histler is best known as a place for adventures in the great outdoors, but it is one of the few places in the world where visitors can have it all: unparalleled big-mountain skiing and riding, of course,
High-Flying Adventures
From soaring over mountaintops and ancient glaciers in a helicopter to ziplining over lush, old-growth forests to bungee jumping above a raging, glacier-fed river, a wide range of Whistler-based adventures will put the wind beneath your adventuring wings.
Adventuring to Dine
Delicious adventures are on the menu from early morning to late evening when you join Whistler’s long-time adventure company, Canadian Wilderness Adventures, for thrilling expeditions into the alpine. B
VANCOUVER — Stunning Beauty, World-Class Attractions
TIME magazine recently included Vancouver on its list of World’s Greatest Places 2023. The list of 50 countries, regions, cities and towns featured places chosen by the magazine’s international network of correspondents and contributors, focussing on destinations that offer new and exciting experiences for visitors.
Calendar of Events
There’s always something fun happenning in Whistler! So whether it’s sports, culture, arts, entertainment or dining events, check out our calendar to plan your visit or see what’s happenning during your stay in Whistler.
Squamish – An Outdoor Enthusiast’s Paradise
For thousands of years before European settlement, the Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh in the local tongue) people considered the head of Howe Sound a special place. After immigrants settled the area in the late 1800s, it became the hub of activity because of its abundant natural resources; more recently, lovers of mountain biking, climbing, hiking, wind sports, and other outdoor pursuits descended on Squamish to pursue the
The Summer Side of Whistler
Summertime in Whistler serves up an embarrassment of riches: endless exciting activities; an abundance of freshly picked, locally grown fruit and vegetables; multiple freshwater lakes ideal for dock diving, swimming and paddling; alpine hikes amongst wildflowers and wildlife. But can you really have too much of a good thi
Off-The-Slopes Activities
Whistler is known worldwide for its impressive ski and snowboard terrain. However, if you’re looking to take a day off the slopes or are the non-skier or boarder in your party, here are a few indoor activities with a Whistler spin.
Adventurous Relaxation
Whistler is where people often come to get away from it all. And while many an après session is filled with the never-ending debate of skiing versus snowboarding, classic versus skate skiing, backcountry versus slackcountry, one thing remains certain — almost everyone who comes to Whistler wants to unwind.
Gathie Falk – Retrospective of a Canadian Art Visionary
Shiny ceramic apples, grapefruit, oranges, stacked in neat pyramids, green-grocer style. A long, rather eerie row of well-worn, cherry-red glazed shoes. Glossy, pale green cabbages floating disobediently in the air. Painted flowers growing beside concrete. Parrots spinning on record players. Random videotaped picnic performances. Cloudy, painted night skies.