Playgrounds
You will always see happy children at the large playground in Whistler Olympic Plaza. Parents can enjoy a coffee and a chat while the kids enjoy being active and outside. There are additional playgrounds throughout Whistler.
Whistler Farmer's Market
Located in Whistler, BC, the Whistler Farmers’ Market welcomes residents and resort guests alike as they interact in the festive atmosphere accented by assorted entertainers. The Whistler Farmers’ Market is a registered non profit society dedicated to the promotion of regionally produced foods, crafts and services. From humble beginnings of one farm and a couple of crafters in the summer of 1994, the market now hosts an average of 90 vendors showcasing fresh fruit, produce, artisan crafts and food products. Take a pleasant stroll through the Upper Village, listen to live music from local musicians, line up to get your children’s faces painted, and soak in the wonderful smells, sights, tastes and sounds of the Whistler Farmer’s Market.
Bikes - Valley Trail
Whistler has a network of trails that connects all of the Whistler neighbourhoods and some amazing view spots. Pass by numerous golf courses, lakes and beautiful picnic spots. Over 40km of paved trails to explore, you can even bring the dog! Bring your bike with you or let us arrange rentals for the day.
Visit a Lake
There are lots of different spots to spend those hot summer days at. Some beach locations offer kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals, snack stores, picnic tables with built in BBQs, volleyball nets, offleash dog parks and much more!
Lost Lake – Located in Lost Lake Park amongst biking and walking trails. The closest lake to the Village. A sandy beach with washrooms, concessions and docks as well as an off-leash dog area (Canine Cove) close by.Alta Lake
There are several beaches located on this lake with kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals available. Alpha Lake – Located in the Creekside area, this lake has docks, a volleyball area as well as a large off-leash dog area (Arfa Park).Nita Lake – A small lake in Creekside area with dock, pebble beach and the lake is stocked full of rainbow trout for fishing.Green Lake – The coldest lake in Whistler and not very swimmer friendly.However, it is a breath-taking beautiful lake with a float plane dock and a boat launch making it a popular watersports / wakeboarding spot!
Squamish Cultural Centre
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre was created to celebrate the joint history of the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations. It is a cultural and historical experience for all. The art & exhibits on display showcase both nations culures, histories, and creativitiy. Take a look at their website for further information on tickets, hours of operation and featured exhibits / events.
Audian Art Museum
Experience the art of British Columbia, from the traditional works of the province’s First Peoples through to its contemporary masters, anchored by the important collection donated by Michael Audain and his wife Yoshiko Karasawa. The collection includes centuries-old Northwest Coast works, some created before European contact, to the internationally renowned Vancouver photo-conceptualists of our era.
Meadow Park Sports Centre
Located North of Whistler Village in Alpine Meadows, this sports centre offers something for everyone. There is a kids pool with a lazy river, a large lap pool with a rope swing and a hot tub, sauna and steam room for the adults. There is also squash courts, an ice rink and a large gym with lots of classes to choose from. If you are looking for something to do in the evenings, call the sports centre and find out when the recreational hockey games are being played. Come by and cheer on a local hockey team for free!
Escape Whistler
Welcome to Whistler’s original escape room facility! A live escape room is a real-life gaming experience where groups are placed inside a themed room. Your group will be presented with puzzles, riddles, and clues which you must work together to solve within 45 minutes in order to “Escape” from the situation you are in. How far you make it will depend on your group’s ability to solve the challenges laid out for you. But don’t waste time…you only have 45 minutes to Escape! Conveniently located in Mountain Square in the main village.
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