, segla, fiska och vandra. Parken på 6590 hektar (2667 hektar) är också det främsta djurlivsområdet. Håll utkik efter bobcats och ekorrar, svartstjärtade hjortar och älgar, svarta och grizzlybjörnar.

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Whistler, British Columbia, BC V0N 0A0

The basics

Callaghan Valley is known for its reliable winter snow. Adventure-seeking visitors arrive in the snow-sure valley to take advantage of the numerous opportunities for outdoor fun. Together, Callaghan Country and Whistler Olympic Park offer an extensive network of skiing, snowshoeing, and ski touring routes, as well as biathlon and tobogganing facilities. For high-speed thrills, opt for a snowmobile tour around the valley, navigating your way through forest trails and across frozen lakes. In summer, guided walking and e-bike tours focus on nature and the sporting legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

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Things to know before you go

  • Driving conditions in the valley can be difficult in winter, especially after heavy snow, and secondary roads may not be plowed; ensure your car has winter tires and carry chains.
  • Forest service roads in the valley are not well-maintained and are best tackled with a four-wheel drive.
  • Cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment can be rented from Callaghan Country’s Alexander Falls Touring Centre and from Whistler Olympic Park Day Lodge.
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How to get there

Callaghan Valley is just off the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99), about a 20-minute drive south of Whistler. Shuttle buses run between Whistler Village and Whistler Olympic Park between late December and the end of March.

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When to get there

The snow season in Callaghan Valley is long, with snow typically present between December and April. On Wednesdays between January and mid-March, you can try late-night skiing at Whistler Olympic Park.

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Callaghan Lake Provincial Park

In summer, visitors to the area can camp at Callaghan Lake Provincial Park. Drive-in camping spots are available at the lake’s edge. The low water temperature hinders the growth of algae, keeping the lake surface mirror-clear and reflecting the surrounding peaks.

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