If you don’t ski and it’s not winter, what are some things to do in Whistler?
In short, anything you want. Unlike many resorts, Whistler BC is a self sustained mini city with a complete infrastructure that offers all the comforts of the big city, the charm and gratitude of a small town and the outdoor activities of a world class resort.
Many people have the idea that Whistler Canada is an epicenter for “extreme snow sports”, and they are right, but not entirely. Whistler is for the young and the young at heart, for the active and the couch potato, for the foodie and the partier, for the peace seeking and the people watcher, for the thrill seeker, for the individual and the family.
I’m going to attempt to list and categorize some of the things you can do in Whistler and over time I will discuss each item in a lot more detail.
Here it goes…
Whistler Activities and Sports
- Skiing…duh…but did you know you can ski in the Summer too?
- Snowboarding…another duh
- Cross Country Skiing
- Skate Skiing
- Skating
- Mountain Biking on Trails
- Whistler Mountain Bike Park
- Golf
- Tennis
- Running
- ATV
- Bungee Jumping
- Gliding…yeah, the soaring kind
- White Water Rafting
- Canoeing, Kayaking and Rafting
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Roller Blading
- Swimming
- Flying Trapeze…as in the circus kind in open air
- Spin Cycle Human Gyroscope… I won’t even try to describe this one
- Climbing Wall
Whistler Attractions
- Learn about Whistler Ecology including a guided tour of bear and wildlife
- Visit the Whistler Museum and check out the local history and the retro ski gear from the past
- Check out Whistler Beaches and Parks
- Explore the Forest Canopy via Suspension Bridges
- Whistler Live Performances…check out coming up Events
- Ride the Zipline
Whistler Leisure
- Enjoy an open-air chairlift ride to the very top of Whistler Mountain
- Picnic on a glacier
- Go for a walk on the Valley Trail, a paved 20km (~12 miles) trail along the Whistler Golf Course…you don’t have to walk the whole trail
- Take a float plane or a helicopter ride
- Horseback Riding
- Go Shopping and explore Whistler’s retail therapy…something for everyone
- one word…SPA
- Movies at the Whistler Movie Theatre
- Visit the Art Galleries
- Sit and sip your drink and people watch
- Breathe in some amazingly clean air
Amazingly there are more things to do in Whistler during the Summer than in the Winter.
If you have any specific questions, please leave us a comment and we’ll answer in a timely fashion.