Whistler is a year-round recreation center. It is stunning in every season.
Winter
In the winter, skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, snow-shoeing, heli-skiing, ski-doing are available at Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. You can cross-country ski and snow-shoe right out the back door!
Summer
In the summer, the whole area explodes with outdoor activities. Hiking, mountain climbing, boating, paddle-boarding, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, golfing, zip-lining, bungee-jumping, horse-back riding are all very popular activities.
Be sure to check our the Local Hikes:
Wedge Mountain (very difficult) Joffre Lakes (moderate and incredibly beautiful (45-minute drive north) - best on a weekday) Rainbow Mountain (moderate - close by)
Local Golf:
Nicklaus North (beautiful course, right out the door!) Whistler Golf Club (incredibly beautiful course: 4-minute drive away) Big Sky (in Pemberton - surrounded by mountains: 30 minute drive north)
Local Swimming/Water Sports:
Alpha Lake (large - good for all water sports: 10-minute drive) Alta Lake (large - good for kayaking, paddle-boarding: 10-minute drive) Lost Lake (small, have to walk or bike to access - very calm, great for swimming, 20-minute walk away)