Whistler's Best Activity Guide - Summer/Fall 2019

WHISTLER'S BESTâ„¢

ACTIVITY

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Nicklaus North Golf Course - Hole 17

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Escape the routine

Scandinave Spa Whistler offers a traditional Scandinavian baths and massage experience in a natural environment, on the edge of the spruce and cedar forest just 5 minutes from Whistler Village.

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SCANDINAVE BATHS EXPERIENCE SWEDISH MASSAGE & BATHS

SCANDINAVE.COM 1 888 935 2423 8010 Mons Road, Whistler, BC

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Youth slide

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FREE!

• One Youth (12-18 years) slides FREE with one paying adult!

Additional youth 50% off.

adult (19+)

• Ages 12 and over; no prior experience necessary.

• Daily from June 28 to September 1, 2019!

Ready to Slide?

Advance booking is required:

whistlerslidingcentre.com

604-964-0040

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• Olympic Biathlon Tours • Electric Mountain Bike Rentals & Tours • Hiking & Sightseeing • Disc Golf

Open June 28 to September 1, 2019 Just South of Whistler in the Callaghan Valley

/whistlerolympicpark

whistlerolympicpark.com

@whistlerolympic

604-964-0059

info@whistlerolympicpark.com

The moment you realized the only thing more spectacular than the golf are the incredible mountain views.

EXPERIENCE MOUNTAIN GOLF AT ITS FINEST Dramatic natural landscapes, stunning views and wildlife are signatures of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club.

Carved out of the slopes of BC’s Coast Mountain Range, this par 72, 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. masterpiece is also a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary (ACSP).

Reserve your unforgettable round today.

FOR DETAILS AND TEE TIMES VISIT WHISTLERMOUNTAINGOLF.COM

FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER GOLF CLUB

4612 BLACKCOMB WAY, WHISTLER | T 604 938 2092

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BEARS DAILY BEAR VIEWING TOURS 2.5 Hour Tours

$119

Guests Under 16yrs $89

LUXURY LAND ROVER EXCURSIONS

Private & Semi-Private Bear Viewing Eco-Tours

BOOK ONLINE

WhistlerDiscoveryTours.com 604.966.7385

WhistlerDiscoveryTours.com

Daily Bear Viewing Eco-Tours Enjoy several premier black bear viewing spots in Whistler.

Join one of our local professional nature guides and photographers on your early morning, afternoon or evening wilderness black bear Land Rover off road excursions.

Take in the majestic high elevation panoramic views of the Coastal Mountain Range including: waterfalls, glacier lakes, alpine old growth forest and wetlands. Make certain to keep watch for the black bears, deer, bald eagles, mountain lions and coyotes that call the region home.

These adventures will leave you appreciative of our natural world. Bring your camera, as you’ll want to capture memories of this tour forever!

2.5hours (April to November)

$119 $89 $89

adult (16+) child/youth (6-15) infant/toddler (1-5)

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Ride The SasqUatchÂŽ

The longest zipline in Canada & the USA! Ziptrek Ecotours hosts a selection of breathtaking zipline tours.

Our wilderness adventure area is located directly above Whistler Village, in the spectacular temperate rainforest valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.

Discover eco-exhilarationÂŽ

ziptrek.com 604.935.0001

ziptrek ecotours at a glance Tour Name: Ziplines Length of Tour Tree Top Bridges

Bear

Eagle Mammoth

TreeTrek

Sasquatch

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None

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3 hr

3 hr

4.5 hr

2 hr

1.5 hr

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Regular Pricing plus tax Adult

$ 129

$ 159

$ 219

$ 59

$ 129

Youth*/ Senior*

$ 109

$ 139

$ 199

$ 39

$ 109

Adult

$ 99

$ 129

Youth*/ Senior*

$ 79

$ 109

Non Peak Pricing plus tax Offered on Bear & Eagle Tours in the late afternoon. (check for availability)

* Youth (6 - 14 years), Senior (65 & over). Quotes are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice.

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www.crosscountryconnection.ca

Rentals Specialized & Norco Full-suspension Trail, DH, XC, E-bike, Kids

Skills Mountain Biking 101 $139 • 11⁄2 hrs

Tours Single Track Tour $139 pp, $69 extra hr 2 hrs

Lost Lake Park Tour Whistler Valley Tour $139 pp, family $279 2 hrs

Rentals Skills Tours Cafe whistler • 604.905.0071

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Palmer’s design.

Whistler’s attitude.

The Whistler Golf Club is a tribute to The King himself — Arnold Palmer’s first Canadian design, and an experience that is focused on challenge and fun.

Play Today!

Book online at whistlergolf.com to find a time and rate that works for you.

Titleist rental clubs available.

Green fees

From $79

Juniors play for free

Call for details

“5 after 5” 5 holes after 5:30pm

$35 / $49* *Includes Titleist rental clubs and a power cart.

@whistlergolf

Palmer’s Gallery Bar and Grill Enjoy one of Whistler’s best patios overlooking the 18th green and Whistler Mountain, surrounded by giant fir trees. Come as you are and enjoy the music and great atmosphere only steps from Whistler Village.

• Open daily for lunch and dinner • Daily food and drink specials • Happy hour 2-6pm daily

The Range Home to the Whistler Golf Academy, Whistler’s best practice facility is open to all. Come work on your game, take a lesson from PGA of Canada pros or simply rent a club and hits some balls!

The Nike Pro Shop One of only two Nike Pinnacle golf shops in Canada.

Come sample the best golf and lifestyle apparel and footwear from Nike Golf.

whistlergolf.com | 604.932.3280 | 21

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ELECTRIC

BIKE TOURS

DAILY 9AM, 1PM & 5PM

Fun, Fitness and Freedom Book early, as we sell out frequently!

ONLY

$99

WhistlerElectricBikeTours.com

EBIKE ADVENTURE +

WHISTLER’S ORIGINAL ESCAPE ROOMS

$129

$159

$199

Book online, call or text 604.938.0899 In the Upper Village, next to Blackcomb Liquor Store, inside Glacier Lodge (beside the elevators) 25

the most fun you'll have off the mountain

throw axes today!

You name it, we host it!

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HELICOPTER BC EXPERIENCE This tour gives you an extraordinary bird’s eye view of the Whistler-Blackcomb Resort followed by the magnificent beauty of the Cheakamus Glacier and a unique immersion in the famous Garibaldi Provincial Park. This is followed by a landing on the 24 minutes 12,000-year-old glacier on Rainbow Mountain. in the air with a

$294 per person + 5% GST Tours run all day long, please call or email for available times.

15 minute landing

*Landing is complimentary and subject to weather

More offerings available including VIP Transfers, Carbon Neutral tourism flights since 2017

blackcombhelicopters

Whistler Backcountry – Summer 2018

OM7 2FR01 ING RTER 9 TAM 17 SUS M $

ADVENTURES WHISTLER EXPLORER This spectacular aerial introduction to WhistlerBlackcomb is an incredible way to discover the glaciers, mountain peaks and lakes all around you. Remarkable views around every ridge, and best of all, no line ups!

12 minutes in the air

$179 per person +5% GST Tours run all day long, please call or email for available times.

Heli-Picnics, Heli-Hikes, Backcountry Trips & more

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BIG SKY

Golf and Dine $

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Live Music

ULTIMATE GOLF EXPERIENCES Only 30 Minutes From Whistler

“Award Winning, Most Scenic Patio in the Sea to Sky Corridor”

@BigSkyGolfClub

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GOLF CLUB

1 week unlimited golf pass $ pp

Heli – 19th Hole $ from

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Whistler Racquet Club

Lorimer Rd.

Whistler Market Olympic Plaza Place Lodge

Blackcomb Way

Town Plaza

North star

IGA

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Main St.

Summit Lodge Library Alpenglow Lodge Northlands Blvd.

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Delta Suites

Pinnacle

Cascade Cascade Lodge

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Whistler Village 17

1 Backroads Whistler 2 Canadian Wilderness Adventures 3 Cross Country Connection 4 Escape! Whistler

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Telus Conference Centre

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Aava Hotel

5 Fairmont Chateau Golf Club 6 Squamish Rafting Company (pick up location) 7 The Adventure Group RZR Tours 8 The Ketel One Ice Room

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO HAVE A GREAT TIME IN WHISTLER

THE KETEL ONE ICE ROOM

The coldest vodka tasting room in the world SAMPLE A GLOBAL SELECTION OF VODKAS OPEN DAILY FROM 5 PM NO RESERVATION REQUIRED 4121 VILLAGE GREEN | ADJACENT TO LISTEL HOTEL 604 932 3433 | BEARFOOTBISTRO.COM

Fairmont Chateau Club Intrawest Wizard Express

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Glacier Lodge Le Chamois

Base of Magic of Blackcomb Base Chair

Blackcomb

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Village Square

Excalibur

Sundial

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Mountain Crystal Square 19 Lodge Listel THE HILTON 4 8 Hotel WHISTLER 10 9 12 RESORT & SPA 7 11 The Hilton Whistler Way Whistler Resort & Spa Whistler Driving Range

Fitzsimmons Up

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9 Treetop Adventures & Superfly Ziplines

14 Whistler Discovery Tours

10 Vallea Lumina

16 Whistler Electric Bikes

11 Wedge Rafting

17 Whistler Golf Club

12 Whistler ATV

18 Whistler Sliding Centre

13 Whistler Bungee

19 ZipTrek Ecotours

15 Whistler Eco Tours

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Nicklaus North Clubhouse

Nicklaus North Blvd.

Alpine Meadows Market & CafĂŠ

Riverside R.v. & Campground

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Alpine Way

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Meadow Park Sports Centre Mons Rd.

Alpine Meadows 1 Big Sky Golf Club 2 Blackcomb Helicopters 3 Forged Axe Throwing 4 Nesters Market

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5 Nicklaus North Golf Course 6 Scandinave Spa

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Nesters Rd.

9 Whistler Olympic Park 10 Whistler Shooting 11 Whistler Skydiving

Creekside Whistler Village

Lake Placid Rd. Lorimer Rd.

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Husky Gas Station Function Junction

Whistler Market Place

Whistler Village Village Gate Blvd.

Nita Lake Lodge

Whistler Creekside

Function Junction Whistler Creekside

Squamish Vancouver

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WHISTLER

SHOOTING ADVENTURES

Whistler Shooting Adventures allows you to experience the thrill of target shooting in a safe and friendly environment under the careful guidance of our instructors.

VIEW OUR FULL RANGE OF PACKAGES AT

WWW.WHISTLERSHOOTING.COM PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO

WHISTLERSHOOTING@GMAIL.COM

604 935 8778 OPEN DAILY FROM 10-5

REAL GUNS! REAL FUN! WWW.WHISTLERSHOOTING.COM

MANY PACKAGES TO CHOOSE

VIEW FULL SELECTION ONLINE

Safe shooting adventures for all ages and experience levels.

No permits or licenses required!

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(self guided also at 11am + 3pm) Private $189.99 Guided $139.99 *Self-Guided $89.99

Easy level 2 hour tour daily at 9am + 1pm Private $149.99 Guided $109.99

Moderate level 3.5 hour tour daily at 9am + 1pm Private $189.99 Guided $139.99

For More Information and www.whistler

whistlerecotours.com 604.935.4900 1.877.988.4900

River of Golden Dreams Pedal/Paddle

Private $209.99 Guided $169.99 *Self-Guided $144.99

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Easy level 2 hour tour daily at 9am + 1pm Private $169.99 Guided $129.99

Moderate 2 hour tour daily at 9am + 1pm Private $184.99 Guided $139.99

Short $149.99 Long $209.99

to Reserve, Please Visit: ecotours.com Rent a Canoe, Kayak or Stand up Paddle-board E-Bike + Bike Rentals available at at Wayside Park. from our location our office in the Delta Suites E-Bikes & Cross Country Rentals available from our office location in the Delta Suites.

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squamish-rafting.com

604.898.4677

Raft & Camp Packages Looking to make the most out of your trip to Squamish? Save 10% when booking both rafting & accommodation at the full-service campground offered by our friends at Mtn. Fun Basecamp. In addition to rafting, you can rent a bike, or travel by foot, and explore the nearby trail system which leads you to the beautiful Alice Lake Provincial Park.

Custom Group Experiences Team Building Events & Activities

School, Camp & Educational Groups

Bachelor/ette Parties & Wedding Socials

Memorable Birthday Celebrations

Come Experience The Sea to Sky’s Best Value For Rafting!

All our trips include:

River & Safety Optional Photo Gear Packages

Delicious Food

Local Transport

Elaho Whitewater Experience A classic Canadian whitewater rafting adventure! No prior experience is required for you to enjoy this full-day tour featuring over 20 kms of exciting Class 3-4 rapids. Be sure to bring your appetite as we’ll be pulling over for a gourmet BBQ lunch mid-trip at our private island camp. While there, you’ll take in views of the spectacular B.C. wilderness all around you.

There’s even a cliff jump - if you dare.

Cheakamus Family Adventure A river experience enjoyable for all ages!

This half-day outing is the perfect combination of fun, splashy Class 2 rapids and calmer float sections of river suitable for every generation in your family. Cool off with a swim or try to spot local wildlife during your stop for a riverside snack in the beautiful Paradise Valley.

Coming from Whistler or Squamish?

Free round-trip shuttle Coming from Vancouver?

Round-trip shuttle for just $35/person

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Your full service grocery store featuring: - Online shopping - Specialty meats - Bulk foods - Liquor delivery - Grocery delivery - Organic food - Fresh produce - Bakery - Delicious seafood

2018

- Friendly pharmacist - Nutritional advisors - Vitamins & supplements - Infant care products - Health foods - Sports supplements

nestersmarket.com info@nestersmarket.com

WH IS T LE R

Juice & Smoothie Bar

Shop online nestersmarket.com

Nesters Market:

Pharmacy:

604.932.3545 604.905.0429

7019 Nesters Rd

(Just 1km north of the Village)

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Keeping People & Bears Safe Whistler is located in prime bear habitat, so whether you are hiking in the forest of strolling through a residential area, you may encounter a black bear. Seeing a bear can be a memorable experience, but to protect you and keep bears wild, it is important to understand how to behave around them. This requires an understanding of bears and their behaviors as well as the role people play in creating conflicts.

If you encounter a bear… be bear smart!

You can often tell if there’s a bear in the area. Bear signs include tracks, droppings (scat), or fur on tree bark. Trees may be clawed, bitten or rubbed. You may find recently overturned rocks or logs, rotted wood that has been torn apart, fresh diggings and crushed vegetation.

You can tell how a bear is feeling about your presence by reading their body language.

A relaxed bear is one that doesn’t pay much attention to you. They may not have seen you, or you may be far enough away that they do not perceive you as a threat.

What to do: Stay still and enjoy the show!

When a bear stands up on their back legs, they are likely curious and trying to identify you.

What to do: Talk quietly to let the bear know that you are not a threat and slowly move away.

Remember: Bears are wild animals and while they may tolerate the presence of humans, they should never be approached or fed.

A stressed bear may display the following behaviour: moving away, climbing a tree, salivating, yawning, skittishness or jumping at sounds or movements. A female black bear will often tree her cub(s) when she feels threatened. If you have invaded a bear’s personal space, they will huff (expel air loudly) and clack their teeth. Bears may also slap the ground, lunge toward you or make short charges.

What to do: Back away, leave the area and allow the bear their personal space.

Grizzly bears may be encountered in and around Whistler. Visit BearSmart.com for more information on encountering a grizzly. Extra caution is necessary! If a bear appears to be a threat to human safety or is destroying property, call 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP). For more information on vacationing in bear country or living with bears, email us at info@bearsmart.com or visit us online at...

www.bearsmart.com

TANDEM Skydive:

This incredible experience includes a scenic flight around Mt. Currie, Whistler, and Blackcomb before you take the jump of a lifetime! While harnessed to your experienced Instructor you will have an exhilarating freefall followed by a thrilling canopy flight, ending with a safe landing and a huge smile!

Price: $289.00 plus tax

Custom PHOTOS or VIDEO or BOTH:

Relive your skydiving experience with your own custom video or collection of photos, or choose both. Prove to friends and family that you have taken the plunge!

Starting at: $95.00 plus tax Book Now: Call: 604-698-7120 Book Online: www.whistlerskydiving.ca 51

WHISTLER’S ORIGINAL

CAN YOU ESCAPE PIRATE SHIP

PINBALL MACHINE

HOW IT WORKS Choose from our 4 themes and immerse yourself into the world we have created for you. Be prepared for fun, creative, and interactive obstacles. How far you make it will depend on your group’s ability to solve the challenges laid out for you. If you get stumped along the way, you will have the opportunity to receive clues to help you advance. But don’t waste time... you only have 45 minutes to ESCAPE!

Located in the Hilton Hotel at the base of Whistler Mountain We ask that your group please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time

ESCAPE ROOMS

WITHIN

MINS RABBIT HOLE

buried cabin

PRICE $33 per person, per adventure.

All participants must complete a digital waiver available at EscapeWhistler.com.

Players under 19 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian co sign.

ESCAPEWHISTLER.COM

604-962-1117

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G o SIGHTSEEING! Daily tours showcasing the entire Whistler Valley

You've seen the village now DISCOVER all of WHISTLER Looking for a truly unique Whistler adventure?

Join one of our local knowledgeable guides on a journey to Whistler's most picturesque locations, Olympic venues, historic sites and natural recreation areas. Enjoy a full commentary m Fro 9 .9 countless photo opportunities and $79 comfortable transport!

Departs: 9.00am & 1.00pm | Duration: 3hrs average

WhistlerValleyTours.com

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DISCOVER ALL OF WHISTLER

You've seen the village now DISCOVER all of WHISTLER Looking for a truly unique Whistler adventure?

Join one of our local knowledgeable guides on a journey to Whistler's most picturesque locations, Olympic venues, historic sites and natural recreation areas. Enjoy a full commentary m Fro 9 .9 countless photo opportunities and $79 comfortable transport!

Departs: Morning & Afternoon | Duration: 3hrs average

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Established in 1967, Squamish Valley Golf Club is British Columbia golf at its finest. Golf on our Par 72 Championship Course is about friendly and attentive service, beautiful conditions, stunning mountain views, old growth firs and the ever-present promise of seeing some of Canada’s world renowned wildlife.

Along with member and social play, we host numerous golf events each season. Contact us today to give us the opportunity to tailor an event especially for you.

Tee Time Reservations

OUR RESTAURANT

Our restaurant welcomes members and visitors 7 days a week. In addition to a large indoor venue, we have one of Squamish’s most scenic outdoor settings.

We love to cater to both intimate groups and large functions as well as weddings. Call us and book your next event! 604-898-9521 ext 2

Curling is one of the country’s most popular sports, and is the most televised women’s sport in Canada. The Howe Sound Curling Club operates from October through to March and has four sheets of ice.

The club offers Leagues, Lessons and Group Activities. Call or email HSCC to book your next corporate or team building event!

Forbes Business Magazine has rated Squash as the healthiest sport to participate in. Come and get your cardio fix at the Squamish Squash Club. The club is extremely social and offers leagues, drop in play and instruction.

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Your adventure awaits Ziptrek Ecotours hosts a selection of breathtaking zipline tours.

Our wilderness adventure area is located directly above Whistler Village, in the spectacular temperate rainforest valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.

Discover eco-exhilarationÂŽ

ziptrek.com 604.935.0001