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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNordic Skiing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Otherwise known as cross-country skiing. It\u2019s never made out to be as glamorous as the downhill variety, but when you\u2019re sliding through over 160 km of beautiful wilderness trail you may start to wonder why you hadn\u2019t picked it up sooner. Of course, having had the Olympics not long ago, Whistler has trails perfect for those just giving it a whirl through to Olympic level trails, if you really want to test your abilities. Whichever level you are at you\u2019re in for some truly breathtaking scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whistler Village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It seems like an odd one to list as something you can get up to! But, the Village is constantly alive throughout the winter with live concerts, tasting tours through the best restaurants, cultural installations, and an all around vibrant atmosphere as people from all over the world revel in everything Whistler has to offer. And while the heaters, blankets, and hot toddies keep you warm outside all winter, the fun keeps going all through the summer in the Village, exchanging the blankets and hot drinks for sunshine and cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dog Sledding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This has to be just about the most Canadian activity you can think of, with the possible exception of hockey. If you need a break from going down the hills or across them, why not let a pack of dogs zip you and your family around them. This is an adventure you will not soon forget as your experienced handler navigates you through the mountain wilderness with a team of specially bred Arctic sled dogs chopping at the bit! Your kids are never going to stop talking about this adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Snowshoeing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you can walk, you can snowshoe. This age-old way of getting about in the snow was brought to us by Canada\u2019s Indigenous people, who quickly realized that by spreading out the weight over a broader surface they could keep their feet from sinking in the snow. It\u2019s an ingenious bit of physics that allows people today to wander about the miles of winter trails Whistler has to offer without coming back soaked and exhausted shortly after leaving. It\u2019s the sort of activity that keeps an entire family active and exploring for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And then, of course, there are the other winter staples like skating and sleigh rides and the more invigorating winter pursuits like ice climbing, bobsledding, and so much more. It would be next to impossible for you to get through the entire list of winter things to do in Whistler in just one winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whistler of today is widely known for its abundance of things to do when the snows come, but we couldn\u2019t make the claim to the title of Canada\u2019s playground if the fun all melted away with the slopes. Far from it. Putting aside Whistler\u2019s summer ski season, there is still so much happening all over the mountains when they aren\u2019t covered in powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mountain Biking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This is where you make your bike finally earn its name! When the snows clear, the trails open and the Whistler Mountain Bike Park becomes one of the star attractions. Downhill bikers come from all over the world to take advantage of quite possibly the best gravity-fed downhill biking experience. The courses range from beginner to world class and you can take advantage of the chair lifts in the Village to get you up top for the ride down. And if you\u2019re more into a ride through the trails, as opposed to straight down the mountain, Whistler\u2019s trails wrap around the mountain and can provide leisurely excursions or hard pedaling, twisting turning, adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hiking.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For those looking to get out and breath a little fresh air and maybe disappear for a while, Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain\u2019s extensive trail network is one of the best hikes you can do. Granted it\u2019s a hike that may take you several years to complete. And, just to mix it up, if you make your way up one Mountain, the Peak-to-Peak Gondola is open all year round to take you across so you can amble down the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mountain Top BBQ Series.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After walking up one mountain you are most certainly going to want to fill up prior to walking down the other! What better way to do just that than with a BBQ at the mountain\u2019s peak?! Sit back and enjoy a first class meal while you take in the breathtaking views from the top of the world. And don\u2019t worry, if walking up a mountain sounds a touch too ambitious, the lifts in Whistler Village are there to whisk you to the top. If you wear a good pair of hiking boots no-one will be any the wiser that you took the leisurely way up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Golf. Yes, golf!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You know Whistler for Skiing, but with all that awesome downhill action it seems Whistler\u2019s golf courses sometimes get overlooked. However, if golf is your game Whistler is exactly where you want to be. Whistler has four world-class golf courses, which when you think of it is not that surprising given that golf was invented in the highlands of Scotland. What you might also not be aware of is that Whistler\u2019s four golf courses were designed by four pretty big names in golf. You may be familiar with Robert Cupp, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer. And then, of course, there is the fresh mountain air and the views. There really aren\u2019t courses like this anywhere else! A typical season runs from April until October, which means you may be able to have some truly epic days where you can squeeze in a round of golf in the morning and a little Alpine Skiing in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
White Water Rafting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One of the best ways to get your blood pumping is by barrelling down a raging river in a raft with your family and friends! There are four such rivers to choose from and each one allows you to paddle like your life depends on it or simply hold on tight and enjoy the ride. Whether you\u2019re on the Green, Lower Cheakamus, Elaho, or Squamish River there is an appropriate package for you depending on just how fast you want to get your heart racing. For the uber-adventurous or family fun day trips, white water rafting is not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, we\u2019ve barely begun to scratch the surface! There is still ziplining, treetop adventures, Jet Boating, 4\u00d74 Tours, horseback riding, bungee jumping, rock climbing, and more. If you\u2019ve only been to Whistler in the winter you are missing out on so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We didn\u2019t even get into the cultural installations. If you need a break from the non-stop activities, the Audain Art Museum is Whistler\u2019s newest cultural must see. The iconic building, just outside the Village, is home to a permanent collection of artworks from British Columbia, and hosts exhibitions from leading museums around the world. As part of that permanent collection, the museum has a phenomenal assortment of nineteenth-century Northwest Coast masks, one of Canada\u2019s strongest Emily Carr collections, a selection of Vancouver\u2019s celebrated photo-based art plus a gallery devoted to West Coast artist Edward J. Hughes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There truly is something amazing to get up to in Whistler 365 days a year. The only question is how many vacation days do you have?<\/p>\n\n\n\n