Experiencing Whistler in Summer starts with Hilton
Summer Activities
Whilst snowy winter scenes grace most Whistler postcards, the summer months reveal the most spectacular mountain scenery and endless outdoor activities, attractions and festivities - hiking, mountain biking, 4x4 adventures, bear tours, golfing, artisan markets, and cinema under the stars…
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Adventure Zone; ATV Tours; Bungee Jumping; Canoeing/Kayaking; Fishing; Glacier Tours; GolfingHiking/Climbing; Via Ferrata; Horseback RidingHummer Tours; Jet Boating; Mountain Biking; Nature Tours; Bear Viewing; Sightseeing; White Water Rafting;Ziptrek/Treetrek
Adventure Zone
The Adventure Zone is a favourite place in Whistler for kids and families and the young at heart. Located in the Upper Village at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain, you can horseback ride, play mini-golf, ride a luge or bounce on a trampoline. Great for kids of all ages!
ATV Tours
The best way to get up close and personal with spectacular scenery, let experienced guides take you on an enjoyable backcountry tour. Acres of trails access terrain as diverse as the famous Ancient Cedars, the Soo Valley, to the very peak of Whistler Mountain.
Bungee Jumping
Bungee jumping is not for the extreme daredevil anymore. Lots of people have done it – moms, dads, kids, and even grandparents. It’s one of the most popular and talked-about Whistler activities year round.This is one of the only two bungee jump zones in British Columbia.
Canoeing/Kayaking
A relaxing way to enjoy the lush scenery of Whistler is to dip your paddle into the serenity of countless rivers and lakes and drift away. Most of Whistler’s lakeside parks provide canoe and kayak rentals for all day or just an hour. Otherwise, plenty of guided tours from adventure companies are readily available to bring you to secluded areas no one knows about – except Mother Nature.
Fishing
Whether it is fly or spin casting, guides provide expert knowledge in the art of fishing. Choose from river fly fishing, remote alpine lakes, or just toss a line at nearby Green Lake. Did you know that you can catch rainbow trout, Dolly Varden char, cutthroat trout, steelhead, and five species of salmon all in the Whistler area?
Glacier Tours
Take a walk on the glacier snow and ice. Outfitted with boots, crampons, and an ice axe you will learn how to walk using glacier equipment and take a tour around Whistler Glacier. Learn about the formation of glaciers and crevasses and have a chance to play on the ice and snow.
Golfing
There are four championship, designer golf courses located in Whistler all of which have won several awards, and many courses located within a 30 – 45 minute drive from Whistler:
Chateau Whistler Golf Course
Your mountain golf experience. Carved from the slopes of the coastal mountains, with an elevation gain of 400 feet, designer Robert Trent Jones Jr., created Chateau Whistler Golf Club. This 18 hole par 72 course traverses rushing mountain streams and features spectacular views.
Nicklaus North Golf Course
A Jack Nicklaus “Signature Design” located in the resort village of Whistler. With a yardage of 6,925 from the championship Nicklaus tees, the par 71 course will present a most daunting challenge for even the most experienced plays. For those who simply enjoy golf as a peaceful retreat from daily pressures, the red tees will offer a less arduous and more enjoyable experience. Overall, Nicklaus North was designed to maximize the essence of its setting while testing the instincts and skill of all golfers.
Whistler Golf Club
Stand on the first tee of the Whistler Golf Club and instantly you’ll understand why Arnold Palmer chose it as the location for his first Canadian design. Snow-capped peaks, ancient cedars, winding streams, and white sand bunkers punctuate perfectly manicured greens. An occasional black bear sauntering across a fairway is not an uncommon site. The Whistler Golf Club is a par 72, 18 hole golf course that easily exceeds the expectations of the most discriminating golfer.
Big Sky Golf & Country Club
Pemberton, B.C. (30 minutes North of Whistler)
Designer: Robert Cupp
Hiking/Climbing
The Whistler area is bursting with trails, hikes, climbs, and secret pathways that can take you into a nature's wonderland. Trot past babbling brooks, over a suspension bridge, and through a field of magical wildflowers. Some routes are minutes from the Whistler Village, while others take you up to the peaks of snow-capped mountains. And those stunning views!
Via Ferrata
Experience this unique and exhilarating climbing excursion to the summit of Whistler Peak! ‘Via Ferrata’ is Italian for ‘Iron Way’ and is an engineered vertical pathway with permanently fixed cables for protection and metal ladder rungs to ease your movement over the rock.
The first and only Via Ferrata in Canada provides stunning views and a vertical perspective you may not have thought possible. Your guide will give you detailed instructions on use of the equipment and technique for climbing. Climbing a via ferrata does not require any special skills or prior experience.
Horseback Riding
Choose a 2.5 or 2-hour adventure that takes you through the Cougar Mountain wilderness to incredible viewpoints. Single-track horse trails that are second to none in the Whistler Valley. A true wilderness setting only minutes away from the Village.
Hummer Tours
The HUMMER is the roughest, toughest backcountry vehicle ever built! With the ability to carry twice its’ own weight, and crawl at slow speeds up the steepest hills, the HUMMER can do more than any other vehicle in the backcountry. GO VERTICAL!
Jet Boating
Whistler introduces adrenaline junkies to one of the favourite adventure tours in BC - Jet Boating. During periods of snow melt, high water levels on the Green and Lillooet Rivers allow the jet boats to challenge rapids through sheer granite canyons, embarking on wild downstream runs past ancient coastal forests. More placid sunset dinner cruises and rafting trips are also available, taking in views of glaciated mountain peaks, pictographs and an abundance of wildlife.
Mountain Biking
Whether you are careening down the Whistler Mountain Bike Park at high-octane speeds or just leisurely peddling over the Valley Trail there is plenty of mountain biking for everyone. Whistler is a Mountain Bike Mecca, offering the mountain biking enthusiast hundreds of trails to explore, including some of the best trails in North America. Local operators can drive you to the top so you can enjoy breathtaking mountain views before commencing the exhilarating descent on rolling trails along glacier-fed lakes. Push the envelope further by flying in by floatplane to Callaghan Lake for a 16-km descent on rolling single and double track to the spectacular Brandywine Falls.
Looking for a challenge but don’t want to go in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park? The best thing to do is pick up a map from any bike shop in the village, find a trail, and ride it! Names like Logger’s Lake, Big Kahuna and White Knuckles are just a few of the hundreds of mountain biking trails that range from the moderate to the extreme on the difficulty level. Some have a technical edge to them requiring strength, skill, and a lot of courage, but the views and scenery are beyond compare.
Nature Tours
Whistler's history, geography, flora, and wildlife are all outside your door. Go on a bear viewing tour and learn about Whistler's precious nature balance. Participate on a casual walk, bike, canoe, or kayak with a local guide and understand Whistler and the precious eco-system we are actively preserving.
Bear Viewing
Accompany black bear researcher Michael Allen as he guides you through some of the most pristine black bear habitat in North America. Ride in a comfortable 4x4 as we navigate the mountain access roads and rolling green ski trails.
Sightseeing
No visit to Whistler is complete without a trip to the top of the mountain. The Whistler Village Gondola is a destination in itself, and will get you to the top in just 20 minutes. Stepping off the gondola, you’ll find the Roundhouse Lodge restaurant and more than 48km of hiking trails. Be on the lookout for wildlife grazing on the ski runs.
Whitewater Rafting
River Rafting in this region offers stunning views of glaciers, waterfalls, forests, mountain peaks and canyons, where majestic peaks and rugged coastal valleys provide the perfect natural landscape for great river exploring. Between Vancouver and Whistler, the Elaho-Squamish and Cheakamus Rivers offer exciting river rafting as they wind southwards into Howe Sound.
Ziptrek/TreeTrek
First you’ll be outfitted with a harness and helmet. Second, you’ll practice at the mini zip line just in front of the Whistler Gondola in the Village. Third, friendly Ziptrek escorts will shuttle you to the spectacular ancient rainforests between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. And finally, you’ll click in and zip over five incredible zip line rides that gain progressively in height and length. The longest spanning over 1100 ft!
For those looking for a more relaxing way to learn about Whistler’s ecology, journey on a spectacular network of suspension bridges, boardwalks and trails that take you from the forest floor to the upper reaches of the forest canopy - some of the rarest rainforest on earth
Book & Customize Your Itinerary
Equipment Rental
Equipment Rental Summit Ski, Bike & Board, located in the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa can take care of all of your equipment rental needs. Conveniently located 20 feet from the Whistler Gondola. Standard and high performance equipment for adults and children. To book in advance please visit their website. Phone: 604-932-6225
For more information or to book any of these activities, please contact our hotel concierge. Our knowledgeable concierge team can customize your itinerary before your arrive, ensuring you make the most of your time here in Whistler.
Call 604-966-5047 or email concierge@hiltonwhistler.com
