Whistler Adventures, Events and Experiences

Whistler Adventures, Events and Experiences
There's Something for Everyone

By Steven Hill / Images By Joern Rohde

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Whether young or young-at-heart, no matter who you are or what type of adventure you crave, Whistler is truly a mecca for can’t-miss experiences. From outdoor sports galore to family entertainment to cultural and culinary events, Whistler has it all — and you can potentially combine a bit of everything in a visit!


Getting Out and About

Of course, if you’ve come to Whistler, you’re probably looking for world-class outdoor adventures. And the resort delivers everything you could dream of and more. Here are just some examples of unique Whistler fun.

The Whistler area is home to a wide range of wildlife, including black bears. Why not book a bear viewing tour and explore their natural habitat safely while learning how to coexist with these beautiful animals.

From the scenic paved Valley Trail that links the Village to the resort’s neighbourhoods, to the wide variety of gravel and single-track mountain bike trails, to the world-renowned Whistler Bike Park, Whistler is an ideal destination for two-wheeled adventures for the whole family. Bring your bike or rent one, pick up a map, and explore.

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Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, and SUP — you can paddle to your heart’s content on Whistler’s lakes and the River of Golden Dreams. Crystal-clear water and incredible scenery await. Whether it’s a gentle paddle down a meandering stream, a leisurely adventure on one of the many lakes, or the challenge of whitewater, Whistler is a paddler’s delight.
Fly through the ancient old-growth forest over creeks, or from mountain to mountain, with unrivaled views. Ziplining is a family-friendly adventure that combines the exhilaration of gliding along cables high in the air with education about Whistler’s ecology, flora and fauna. whistler.ziptrek.com

Bungee jumping is not for the faint of heart. Whistler Bungee gives you the thrill of leaping from a bridge high above the rushing, glacier-fed Cheakamus River in a 50-metre (160-foot) drop. An adrenaline rush like no other, it’s next to impossible not to scream. whistlerbungee.com

But that’s just a taste of the outdoor adventures available. There’s also camping, sightseeing, hiking, ATV, off-road buggy, Jeep 4x4 tours, fishing and so much more. You’d need to visit multiple times to experience them all, but there’s more than outdoor fun.

Village Entertainment and Events

Whistler’s entertainment schedule is jam-packed, year-round, with a wide variety of sporting, cultural and culinary events that fill the Village with eager fans, spectators, media, music and more.

Open-air musical performances from jazz and R&B to Indie pop, rock, and chilled-out beats, the Whistler Summer Concert Series delivers live music at the Olympic Plaza throughout most of the summer. These free outdoor concerts usually begin around 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic or grab take-out from the many restaurants nearby, and find a spot on the lawn. whistler.ca/culture-recreation

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A world-class celebration of everything biking, Crankworx Whistler is a 10-day, gravity-defying festival featuring the best mountain bike riders in the world. Hardcore, elite-level bike competition overtakes the Village along with music and parties galore. crankworx.com/festival/whistler
The RBC GranFondo Whistler draws road cyclists of all abilities to take to the Sea to Sky Highway for a 122 km (76 mi.) pedal from Vancouver to Whistler Village. rbcgranfondo.com/whistler

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Switching gears to the culinary side, the Whistler Village Beer Festival is a weekend of comaraderie with beer sampling, axe throwing, yoga, live music, parties and food. gibbonswhistler.com/festivals-events
Cornucopia Whistler is Whistler’s signature foodie event, featuring 10 days of exquisite food and beverage tastings, informative food and drink seminars, demonstrations by renowned chefs, parties and intimate pairing dinners with top chefs and winemakers. whistlercornucopia.com

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Dining and Nightlife

Recreated and entertained, wander the picturesque Village and discover that Whistler has so much to offer. You’ll find every possible gastronomic experience you could ask for here. From laid-back après in one of the resort’s hotspots to five-star dining at a top restaurant, Whistler’s restaurants offer world-class fare like nowhere else. whistler.com/dining
And Whistler’s nightlife is justly famous. Hang out at a pub with your mates and quaff a pint or two, or dance the night away at one of the clubs. Catch live music from one of our local stars or a set from a top DJ. A fun evening is guaranteed when the sun goes down in Whistler.

And that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the adventures, events and experiences you can have on your visit to Whistler. It’s all here and waiting for you. Check whistler.com and whistler.ca before and during your visit to ensure you don’t miss out on anything.