Top Whistler Outdoor Activities

Fly through our Cougar Mountain wonderland in Whistler, on the world’s most spectacular ziplines. We’ve designed and custom-built one of the best adventures in the world. Your tour starts with a custom 4×4 climb up Rainbow Mountain, and at the top we will get you ready to soar across mountain valleys and through old growth forests on four dual ziplines. Highlighted by our longest zipline at well over a kilometer long and 200 meters high, you will reach speeds up to 100 km/hour as you fly through the BC backcountry.

Venture off-road and explore the backcountry trails of the Brandywine Valley on this ATV adventure. Get behind the wheel of an ATV and zip along forest roads, bush trails, and dirt tracks; stop at lookout points and enjoy incredible views of Whistler, Blackcomb and Black Tusk; and keep a look out for wildlife including deer, eagles, and bears.

Take your sightseeing to the skies on an exhilarating zipline tour through the unspoiled Whistler-area wilderness. With your choice of two different tours, select the ideal experience for your taste. Breathe in crisp mountain air as you cruise above white water rivers and the alpine forest of Blackcomb Mountain and Whistler, spotting local wildlife and learning about mountain ecology. A most adventurous way to learn!

Get outside of Whistler Village without renting a car, discover top sights in the Whistler area, and learn about the local community on this guided tour. Ideal for first-time visitors or travelers with limited time, this tour includes stops at scenic areas, such as Green Lake Lookout and Lost Lake, as well as the brewery-filled Function Junction and Whistler Olympic Village.

Get behind the wheel of your own 4X4 off-road buggy on this guided tour of Whistler. First, receive instructions on how to drive your buggy. Then, rev your engine and climb rugged mountain roads and forested single-track trails in Callaghan Valley. Take in scenic views while keeping your eyes peeled for local wildlife along the way.

Admire British Columbia’s spectacular natural beauty from the air on this exciting helicopter tour from Whistler. Soar high over rolling alpine meadows and admire mighty waterfalls cascading through the countryside. Hover over the Whistler and Blackcomb mountain peaks, marvel at the mighty Cheakamus Glacier and gaze out over the untouched mountain wilderness of Garibaldi Provincial Park — home to the volcanic Black Tusk mountain.

Calling all adventure lovers, this private 3-hour ATV tour allows you to drive through the rugged terrains and spectacular landscapes of Callaghan Valley at your own speed. Following your guide, you’ll follow a 2.5-mile (4-km) off-road track that leads to rivers, streams, and mountain viewpoints. A valid driving license is required for this activity, which is only suitable for single riders.

Watch the daylight dwindle over Canada’s breathtaking peaks and valleys on this Blackcomb sunset tour. Hop into your 4x4 vehicle and head up to a cabin nestled high on Blackcomb Mountain with your guide. Enjoy panoramic views over Whistler Village and the Coast Mountain Range beyond from your vantage point on the high mountainside. As the sun begins its slow descent on the horizon, watch the skies turn all the colors of the rainbow and marvel at the beautiful ‘alpine glow’ before returning back to base.

Test your nerve on Canada’s longest zipline on this 1.5-hour Sasquatch zipline adventure in Whistler. Following a safety briefing with a guide, harness up to the zipline and let yourself go! During your 7,000-foot (2,133-meter) descent, zoom at top speed down the face of Blackcomb Mountain, and take in spectacular views over the forests, lakes, peaks, rivers and glacier. At the bottom, disconnect from the zipline with a smile of exhilaration on your face and watch as your friends whizz down.

Give your Whistler vacation the golden touch with a 4-hour progressive dinner tour of the area’s most established restaurants. Taste fine local cuisine from award-winnings chefs and visit cavernous wine cellars — where you will learn to saber a champagne bottle! With a savvy guide, you'll sample regional fare from blackened ahi tuna to icewine truffles, a local specialty. Get an interactive culinary education including four delicious courses and lots of fun.

Drive a snowmobile through the Callaghan Valley on a snowmobile tour from Whistler that explores the abandoned NorthAir gold mine site. You’ll follow broad, winding trails to an open area that’s a perfect ‘play area’ for snowmobiles, and then get a glimpse of Whistler’s spectacular backcountry. This snowmobile tour includes a short training session, plus it’s ideal for families and first-time riders.

Enjoy a thrilling rock climbing experience at Whistler on this ‘Via Ferrata’ tour. With safety cables and metal rungs to help you climb, it’s an activity suitable even for first-time climbers. Challenge yourself to climb the entire route and feel a rush of adrenaline as you reach the 7,087 foot (2160-meter) mountain summit.

Whistler has some awesome fishing opportunities in British Columbia and this tour takes you to a spot popular with locals. Get suited up in waders and boots, choose between spin or fly fishing, and set out around the creeks and riversides with a local guide. Depending on the time of year, try your luck fishing for wild rainbow trout, salmon, and bull trout.

Be thrilled by the sensation of driving or share this mountain experience with a friend as you embark on our classic apres snowmobile tour on Blackcomb Mountain. Escape the winter shadows as you meander through old growth forest and up cat tracks at dusk.

This fully guided walking tour showcases everything world class Whistler, BC has to offer in under two hours. You will discover the most beautifully scenic, interesting and must-see areas, while enjoying a fun and informative commentary on all things Whistler! • Photo Worthy Locations • 2010 Olympic Areas • Amazing Street Art • Hidden Local Shopping Zones • Stunning Nature & Wilderness • Iconic Must-See Sites THIS TOUR TRULY HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMERA!

Trek through Whistler's rugged alpine terrain on a thrilling 2-hour ATV trip! Follow your guide on an exhilarating ride along Blackcomb’s mountain trails and through forested hillsides. Along the way stop to admire the resort town of Whistler and the unbelievably beautiful British Columbia landscape. Your mountain ATV tour also includes a safety briefing, protective gear and round-trip transport from Eagle Lodge.

Head to the famed ski town of Whistler Village—the headquarters for many of the 2010 Winter Olympic events—on this winter snowmobile tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, and then explore the local back-country terrain. Visit scenic trails and lookouts, frozen lakes, and high-alpine bowls on this exciting small-group tour. If you forget some of your winter gear—snow pants, jackets, boots, gloves, helmets, and goggles—you have the option to borrow at no additional charge. A hot drink and snack are included.

Skate across Whistler's rugged Callaghan Valley on an invigorating snowmobile trip. Follow your guide on a ride through the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics events, cutting across forested hillsides and frozen lakes. Along the way stop to admire the beautiful British Columbia landscape, snap photos, and partake in a traditional Yukon breakfast of eggs and syrupy pancakes cooked on a wood stove (upgrade required).

Experience Whistler's incredible vistas on a 2-hour trip toward the peak of Blackcomb Mountain in a Jeep 4x4. Head off-road with your driver/guide and admire the blue ice of Hortsman Glacier up close. Take in stunning views of the Coast Mountain Range and Whistler Village while learning about the area from your guide.

Guaranteed to delight travelers of all ages, this 2.5-hour snowshoe tour takes you through a mysterious forest and down an old trapper’s path known as the Medicine Trail. Gaze at giant cedar, fir, and hemlock trees, sample teas made from medicinal plants that grow on the route, and capture photographs of Trapper’s Cabin and Totem Pole Lake. A moderate level of fitness is required for this tour.

This 3-hour summertime paddle from Whistler takes you on an enchanting canoe journey from Alta Lake to Green Lake. Alta Creek is also known as the River of Golden Dreams, as it boasts gorgeous scenery of British Columbia. Wildflower-lined banks, old-growth forests and local wildlife are all part of your passing tableaux. Bonus: Round-trip transport from the Carleton Lodge is included.

Bring your lumberjack fantasies to life during a 1-hour axe throwing experience in Whistler. Open from 11am to 10pm, you can easily fit this thrilling event into your schedule. After a safety briefing, you’re ready to take a shot at the bullseye. The fun-filled activity is great for workplace team building, an atypical first date, and even family outings (children must be at least 10-years-old).

Whistler is known for its fantastic skiing and winter sports, but for travelers that don't want to hit the slopes, there's still lots to see. On this sightseeing tour, experience incredible scenery, and enjoy your guide's commentary as you ride. Visit Green Lake Lookout, Rainbow Park, and consider an optional stop at Whistler Brewing Company. This tour—perfect for first-time visitors—is the ideal way to get your bearings and see the sights around Whistler.

Travelers that want to explore Whistler on a day trip from Vancouver typically need to rent a car and drive, which means focusing on the road rather than the landscape. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy the views on this sightseeing tour to Whistler, complete with a guide to whisk you there. Along the way you can see Downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park, enjoy views of Howe Sound, and take a few hours to explore Whistler independently.