Whistler Activities for the Non-skier

In addition to investigating the Whistler real estate market, the person who does not ski downhill or snowboard has a lot to do in Whistler. Many activities compete for your attention in the winter skiing season:

• Cross-country skiing on more than 28 kilometres of track-set trails adjacent to the Village and Blackcomb Benchlands and through the valley. The trails encircle Lost Lake and make use of the Chateau Whistler and Nicklaus North golf courses.
• Walking around Whistler on the extensive Valley Trail system.
• Guided winter fishing trips.
• Fitness centres.
• Sightseeing from the air - fixed wing aircraft and helicopters.
• Ice skating in the Meadow Park Sports Centre.
• Massage therapy and spas.

• Mountain sightseeing - foot passengers are welcome on both mountains.
• Racket sports.
• Horse and dog sleigh rides.
• Horseback riding.
• Snowmobiling.
• Snow shoeing.
• Theatre and concert performances by visiting groups.
• Gourmet dining.
• Elegant boutiques.

• Golf on four designer courses. Whistler Golf Club (designed by Arnold Palmer), Chateau Whistler Golf Club (designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.) and Nicklaus North Golf Course (designed by Jack Nicklaus) within Whistler itself. Plus the Big Sky Golf and Country Club (designed by Robert Cupp) 20 minutes north of Whistler.
• Alpine sightseeing on the mountains. Take the lifts up to a variety of marked trails.
• Hiking, from gentle walks around Whistler to long trips into the alpine areas.
• Organized excursions for bear watching.
• Mountain biking around the gentle Valley Trail system within Whistler or on gruelling trails into the mountains.

• Water sports on the five lakes and numerous rivers in the Whistler area. Swimming, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking....
• River rafting and jet boating.
• Tennis on the more than 25 free public courts within Whistler plus several full-service tennis clubs.
• Climbing and mountaineering.
• Bungee jumping, one of the highest in the world.