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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!

 

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 info ...

Snowmobiling :

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 info ...

Ziptrek Tours :

Float between the treetops suspended by a network of cables! An amazing all-season experience, educational, and safe for the whole family! More info ...

Sleigh Rides :

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 info ...

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 info ...

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! More info ...

Outdoor Ice Skating :

Skating on Green Lake … skate outdoors as long as you like! Family friendly. More info ...

Snowcat Tours :

Packages include backcountry sightseeing, as well as skiing/boarding tours. More info ...

Whistler Bungee :

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 ...

Heli-sightseeing :

Take a trip into the blue … you’ll be amazed at the extent of the mountainous terrain that surrounds Whistler! Photo-opportunities galore! More info ...

Glacier Hiking Tours :

Equipment (boots, crampons, rope, harness, ice axe, etc) provided … stunning views, educational, professional guides. Must be 12 or older. More info ...

Ice Climbing :

Frozen waterfalls calling you? All equipment and professional guide included. More info ...

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 info ...

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 info ...

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 info ...

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 info ...

Bald Eagle Viewing :

Day tours to Brackendale in Squamish to visit the winter home of hundreds of magnificent bald eagles. Best viewing November to February. More info ...

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 info ...

Whistler Walking Tours :

Local guides walk you around the village, familiarizing you with the layout, recreational opportunities, history, shops, restaurants, etc. More info ...

Indoor Activities :

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 info ...

WHISTLER SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Whistler Golf :

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 info ...

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 info ...

Spas & Massage :

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 info ...

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 ...

Flight-sightseeing :

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 info ...

Whistler Bungee :

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 ...

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 info ...

Whistler Adventure Zone :

Family friendly activities at the base of Blackcomb – horseback riding, mini golf, luge rides, trampolining. More info ...

ATV Tours :

Guided tours of the Whistler forests and mountainsides, from an hour to a whole day. Safety instruction and equipment, qualified guides. More info ...

Canoeing/Kayaking :

Whistler’s many lakes and rivers offer opportunities for recreation – as much or as little action as you’d like! More info ...

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 info ...

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 info ...

Horseback Riding :

Family friendly tours … from an hour to all day in the saddle! See the Coastal Mountains as the early explorers did! More info ...

Hummer Tours :

An exhilarating trip into the backcountry on back roads! Awesome views! More info ...

Jet Boating :

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 info ...

Mountain Biking :

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 info ...

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 info ...

Whistler Paintball :

Let the stalker in you loose! A great way to spend a few hours with friends! More info ...

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 info ...

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 info ...

Rock Climbing :

Rock climbing for beginners through experts. Instruction, equipment available. More info ...

Sailing :

On Whistler’s lakes, you can windsurf, catamaran or take a sailboat out. Equipment and instruction available. More info ...

Skateboarding/BMX :

Visit the park near Rebagliati Park and Fitzsimmons Creek. Rails and cement pits. Free. More info ...

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 info ...

Wagon Rides :

Huge Clydesdale horses draw the wagon around the Nicklaus North and Green Lake area. Family friendly outing. More info ...

Whistler Walking Tours :

Local guides walk you around the village, familiarizing you with the layout, recreational opportunities, history, shops, restaurants, etc. More info ...

Indoor Activities :

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 info ...
 
 

 

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