Ski
Whistler/Blackcomb
Mountain
Lifts open daily 8:30am-3:30pm (to 4:30pm mid-Mar until closing,
depending on weather and conditions)
4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler
One pass gives access to both ski areas. Locals have their preferences, but the
both offer great skiing. Whistler Mountain has 5,006 feet of vertical and over
100 marked runs that are serviced by a high-speed gondola and eight high-speed
chairlifts, plus four other lifts and tows. Helicopter service from the top of
the mountain makes another 100-plus runs on nearby glaciers accessible. There
are cafeterias and gift shops on the peak as well as a licensed restaurant.
Blackcomb Mountain has 5,280 feet of vertical and over 100 marked runs that are
serviced by nine high-speed chairlifts, plus three other lifts and tows. The
cafeteria and gift shop aren't far from the peak, and the licensed restaurant is
worth the gondola trip even if you're not skiing. The view is spectacular. Both
mountains also have bowls and glade skiing, with Blackcomb offering glacier
skiing well into August.
Glacier Skiing & Snowboarding
Blackcomb Mountain's Horstman's Glacier is open long into the summer for
sun-filled days of skiing and snowboarding. Two T-bars serve the experienced
snowboarders and skiers. Be sure to pack sunscreen for sun protection. Visitors
can ski or snowboard in the heat of summer sun, and then return to Whistler
Village, and finishing the day with a round of golf or a swim in a warm mountain
lake.
More Winter Activities
Blackcomb
Horsedrawn Sleigh Rides
(604) 932-7631
Daily on the hour 5-8 Dec.-March.
Tours depart from the Base II of Blackcomb Mountain at the end of Glacier Drive.
Tours of the wooded countryside stop at a warming cabin where musical
entertainment is provided. Lunch and Dinner sleigh rides are available by
reservation.
Dogsledding
4314 Main Street
Suite 36
Whistler, BC
(604) 932-4086
Call for details.
Golf
Furry Creek Golf
and Country Club
(604) 894-2224
Built on a mountainside that slopes down to Howe Sound. Short course: 6,001
yards from the gold tees, but a welcome challenge for those who love climbing.
Whistler Golf Club
(604) 932-4544
Just under 6, 400 yards with a slope rating of 128. Designed by Arnold Palmer.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club
(604) 938-2095
6.635 yards from the back tees with a slope rating of 142. The clubhouse is
architecturally noteworthy.
More Summer Activities
Canoe/Kayak,
Hiking, Biking
Backroads Whistler
Located in Comor Sports - near the Marketplace
PHONE: (604)932-3111
FAX: (604)932-1204
www.backroadswhistler.com
Complete Whistler adventure tour company specializing in canoeing, kayaking,
hiking, and mountain biking tours and rentals. Creating memories since 1985.
White-Water Rafting
Whistler River Adventures
4165 Springs Lane
Whistler, BC
(604) 932-3532
At the base of the Whistler Mountain gondola in Whistler Village. Trips depart
daily. 8-8 Mid-May- early-September.
Adventure Zone
The Whistler Adventure Zone is located at the bottom of Blackcomb Mountain.
Combination packages are available for families and groups.
Mini Golf
Adult, youth, senior, child, and family rates available. Golf clubs, balls,
putters are all provided. Open daily until September 15.
Westcoaster Luge
Zoom past the muddy mountain bikers as you ride down the mountain on your very
own sled. Banking curves, screaming straight-aways. Weather permitting. Open
weekends until September 15.
Great Wall Climbing Centre
There are nine routes to stretch your capabilities as you climb the 25 foot wall
- safely guided by the experts. Ideal for children and novice climbers. Open
until September 15.
All-Canadian Trapeze
Swing, fly, and catch your friend. Or not. A completely enclosed safety net is
just metres below. Open until September 15.
Kiss the Sky Trampoline
Open weekends until September 15.
Horseback Tours on Blackcomb Mountain
Trot up Whistler in pioneering style for a 45 minute guided scenic trail ride of
Blackcomb Mountain. Open daily
The Whistler Explorer
BC Rail 1- 800/339-8752 or 604/984-5246;
If you have only a day to explore the backcountry of southern British Columbia,
don't miss the Whistler Explorer. For centuries, the canyons, mountain meadows,
and lakes of the area between Whistler and Kelly Lake were inaccessible to all
but the most experienced hikers. The Whistler Explorer, offers a leisurely way
to see this remote landscape.
Departing from the Whistler train station on Lake Placid Road at 8am, the
Explorer takes an 8 1/2-hour round-trip ramble through the spectacular Pemberton
Valley and past Seton Lake and Anderson Lake. After leaving the historic town of
Lillooet, the train follows the Fraser River, climbing high above the canyon and
offering breathtaking views before arriving at Kelly Lake, which is adjacent to
the historic Cariboo Gold Rush Trail. After a 1-hour break, passengers re-board
the train, returning to Whistler at 5:30pm.
Whistler Museum
4329 Main Street
Whistler, BC V0N 1B0
604-932-2019
July and August Daily 10 AM to 4 PM;
September through June
Thursday to Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM
Discover the female pioneer who put Whistler on the map! |
