Whistler Vacation Guide

A year round destination filled with natural beauty and world-class amenities. From skiing and snowboarding to mountain biking, hiking and lake days in the summer - there's no shortage of outdoor adventure. Enjoy the pedestrian-only village, award winning restaurants and breathtaking views. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure or relaxation, Whistler has something for every traveler.

Art, History & Culture

• Audain Art Museum This beautiful museum holds some of the most beautiful collections of indigenous art in the world.

Kid-Friendly Attractions and Family Fun

• Whistler Bungee Jump 160 feet over a stunning glacier river! Open year-round!
• TreeTrek Canopy Walk Elevated forest tour with suspension bridges.
• Ziplining Fly through the forest on epic ziplines with mountain views—thrill meets scenery!

Outdoor Adventures

• Skiing & Snowboarding Explore over 8,000 acres of terrain on Whistler and Blackcomb.
• Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride between the two mountains for breathtaking views.
• Snowmobiling Guided backcountry tours through alpine meadows and forests.
• ISnowshoeing Trails available at Lost Lake, Rainbow Park & Callaghan Valley.
• Tubing at the Coca-Cola Tube Park Family-friendly fun with no skills required!
• Whistler Sliding Centre Try the bobsleigh or skeleton on an Olympic track.
• Bear Viewing Tours During May - Sept, take a guided tour to spot black bears and cubs in the wild.
• Mountain Biking World-famous Whistler Bike Park with trails for all levels.

Favorite Dining

• WIl Caminetto A refined Italian restaurant in a stylish contemporary setting, enjoy a creative regional-Italian menu by celeb chef James Walt.
• Hy’s Steakhouse A classic upscale steakhouse with prime Canadian beef, tableside Caesar salad and standout service.
• The Keg Steakhouse + Bar A reliable chain with excellent-aged steaks, lively bar/lounge and happy‑hour vibes. Tip - the prime rib is their speciality.
• Bearfoot Bistro This top-tier fine dining restaurant is known for their vodka room & champagne sabering.
• The Beacon A modern pub with good food and a great patio for people-watching..
• Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar This Whistler staple is known for their seafood, especially the oysters.
• Peaked Pies Aussie meat pies served morning to night.
• Crepe Montagne A locals favorite with their delicious breakfast menu.
• Old Spaghetti Factory This kid friendly restaurant is great if you love pasta.
• La Cantina Tacos A great place for quick Mexican-style tacos and bowls.
• Earls Known for it's lively patio and crowd-pleasing menu.
• Mongolie Grill Delicious stir-fry bar and build-your-own bowl.

Bars, Clubs and Nightlife

• The Longhorn Saloon: A local favorite for it's epic champagne splashes, bumpin’ patio with DJs, live bands & shot-skis.
• Garibaldi Lift Co. (The GLC): Enjoy craft brews, DJ vibes, and the slope-view patio.
• Dusty’s Bar & BBQ (Creekside): Legendary for BBQ, live music, shotskis; and the “town’s best Caesar”.
• Amsterdam Cafe Pub: Otherwise known as the "Dam", this lively, iconic pub can be found in the heart of Whistler Village.

Sample Itineraries

4-Night Stay

• Day 1: Start the morning at the Audain Art Museum, followed by an afternoon of Snowshoeing. End the day with a delicious meal at Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar.
• Day 2: Hit the trails at Whistler Blackcomb for some skiing or snowboarding, followed by lunch at the mountain at either Rendezvous Lodge or Roundhouse Lodge, In the afternoon enjoy the panoramic views with the Peak 2 Peak Gondola Rides. Grab dinner at Mongolie Grill.
• Day 3: Book a snowmobiling (or mountain biking) guided tour followed Peaked Pies. In the afternoon head to Coca-Cola Tubing Park and then dinner at Barefoot Bistro.
• Day 4: If you visit during May - Sept, you can take a Bear viewing tour followed by a meal at La Cantina Tacos.

5-Night Stay

• AAdd Day 5: Head back to the mountain for a different trail and then dinner at Hy's Steakhouse.

6-Night Stay

• AAdd Day 6: Walk or bike along the Valley Trail, followed by lunch at the The Beacon Pub, stroll along the shops in Village and finish the night with dinner at Il Caminetto.

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