Marielle’s guidebook
Pampering
Scandinave Spa Whistler
8010 Mons RdWater therapy - great way to relax and unwind
Sightseeing
A mile-ish magical night walk of lights in the forest. Villea Lumina is a multimedia light experience.
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Vallea Lumina
4293 Mountain SquareA mile-ish magical night walk of lights in the forest. Villea Lumina is a multimedia light experience.
To catch stunning views over Howe Sound. There is also a suspension bridge and small trails in the area. A 5-minute walk from the gondola will take you to Shannon Falls. At 335 meters, Shannon Falls is the 3rd highest waterfall in the province. An impressive sight to behold from the base.
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Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99To catch stunning views over Howe Sound. There is also a suspension bridge and small trails in the area. A 5-minute walk from the gondola will take you to Shannon Falls. At 335 meters, Shannon Falls is the 3rd highest waterfall in the province. An impressive sight to behold from the base.
On Whistler Mountain where the Whistler Gondola drops off and next to where the Peak to Peak Gondola crosses to Blackcomb Mountain and is accessible all year round. It is the main lunch sot for skiers and snowboarders on Whistler Mountain. There is a marvelous outdoor terrace overlooking the valley. Then you can head to the Peak Express which leads to the top of Whistler Mountain where you will find yourself to the alpine tundra, above the tree line, where the rocky environment greets you. There is also the Cloudracker Skybridge, a suspension bridge on the peak of Whistler Mountain. The bridge spans some 130 meters across the Whistler Bowl and ends in the Raven's Eye Cliff Walk, and offers a 360-degree viewing platform.
Roundhouse Lodge
4545 Blackcomb WayOn Whistler Mountain where the Whistler Gondola drops off and next to where the Peak to Peak Gondola crosses to Blackcomb Mountain and is accessible all year round. It is the main lunch sot for skiers and snowboarders on Whistler Mountain. There is a marvelous outdoor terrace overlooking the valley. Then you can head to the Peak Express which leads to the top of Whistler Mountain where you will find yourself to the alpine tundra, above the tree line, where the rocky environment greets you. There is also the Cloudracker Skybridge, a suspension bridge on the peak of Whistler Mountain. The bridge spans some 130 meters across the Whistler Bowl and ends in the Raven's Eye Cliff Walk, and offers a 360-degree viewing platform.
This takes you from Whistler to Blackcomb Mountain. Suspended 436 meters high and spanning 4.4 kms is the highest cable car above ground and longest unsupported span between two cable car towers. A spectacular experience all year round!
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Peak 2 Peak Gondola Whistler
This takes you from Whistler to Blackcomb Mountain. Suspended 436 meters high and spanning 4.4 kms is the highest cable car above ground and longest unsupported span between two cable car towers. A spectacular experience all year round!
Just south of Whistler, these falls are 70 meters.
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Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
Just south of Whistler, these falls are 70 meters.
These falls are a 15 minute drive north of Whistler Village plus a short walk through the woods. It’s family friendly and has a well marked trail leading you to the falls.
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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Lake TrailThese falls are a 15 minute drive north of Whistler Village plus a short walk through the woods. It’s family friendly and has a well marked trail leading you to the falls.
Culture
To see permanent collections and a high caliber of evolving exhibitions
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Audain Art Museum
4350 Blackcomb WayTo see permanent collections and a high caliber of evolving exhibitions
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
4584 Blackcomb WayLearn about the area's First Nations
A nice way to learn about Whistler’s history from wilderness to world-class resort. the Whistler Museum tells Whistler’s stories from fun-loving pioneers, to the creation of Whistler Blackcomb, to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and beyond.
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Whistler Museum
4333 Main StA nice way to learn about Whistler’s history from wilderness to world-class resort. the Whistler Museum tells Whistler’s stories from fun-loving pioneers, to the creation of Whistler Blackcomb, to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and beyond.
Restaurants and shopping
One of Whistler’s most iconic features is the pedestrian promenade that runs through the heart of the village. The promenade meanders from the marketplace at the north of the village to the base of Whistler Mountain at the south.
There is also a playground where children can play and a skating rink in the winter.
Whistler Village Sports
4205 Village SquareGolf
Snow capped Whistler peaks; a brilliant emerald-coloured lake; majestic fir trees; fresh invigorating mountain air: This is the setting that inspired the great Jack Nicklaus tomcreate à golf course as unique as himself. This par 71, 18-hole course winds along a gentle valley floor offering you a spectacular setting as your golfing skills are tested to the fullest.
Nicklaus North Golf Course
8080 Nicklaus N BlvdArnold Palmer-designed course featuring mountain views. The club offers great golf rates, group packages, tournaments, a golf academy and the Nike golf shop. It has a bar& grill with a daily happy hour.
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Whistler Golf Club
4001 Whistler WayArnold Palmer-designed course featuring mountain views. The club offers great golf rates, group packages, tournaments, a golf academy and the Nike golf shop. It has a bar& grill with a daily happy hour.
This golf course is a 18-hole Audubon-certified, and transverses creeks, ponds, stands of ancient Douglas fir and granite rock faces, waterfalls,and wildlife, creating an unforgettable golf experience.
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Fairmont Chateau Whistler
4599 Chateau BlvdThis golf course is a 18-hole Audubon-certified, and transverses creeks, ponds, stands of ancient Douglas fir and granite rock faces, waterfalls,and wildlife, creating an unforgettable golf experience.
Activities
Winter activities: cross country skiing; snowshoeing; and biathlon. Take a lesson or introduce your child to Nordic ski disciplines such as cross country, biathlon or even ski jumping in one of the youth lessons and camps.
In the summer: experience the Olympic legacy and its sport at your own pace on one of the designated hiking routes with breathtaking mountain and valley views. Try the interactive Summer Biathlon Experience, play a round of disc golf or discover the Olympic sights and interpretive signage.
There is a fully-licensed Day Lodge café which provides dine-in or to-go options.
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Whistler Olympic Park
1500 Callaghan RdWinter activities: cross country skiing; snowshoeing; and biathlon. Take a lesson or introduce your child to Nordic ski disciplines such as cross country, biathlon or even ski jumping in one of the youth lessons and camps.
In the summer: experience the Olympic legacy and its sport at your own pace on one of the designated hiking routes with breathtaking mountain and valley views. Try the interactive Summer Biathlon Experience, play a round of disc golf or discover the Olympic sights and interpretive signage.
There is a fully-licensed Day Lodge café which provides dine-in or to-go options.
This park is a leader in lift-accessed mountain biking, and an industry front-runner in developing safe gravity-sport protocols.
Several trails are provided for mountain biking adventures at this park with food and a bike shop.
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Whistler Ski Lift
Skiers PlazaThis park is a leader in lift-accessed mountain biking, and an industry front-runner in developing safe gravity-sport protocols.
Several trails are provided for mountain biking adventures at this park with food and a bike shop.
Located above Whistler Village on the side of Blackcomb Mountain, the Whistler Sliding Centre is a world-class bobsleigh, skeleton and luge facility.
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Whistler Sliding Centre
4910 Glacier LnLocated above Whistler Village on the side of Blackcomb Mountain, the Whistler Sliding Centre is a world-class bobsleigh, skeleton and luge facility.
Lost Lake is located in Whistler and is burrowed in old-growth forest. It is only a short walk from Whistler Village and Upper Village and best accessed by the Valley Trail from the village. You can chose to walk, cycle, rollerblade or skate your way to Lost Lake. You can go on the Lost Lake Loop forested trail. There is a network of several trails to chose from for cross country skiing suitable to your skill level.
Lost Lake is an ideal place to spend a hot summer day. The lake is crisp and clear and has a floating platoon to jump off! The park has BBQ facilities where you can cook with friends after throwing a frisbee around or after biking along the Lost Lake bike trails. There are 55 different trails for beginners to experienced riders, or cycle the wide access trails which takes you around the entirety of the lake. The Lost Lake trails are multi-use and are shared with bikers, hikers, walkers and trail runners.
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Lost Lake
Lost Lake is located in Whistler and is burrowed in old-growth forest. It is only a short walk from Whistler Village and Upper Village and best accessed by the Valley Trail from the village. You can chose to walk, cycle, rollerblade or skate your way to Lost Lake. You can go on the Lost Lake Loop forested trail. There is a network of several trails to chose from for cross country skiing suitable to your skill level.
Lost Lake is an ideal place to spend a hot summer day. The lake is crisp and clear and has a floating platoon to jump off! The park has BBQ facilities where you can cook with friends after throwing a frisbee around or after biking along the Lost Lake bike trails. There are 55 different trails for beginners to experienced riders, or cycle the wide access trails which takes you around the entirety of the lake. The Lost Lake trails are multi-use and are shared with bikers, hikers, walkers and trail runners.
Located at the southern end of the valley in the Creekside neighbourhood and features a sandy beach; docks; kid’s playground; volleyball and tennis courts; BBQ’s; off-leash dog area.
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Alpha Lake Park
Located at the southern end of the valley in the Creekside neighbourhood and features a sandy beach; docks; kid’s playground; volleyball and tennis courts; BBQ’s; off-leash dog area.
A large lake that stretches between Creekside and the Village with several parks around sits borders and plenty of room for water sports. It has a sandy beach; a kid’s play area; picnic tables and BBQ’s and a concession renting canoes and other watercraft. There are multiple parks to enjoy along its shores.
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Alta Lake
A large lake that stretches between Creekside and the Village with several parks around sits borders and plenty of room for water sports. It has a sandy beach; a kid’s play area; picnic tables and BBQ’s and a concession renting canoes and other watercraft. There are multiple parks to enjoy along its shores.
One of the quieter lakes with fewer people and a swimming dock.
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Nita Lake Lodge
2131 Lake Placid RdOne of the quieter lakes with fewer people and a swimming dock.
This lake is located north of Whistler and is popular for boating and seeing float planes landing.
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Green Lake
This lake is located north of Whistler and is popular for boating and seeing float planes landing.
This is a large river that starts at Alta Lake and leads you to Green Lake. It is approximately 5 kms long and it is recommended that you take a guided trip if you don’t have any paddling experience.
There is also Whistler Green River where you will find class 2 and 3 rapids where you can enjoy some white water rafting. You can also go fishing with different fishing tours.
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Backroads Whistler Boat Rentals and River of Golden Dreams paddling trips
3375 Lakeside RdThis is a large river that starts at Alta Lake and leads you to Green Lake. It is approximately 5 kms long and it is recommended that you take a guided trip if you don’t have any paddling experience.
There is also Whistler Green River where you will find class 2 and 3 rapids where you can enjoy some white water rafting. You can also go fishing with different fishing tours.