Whistler Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Whistler tours and things to do in Canada’s premier mountain resort: soar between peaks on the record-breaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola, zip through old-growth forest, watch black bears on alpine slopes, ride the scenic Sea to Sky corridor from Vancouver and explore the lively pedestrian village. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Whistler by interest
Whatever brings you to Whistler — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Whistler
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Sea to Sky Gondola
Soaring views.
Ziplines
Forest thrills.
Sea to Sky Drive
Scenic highway.
Black Bears
Wildlife tours.
Backcountry
ATV trails.
Whistler Village
Resort heart.
Peak 2 Peak
Record gondola.
Whistler
Mountain resort.
Squamish awaySea to Sky Gondola
Soaring views.
Mountains awayZiplines
Forest thrills.
120 km awayFrom Vancouver
Scenic drive.
Slopes awayBear Viewing
Wildlife tours.
Backcountry awayATV Backcountry
Off-road trails.
Mountains awayPeak 2 Peak
Record gondola.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Whistler visitor asks before booking.
Winter (Dec–Mar)
World-class skiing and snow sports.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Hiking, biking, ziplines and bear viewing.
Autumn (Oct)
Golden larches and quieter trails.
Spring (Apr–May)
Late snow up high and green valleys below.
For bears
Summer, when bears forage on the slopes.
Best overall
Summer for adventure, winter for snow.
One day
A gondola, the village and a zipline.
Two days
Add bear viewing and Peak 2 Peak.
Three days
Add an ATV backcountry tour.
For the mountain
Peak 2 Peak and the gondolas.
For adventure
Ziplines and ATV tours.
For wildlife
A summer bear-viewing tour.
On foot
The village is pedestrian and compact.
Gondolas
Gondolas reach the peaks and Blackcomb.
By shuttle
Shuttles link Vancouver and the resort.
By car
The Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver.
Where to stay
Stay in Whistler Village at the base.
Canadian dollar
Canada uses the dollar; cards widely accepted.
Peak 2 Peak
Ride it on a clear day for the best views.
Sea to Sky
Combine the gondola with Shannon Falls.
Ziplines
Book ahead — popular tours sell out.
Bear viewing
Summer mornings are best for sightings.
ATV tours
Dress in layers — the alpine is cooler.
Combos
Some tours pair the drive with a gondola.
Ziplines
Zipline tours sell out — book well ahead.
Bear tours
Bear viewing fills up — reserve early.
Vancouver trips
Day trips fill up — book ahead.
Gondola tours
Gondola tours fill up — reserve early.
ATV tours
Off-road tours fill up — book ahead.
Peak season
Summer and winter are busiest — book ahead.
Gondola tour
Around €88–140 for a Sea to Sky gondola tour.
Zipline tour
About €135–180 for a zipline tour.
Vancouver trip
Roughly €99–160 for a day trip from Vancouver.
Bear tour
Around €145–200 for a bear-viewing tour.
ATV tour
About €182–250 for an ATV backcountry tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Whistler through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Skiing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Late snow.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Quiet.
- Best for
- Adventure.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Golden larches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Good.