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WHISTLER
ACTIVITIES
Besides the usual lift
tickets, lessons and rental equipment in winter and golf
in summer, Compass
Tours can guide you through the myriad of Whistler recreational
activities!
Along with your Whistler accommodation,
we can include activities in your package
so that all you have to do when you're on your holiday is enjoy
yourself!
Not only will your Whistler vacation
be carefree, but your spot in your favourite activities will be
assured!
Bear in mind that some activities
do sell out, so contact
us today and we'll put your free Whistler vacation quote together!
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WHISTLER
WINTER ACTIVITIES |
Whistler Heli
Skiing : |
| The ultimate in bragging rights for skiers
and boarders! And you don’t have to be an expert!
The highest quality equipment, professional pilots, qualified
guides. More
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Snowmobiling
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| Guided tours, from an hour or so to multi-day
packages. The Whistler and Pemberton valleys offer some
of North America’s most amazing opportunities! Both
beginners and advanced riders are welcome. Day and evening
trips are available, some with gourmet meals! More
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Ziptrek Tours
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| Float between the treetops suspended by
a network of cables! An amazing all-season experience,
educational, and safe for the whole family! More
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Sleigh Rides
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| What’s more romantic than snuggling
under a warm blanket, listening to the tinkling of sleigh
bells as you glide through the forest? Family friendly,
dinner packages available. More
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Whistler Dog
Sledding : |
| Is there a more quintessentially Canadian
pastime? Head out for an hour on a sled – you may
even be offered the chance to mush your own team! Family
friendly. Advance booking a must. More
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Snowshoeing : |
| If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Take
a guided tour, or just rent the gear and head out on your
own on well-marked trails – trail maps provided!
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Outdoor Ice Skating
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| Skating on Green Lake … skate outdoors
as long as you like! Family friendly. More
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Snowcat Tours
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| Packages include backcountry sightseeing,
as well as skiing/boarding tours. More
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Whistler Bungee
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| Adrenline a friend of yours? Experienced
operators invite you to take the leap of faith over a
rushing river in a lovely forested valley! More
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Heli-sightseeing
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| Take a trip into the blue … you’ll
be amazed at the extent of the mountainous terrain that
surrounds Whistler! Photo-opportunities galore! More
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Glacier Hiking
Tours : |
| Equipment (boots, crampons, rope, harness,
ice axe, etc) provided … stunning views, educational,
professional guides. Must be 12 or older. More
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Ice Climbing
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| Frozen waterfalls calling you? All equipment
and professional guide included. More
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Cross Country
Skiing : |
| Whistler offers a fantastic network of
trails, track-set daily for both classic and skate skiing.
Rental equipment and lessons are available. A great budget
activity that offers the opportunity to see parts of the
valley that many other visitors don’t! More
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Whistler Rec.
Centre : |
| Meadow Park Sports Centre offers locals
and visitors alike the use of its fantastic facilities.
Full changing rooms with showers and lockers, indoor heated
pools (25m multi-lap pool plus shallow freeform pool for
non-swimmers and children), indoor ice rink with public
skating times, hot tub, steam room, and a well-equipped
gymnasium. Various classes are also available. More
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Spas, Massage,
Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation : |
| Whistler has a great variety of spas and
studios offering many disciplines and treatments. You
don’t have to be staying at one of the deluxe hotels
to use their services – just give them a call and
book a time - or explore your options at one of the many
independent studios around the village. More
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Snow Tubing : |
| Located at Base 2 on Blackcomb, the tubing
park offers fun for everyone - no skill or equipment required!
Up to 8 carpet-lift serviced lanes will boost your adrenalin
with varying difficulty levels! Course length is 150m
(485ft). Open into the evening and family friendly! More
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Bald Eagle Viewing
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| Day tours to Brackendale in Squamish to
visit the winter home of hundreds of magnificent bald
eagles. Best viewing November to February. More
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Vancouver Day
Trip : |
| Shopping, shopping, shopping! Not enough?
Museums, restaurants, galleries, historical sites and
scenic delights await! A visit to one of the world’s
most livable cities, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics
& Paralympics, awaits! More
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Whistler Walking
Tours : |
| Local guides walk you around the village,
familiarizing you with the layout, recreational opportunities,
history, shops, restaurants, etc. More
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Indoor Activities
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| Art galleries, brewery tours, cinema,
cooking school, gyms, indoor rock climbing, language school,
library, live theatre, racquet sports, ice skating, souvenir
making, museum, shopping, yoga, and more. Ask for details!
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WHISTLER
SUMMER ACTIVITIES |
Whistler Golf
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| Six championship golf courses and two
municipal golf
courses … something for everyone’s skill level
and budget! Golf is available from late April to early
October – for the best chance of enjoying great
summer weather, visit mid-July to mid-August. More
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Yoga, Tai Chi,
Pilates, Meditation : |
| All of these disciplines are available
in Whistler. There are several spas, studios and gyms
that offer classes. Ask us for details so that we can
let you know your options! More
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Spas & Massage
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| Whistler has a great variety of spas,
all of which offer excellent therapies. You don’t
have to be staying at one of the deluxe hotels to use
their spa services – just give them a call and book
a time! Otherwise, explore your options at one of the
many smaller independent spas around the village. More
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Whistler Rec.
Centre : |
| Meadow Park Sports Centre offers locals
and visitors alike the use of its fantastic facilities.
Full changing rooms with showers and lockers, indoor heated
pools (25m multi-lap pool plus shallow freeform pool for
non-swimmers and children), ice rink with public skating
times, hot tub, steam room, and a well-equipped gymnasium.
Various classes are also available. More
info ... |
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Flight-sightseeing
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| Take a trip into the blue … you’ll
be amazed at the extent of the mountainous terrain that
surrounds Whistler! Photo-opportunities galore! Tour in
a floatplane or helicopter. More
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Whistler Bungee
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| Adrenline a friend of yours? Experienced
operators invite you to take the leap of faith over a
rushing river in a lovely forested valley! More
info ... |
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Ziptrek/Treetrek
Tours : |
| Float between the treetops suspended by
a network of cables, suspension bridges, boardwalks and
trails! An amazing all-season experience, educational,
and safe for the whole family! More
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Whistler Adventure
Zone : |
| Family friendly activities at the base
of Blackcomb – horseback riding, mini golf, luge
rides, trampolining. More
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ATV Tours : |
| Guided tours of the Whistler forests and
mountainsides, from an hour to a whole day. Safety instruction
and equipment, qualified guides. More
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Canoeing/Kayaking
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| Whistler’s many lakes and rivers
offer opportunities for recreation – as much or
as little action as you’d like! More
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Fishing : |
| Fishing in this area is something the
avid angler shouldn’t miss! Rivers and lakes. Rainbow
and cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, five species of salmon,
steelhead. Beginners welcome. Fly fishing, too! More
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Hiking : |
| Trails abound, right from the valley,
or in the alpine, or accessed by helicopter. From an hour’s
stroll to a daylong trek … More
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Horseback Riding
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| Family friendly tours … from an
hour to all day in the saddle! See the Coastal Mountains
as the early explorers did! More
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Hummer Tours
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| An exhilarating trip into the backcountry
on back roads! Awesome views! More
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Jet Boating
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| High powered jet boats whisk you along
broad rivers and over glacial lakes, from a couple of
hours to all day trips! Family friendly. More
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Mountain Biking
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| Whistler Blackcomb offers one of the best
bike parks in the world. Or you could hook up with a local,
or take a guide, and hit the network of single-track trails
around the resort. They’re amazing! More
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Swimming : |
| If swimming at your condo or hotel, or
indoors at the rec. centre doesn’t do it for you,
try our local lakes! Some are warmer than others, so ask
a local for directions! More
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Whistler Paintball
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| Let the stalker in you loose! A great
way to spend a few hours with friends! More
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Whistler River
Rafting : |
| An adrenalin rush that’s hard to
beat! Our rivers offer some exciting rapids that are good
for everyone from newbies to experienced rafters! More
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Rap Jumping : |
| Leap face first off the top of Whistler
Mountain! Free fall rapelling, as invented by the Australian
Army in the 60’s. More
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Rock Climbing
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| Rock climbing for beginners through experts.
Instruction, equipment available. More
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Sailing : |
| On Whistler’s lakes, you can windsurf,
catamaran or take a sailboat out. Equipment and instruction
available. More
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Skateboarding/BMX
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| Visit the park near Rebagliati Park and
Fitzsimmons Creek. Rails and cement pits. Free. More
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Via Ferrata : |
| “The Way of Iron” Using a
series of permanently fixed cables and metal rungs, climb
to the peak of Whistler Mountain with the help of a professional
guide. Awesome views! New perspectives! More
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Wagon Rides : |
| Huge Clydesdale horses draw the wagon
around the Nicklaus North and Green Lake area. Family
friendly outing. More
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Whistler Walking
Tours : |
| Local guides walk you around the village,
familiarizing you with the layout, recreational opportunities,
history, shops, restaurants, etc. More
info ... |
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Indoor Activities
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| Art galleries, brewery tours, cinema,
cooking school, gyms, indoor rock climbing, language school,
library, live theatre, racquet sports, ice skating, souvenir
making, museum, shopping, yoga, and more. Ask for details!
More
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