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Whistler’s summer experiences offer a range of adventure from the legendary Bike Park and championship golf courses to glacier-fed lakes and alpine hikes. The valley trail network links visitors to all these things to do, from the adrenaline-inducing to the profoundly relaxing. Save up to 20% with Activity Deals and get up to $250 in free ...
- 4X4 Tours
Venture up to Whistler Mountain best viewing area for a...
- Vallea Lumina
Summer Vallea Lumina Ticket Pricing. Adults (13+ Years):...
- Discover Summer
Book your summer trip with Whistler.com for Whistler...
- Bear Viewing
This intimate excursion focuses on the Whistler Olympic Park...
- Sightseeing Tours
The Great Whistler Walking Tour is designed as the perfect...
- Adventure Lite Itinerary
You can book your entire summer vacation with Whistler.com....
- Events
View our calendar of events to see what's on in Whistler...
- 4X4 Tours
- Explore The Whistler Bike Park
- Shop at The Farmer’s Market
- Enjoy A Beach Day at Lost Lake
- Ziplining
- Attend A Summer Event
- Bungee Jumping
- Try Via Ferrata
- Explore Whistler by Floatplane
- Wander The Whistler Stroll
- Enjoy The Views from A Patio in Town
One of the biggest attractions in Whistler during the summer is the epic Whistler Bike Park – which is the top lift-accessed bike park in the world. There are over 70 trails spread out over 4 zones – Fitzsimmons, Garbanzo, Creekside, and Peak. And thanks to this variation across zones, Whistler Bike Park has the biggest rideable terrain of any bike...
Every Sunday between July and October all of the locals and tourists come together at the awesome Whistler Farmers Market. It operates between 11 am and 4 pm and there are fresh fruit stalls, craft stalls, clothing stalls, and not forgetting a variety of food trucks (my fav!). Would you believe there are over 50 stalls here? It’s a great way to tas...
For me, a day at the lake is one of the best things to do in British Columbia. Lost Lake is a great choice for this as it’s one of the largest lakes in the area at 167 meters squared, and it’s the most beautiful if you ask me! The water is clear and ideal for swimming, but, beware it’s cold at 12 Celsius (54 Fahrenheit) during the summer months. Th...
Did you know that Whistler is home to the longest Zipline in North America– The Sasquatch! At over 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) long, this zipline is seriously impressive. So it should come as not surprising that ziplining is one of the most popular summer activities in Whistler. Ziplining tours in Whistler start at $147 CAD andthis specific Sasquatch ...
Summer is events season in Whistler, with one of the biggest events – the Whistler Half Marathonhappening at the start of June (the exact date changes yearly). In 2023, it takes place on the Lost Lakes Trail. Entrants can choose from the half-marathon option (30 kilometers) as well as the shorter 10-kilometer (6.2 mi) or 5-kilometer (3.1 mi) option...
For the adventurous traveler, why not consider bungee jumping at arguably the most scenic bungee in the world?! Whistler Bungee is surrounded by old-growth forests and basalt cliffs, not forgetting the Gatorade-blue waters below you. Whistler Bungeehas an office in Whistler, however, the 49 meters (160 ft) jump over the Cheakamus River is located a...
One of the best rock climbing experiences in BC is available right here in Whistler. This Via Ferrata Touris suitable for beginners and involves climbing across a mountain peak (right next to a glacier!) and with the help of safety cables. At the end, you’ll have climbed up the 2160-meter (7,087 feet) summit of Whistler Mountain. So you might be wo...
Whistler is stunning, and there’s no better way to explore Whistler than from the sky. From this vantage point, you get a birds-eye view of the many mountains and lakes in the region, it’s a dream tour option for photography lovers because the photos you can capture are epic! A floatplane is a special experience because the lake is your runway! Her...
One of the best free things to do in Whistler in the summer is simply to wander the main walking street in the village, simply known as the “Whistler Stroll”. It’s a great way to people-watch, ideally with a coffee in hand (we recommend Mount Currie on Main Street). Dotted along the street are boutique stores, and restaurants – lots have large outd...
On a warm summer evening, there’s no better place to be in Whistler than relaxing on an outdoor patio with your favorite drink in hand. There are loads of bars with outdoor patios in Whistler Village, and some of the best include Dubh Linn Gate, Basalt, La Brasserie, and The Living Room. Dubh Linn Gate, as you can probably guess by the name, is an ...
- Preparing for Whistler summer activities. Whistler is located on the west coast of Canada, in the province of British Columbia. The nearest airport is Vancouver.
- PEAK 2 PEAK Sightseeing Gondola Summer Experience. Whistler Blackcomb’s ground-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola ride is one of the bucket list things to do in Whistler in the summer.
- Embark on Alpine Hiking Trails (Mountaintop) Once you reach the Blackcomb Mountaintop, you can embark on Alpine hiking trails. You can view the Fitzsimmons Valley, Garibaldi Provincial Park, and the town of Whistler from above.
- Ascent Trails – Hiking Routes (Gondola Base) Hiking in Whistler in summer is amazing as you wander through the valley, check out wildflowers, and mountain views.
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- Bike the Lost Lake Trail Network. Whistler’s reputation with its downhill bike park makes it seem a bit intimidating if you visit the town as a beginner/intermediate mountain biker.
- Be a Badass at Forged Axe Throwing. While Whistler usually draws us back for it’s gorgeous alpine lakes and smooth flowy MTB trails, the crazy week of rain we had during our last visit had us turning our intention to indoor adventures and I’m so glad we did because we discovered one of our all time favorite experiences on our travels: Axe Throwing.
- Hike Wedgemount Lake. The best thing to do in Whistler in summer is hike. With so many amazing hikes near Whilstler it is hard to pick. We heard Wedgemount Lake was “The stuff dreams are made of” and believe it because, have you seen the photos?
- Cheakamus Lake. A more chill hike to do in summer is Cheakamus Lake. Amidst Garibaldi Provincial Park, Cheakamus Lake is one of the most well known alpine lakes in the area.
- Swim in one of the Whistler lakes. Get directions. If you can't imagine summer without swimming, no problem! Whistler has many great lakes to swim in during the summer.
- Bike the Valley Trail in Whistler. Visit website Get directions. The Valley Trail provides an easy opportunity for everyone to connect with the great outdoors.
- Walk the easy loop trail around Lost Lake. Get directions. While relaxing on the beach and swimming at Lost Lake is a fun thing to do, another of the Whistler summer activities to enjoy is walking the loop trail around its perimeter.
- Hike up to Iceberg Lake from Whistler. Get directions. Hikers, here's one for you! The trail to Iceberg Lake is much less known than the hiking trail at Garibaldi Lake, even though it starts from Whistler and leads up to a magically turquoise lake with floating icebergs.
Jun 25, 2023 · Here are a few of the top Whistler summer activities: Peak to Peak 360 Experience – ride the longest continuous lift system in the world! High Alpine Hiking trails – marvel at Black Tusk and Glaciers. Whistler Downhill Mountain Bike Park. Lost Lake hiking and biking trails. Bike ride the many Whistler Valley Trails.
