Summer Mountain Activities: Whistler

Horseback Riding – May 1 to October 31
After having a look at some of the fun activities available to you in Whistler, start planning your Whistler summer vacation by calling 1-800-556-7547 or you can also book online.
 

The Western Ride:

The Western Ride is perfect for beginners and families looking for a peaceful journey through Whistler’s natural wonderland. Just moments from Whistler Village on the edges of Green Lake, your horseback experience will take you along lakeside vistas on a sandy beach, over easy water crossings and through secluded forest trails.

 

  • Length:  1.5 hours round trip, 45 minutes ride time
  • Tour times: 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm
  • Minimum age: 9 years, must be accompanied by an adult
  • Location: Edgewater Stables, located on Green Lake
  • Price: $88.48

 

Mountain Ride:

For those with previous experience, this is the ultimate horseback adventure. Travel over and through mountains and creeks, forests and fields and explore miles of spectacular terrain. After a journey through fields of Pemberton potatoes, the trek will climb to an incredible viewpoint of the Pemberton Valley.

 

  • Length: 2 hours ride time
  • Tour times: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm
  • Minimum age: 12 years old, ages 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult
  • Location: Pemberton Valley
  • Price: $110.88

 

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Whitewater Rafting – May 20 to September 5

Green River: 

A perfect choice for a family adventure or for first timers, this trip is located just 10 minutes from Whistler Village and travels through Class II and III rapids.

 

  • Length: 2.25 hour round trip, 1 hour on water
  • Tour times: 9:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm (more time available upon request)
  • Minimum age:  10 years old and 90 lbs
  • Guest to Guide ratio: Varies, but a 6 to 1 is the norm
  • Includes:  wetsuits and booties, life vest, paddles
  • Price:  $99.68 for adults / $77.28 for youths

 

Elaho-Squamish River: 

Considered a must-do in Whistler, this adventure is a mid-season classic and starts in the exhilarating Elaho before flowing into the Squamish River, covering both Class III and IV rapids. Satisfy the appetite you’ve worked up with a fully catered gourmet BBQ lunch afterwards.

 

  • Length: 8 hour round trip, over 3 hours on the river
  • Tour time: 8:30am
  • Minimum age: 10 years old and 90lbs
  • Guest to Guide ratio: Varies, but an 8 to 1 ratio is the norm
  • Includes:  wetsuits and booties, life vest, paddles
  • Price: $184.80 for adults / $173.60 for youths

 

Cheakamus River:

Perfect for those who want to experience a mild river tour, this scenic trek is located south of Whistler in the Paradise Valley and covers long stretches of Class II rapids.

 

  • Length: 4.5 hours round trip, over 1.25 hours on the river
  • Tour times: 9:00am, 2:30pm
  • Minimum age: 6 years old and 50 lbs
  • Guest to Guide ratio: Varies, but an 8 to 1 ratio is the norm
  • Includes:  wetsuits and booties, life vest, paddles
  • Price: $106.40   

 

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ATV Tours – May 1 to October 31

Located on Cougar Mountain, all tours include a helmet, outerwear, boots, gloves and glasses/goggles. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age with a valid driver’s license and must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be at least four feet tall and able to hang on to an adult and fit into an extra small helmet. Suggested clothing includes comfortable apparel with a warm outer layer and no open-toed shoes or sandals. Insurance is $15 per driver.

 

Alpine Sunrise ATV – Beginner/Introductory:

Start your morning off with a fresh muffin and hot drink, then venture through lush forests, along winding trails, around mountain lakes and out to breathtaking viewpoints via an ATV. With cooler temperatures in the morning that will allow for ideal opportunities to view black bears and other local wildlife, this sunrise ATV adventure is the perfect way to start your day in Whistler.

 

  • Length: 2.5 hours round trip, 2 hours ride time
  • Tour time: 8:30am
  • Child (12 and under): Free when riding with an adult driver
  • Price: $122.08 for driver / $66.08 for passenger

 

Alpine Sunrise ATV – Moderate/Advanced (Single Riders Only):

Start your morning off with a fresh muffin and hot drink, then venture through lush forests, along winding trails, around mountain lakes and out to breathtaking viewpoints via an ATV. With cooler temperatures in the morning that will allow for ideal opportunities to view black bears and other local wildlife, this sunrise ATV adventure is the perfect way to start your day in Whistler.

               

  • Length: 2.5 hours round trip, 2 hours ride time
  • Tour time: 8:30am
  • Price: $133.28

 

Wilderness Ride ATV – Beginner/Introductory:

Explore and experience some of Whistler’s plentiful wildlife and majestic views as a guide leads you through lush forests, around mountain lakes and into the backcountry of Whistler’s mountains. This is an ideal tour for the entire family!

 

  • Length: 2 hours round trip, 1.5 hours riding time
  • Tour times:  12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm
  • Child (12 and under): Free when riding with an adult driver
  • Price:  $122.08 for driver / $66.08 for passenger

 

Wilderness Ride ATV – Moderate/Advanced (Single Riders Only):

Explore and experience some of Whistler’s plentiful wildlife and majestic views as a guide leads you through lush forests, around mountain lakes and into the backcountry of Whistler’s mountains. This is an ideal tour for the entire family!

 

  • Length: 2 hours round trip, 1.5 hours riding time
  • Tour times: 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm
  • Price: $133.28

 

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Ziptrek Ecotours Zip Lining

Located in the spectacular temperate Rainforest Valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, Zip Trek’s goal is to provide you with a unique experience into areas otherwise inaccessible while preserving and maintaining the sustainability of its natural environment.

 

Bear Tour:

This tour, perfect for beginner zip liners, families and groups, is a series of five zip lines joined together be a network of suspension bridges, boardwalks and forest trails.

 

  • Length: approximately 3 hours
  • Price: $110.88

 

Eagle Tour:

For those looking for a more heart-pounding and adrenaline-filled experience, there is the Eagle Tour. Five zip lines combine to create an action-packed trek that includes a 2,000-foot drop.

 

  • Length: approximately 3 hours
  • Price: $133.28

 

Treetrek Canopy Walk:

This guided interpretive tour features a network of suspension bridges, suspended stairways, boardwalks and ground-based trails that will have you traveling among the trees and experiencing nature at its finest. No zip lining is required.

 

  • Trip time: approximately 2 hours
  • Price: $43.88

 

Mammoth Tour:

The ultimate adventure, the Ziptrek Mammoth Tour is for those seeking an exhilarating and adrenaline-filled experience unlike any other. This 10-line thrill ride combines both the Bear and Eagle Tour and includes a mid-tour, on-course meal allowing guests to take a small break and recharge for the second half of the adventure.

  • Length: 4.5 hours
  • Price: $222.88 for adults / $200.48 for youths

 

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PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience – May 26 to October 10

As the world’s longest Gondola ride, spanning 4.4 km from Whistler Mountain to Blackcomb Mountain and 435 meters above the valley floor, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola runs daily and features spectacular views of the surrounding alpine environment, peaks and wildlife. Over 50 km of hiking trails as well as a bike park are accessible via the Gondola and other activities include wine tasting at the mountain top patio, BBQs, mountain-top dining and more.

 

  • Price: $48.00

 

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