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Summer Activities

Contact our Concierge Team at 604.935.4323 or concierge@westinwhistler.com to book any one of these activities.

ATV TOURS
Have fun and enjoy Whistler's backcountry on these fun, easy to ride and fully automatic vehicles. Have the chance to explore hidden lakes, waterfalls, high mountain vistas and deep mountain trails.
Tours can be customized for groups of any size and with BBQ lunches in remote alpine cabins. Choose to ride by yourself or with a passenger on the wide variety of mountain trails that Whistler has to explore. Tours are available for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders and are fully guided by friendly, experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Season: May-October / Rates range from $99 to $139 per person

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 4 x 4 as we navigate the mountain access roads and rolling green ski trails. Experience the pristine views of wildlife, glacial peaks and memorable sunsets in a 4 x 4 vehicle. Travel through deep, old growth, and coastal hemlock-cedar forests; visit active bear dens, daybeds, and feeding sites. Witness evening play between a mother and her cubs. Our guide, Michael Allen, has been studying black bears for 14 years and has been internationally recognized for his work. Groups are limited to 6 persons to avoid disturbance to the bears, and view safety.
Season: June-October / Rates range from $169 to $179 per person

CANOE/KAYAK TOURS
Explore the local lakes and rivers on one of many scenic canoe or kayak excursions. Paddle down beautiful rivers with spectacular mountain views, float through wetlands abundant with bird life and waterfowl and experience Whistler's very own Ghost Town by watercraft. Choose to adventure off by yourself or have an experienced and knowledgeable guide show you the way. Delicious picnic lunches can be arranged for trips to a variety of locations. Combo paddle, bike and hike tours are also available for those adventurous individuals wanting to see Whistler and a whole lot more.
Instruction is available and tours can be catered for almost any size group.
Season: May-September / Rates range from $49 to $149 per person

CLIMBING
Take a trip on the wild side and experience a rock climbing or mountaineering adventure that delivers great fun, challenge, breathtaking scenery and physical and mental stimulation. Whether your experience is clipping into a rope on one of the many rock climbing areas or donning a pair of crampons on one of the spectacular glaciers or mountain ranges in the Sea-to-Sky corridor you will have an unforgettable adventure. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fully certified instructors guide the trips and ensure that client safety is paramount. No previous experience is necessary
Season: May-October / Rates range from $95 to $395 per person

FISHING
Take time away from it all and have a go at catching some of the many species of fresh water fish that are abundant in the lakes and rivers around Whistler. Choose between fly or spin fishing and enjoy a favourite summer pass time, fishing for Salmon, Steelhead, Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout. Experience professional guides who are dedicated to making your trip a success as well as providing a chance to learn new skills. Enjoy spectacular settings, the seclusion of most of the lakes and rivers that will give you the opportunity to view wildlife in their natural environment. All equipment and snack/lunch provided. Lake fishing involves using the float tubes only and all fishing is 'catch and release'.
Season: All Year Round / Rates range from $149 to $485 per person

FLIGHTSEEING
Discover the magic of the Sea-to-Sky corridor with a bird's eye view. Daily sightseeing trips are available from the air either by floatplane, helicopter or aeroplane. Soar over immense glaciers, majestic rivers and lakes and towering mountain ranges. Tours can be arranged to take you whale watching, bungee jumping and on day trips to Victoria or Tofino. Why not customize your trip to include a picnic lunch in a remote and high alpine meadow? Glacier landings are also optional. Season: Most of the Year / Rates range from $59 to $399 per person
Instruction is available and tours can be catered for almost any size group.
Season: May-September / Rates range from $49 to $149 per person

HIKING
Enjoy half, full or overnight interpretive nature hikes in some of Whistler's finest backcountry settings. Here you will experience Whistler's rivers, alpine meadows, glaciers, glacier lakes, wildlife and waterfalls. Numerous hiking options are available for all levels of fitness and for all group sizes. From a guided walk around Whistler Village to a multi day hike into the deepest of Whistler's backcountry there is something new for everyone to see and experience.
Season: May-October / Rates range from $59 to $170 per person

HORSEBACK RIDING
Experience Whistler and other scenic areas of the Sea-to-Sky Corridor a truly natural way, from the back of a horse. Take a trip through ancient cedars, along waterways and through old growth forests. Breathtaking views will astound you as you ride through valleys and along high alpine trails. Whether you ride for a full day or go for a few hours the adventure you have will be unforgettable. Tours can be arranged for groups of all sizes and for all levels of riding ability.
Season: May-November / Rates range from $45 to $135 per person

HUMMER / 4X4 TOURS
Journey through the 4X4 areas of Whistler in a vehicle that can go just about anywhere. Whether it is driving over logs and through mud and rivers in a Hummer or driving on backcountry mountain trails in a 4X4 Van there are trips that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and ability. Fully interpreted by a professional guide these tours will show you a truly spectacular side of whistler. Watch out for bears and other wildlife and enjoy incredible views and waterfalls.
Season: May-September / Rates range from $89 to $139 per person

JET BOATING
For the thrill seekers there are raging rapids and fast moving rivers to conquer, for those wanting a more quiet ride there are scenic river cruises that give you wonderful opportunities to look out for bears, osprey, eagles and deer and are ideal for families. Tours take place on the beautiful Green River below Nairn Falls and on the Lillooet lake and river. Dinner tours are also available. Great for most group sizes.
Season: May-September / Rates range from $120 to $145