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Whistler Activities
Holiday Ideas and Activities
World-class golf and mountain-biking, bear watching, fishing, canoeing, white-water rafting and Zip Trek are amongst a wealth of outdoor activities. We recommend advance booking as these are popular activities in the summer months. Some of the prices are listed here and you will find more on the website. through deep old growth coastal hemlockcedar forests, visit active bear dens, daybeds and feeding sites. Learn about local flora and fauna from renowned Whistler bear research experts who are committed to environmental education and conservation. Departs daily May-October. Duration 3 hours. Departure 06.00, 10.00 and 18.00. Adults £112, Seniors over 64 and Children under 19 £107. provides a memorable backdrop for the Lower Cheakamus run. Daily departures June-August at 09.00 and 13.30. Duration 4 hours including transportation from Whistler.1.5 hours on the water. Adult £51, Youth 10-16 yrs £40, Child 5-9 £25 Green River (Class II to III) The Green River gives visitors to Whistler a great introduction to whitewater rafting. The Green's moderate, 4.5-miles of fun-filled rapids with its panorama of stunning snowcapped peaks makes this a memorable experience. On the placid waters of Green Lake, just 5 miles (8 km) from Whistler Village, rafters have an opportunity to practice and synchronize their paddle strokes before starting the downriver voyage. Daily departures May 19-late August at 09.30, 13.00 and 16.00 Duration 2 hours including transportation from Whistler. 1 hour on the water. Adult £40, Youth 10-16 yrs £35 Squamish trip, which includes the last four miles (6.5 km) of the Elaho and more than 10 miles (16 km) on the Squamish, features the lively Steamroller, White Dog, Devil's Elbow, and Cheeseball rapids. Daily departures mid June to September 3 at 08.45. Duration 8 hours including transportation from Whistler. 3.5 hours on the water. Adult £89. Youth 10-16 yrs £84 including BBQ lunch NB Trip starts from Squamish so you can do this on your way up to Whistler from Vancouver.
Mountain bike
Whistler is perfect territory for Mountain biking. A cross-country suspension bike can be rented from £44 per day. Guided tours also available.
Lost Lake Nature Walk
Enjoy the peaceful forest trails and snow capped vistas, as one of our local naturalist guides teaches you about the local flora, fauna and wildlife as you make your way around the Lost Lake area. Enjoy a scenic walk from your hotel door into our Whistler forest. This is one of the best ways to experience the unique environment, plants and animals of Whistler. This tour is approximately two hours in length (longer trips on request). Daily departures. Difficulty Easy-moderate. Price £35 per person
Bear watch
Experience unforgettable views of wildlife, glacial peaks and sunsets as you travel through the deep old growth coastal hemlock-cedar forests of Whistler Blackcomb Mountains. From May through July, bears wander along the open ski trails grazing on clover, grass and horsetail. Later, from August through October, the feeding activities of black bears can be followed through high elevation timber-shrub forests as they feed on sugary huckleberries in preparation for hibernation. Ride in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle as it navigates the terrain on Whistler Blackcomb Mountains looking for the up to 50 resident black bears who feed and den on the mountains. Travel
Jet Boating
The custom designed boats are 25 foot long and carry 12 passengers plus a guide/pilot. Each vessel is equipped with twin engines for added safety and operationally exceeds standards set by the Canadian Coast Guard. Construction is heavy duty welded aluminium built tough to handle grade III+ white water in boulder strewn rivers. Passenger seating is on thick upholstered foam cushions that offer great comfort. Our boats are also fitted with dual muffling systems to reduce engine noise to a minimum. In case of foul weather, a convertible top can be snapped on.
Rafting
Cheakamus River (Class II) Younger families will especially enjoy this trip (open to ages 5 and older) that features sections of class II rapids, hanging glaciers, and the towering peaks of the impressive Tantalus Range. This remarkable landscape Elaho-Squamish Rivers (Class III to IV) For the ultimate rafting adventure, ride the gushing rapids of the Elaho and Squamish Rivers. Be awed by ancient glaciers, waterfalls, picturesque wilderness, and a delicious riverside salmon BBQ. The Elaho-
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