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The Whistler Explorer
BC Rail 1- 800/339-8752 or 604/984-5246;
If you have only a day to explore the backcountry of southern
British Columbia, don't miss the Whistler Explorer. For centuries, the canyons, mountain meadows, and lakes of the area between Whistler and Kelly Lake were inaccessible to all but the most experienced
hikers. The Whistler Explorer, offers a leisurely way to see this remote landscape.
Departing from the Whistler train station on Lake Placid Road at 8am, the Explorer takes an 8 1/2-hour
round-trip ramble through the spectacular Pemberton Valley and past Seton Lake and Anderson Lake. After leaving the historic town of Lillooet, the train follows the Fraser River, climbing high above the
canyon and offering breathtaking views before arriving at Kelly Lake, which is adjacent to the historic Cariboo Gold Rush Trail. After a 1-hour break, passengers re-board the train, returning to Whistler
at 5:30pm.
Whistler/Blackcomb Mountain
Lifts open daily 8:30am-3:30pm (to 4:30pm mid-Mar until closing,
depending on weather and conditions)
4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler
Phone 604/932-3434, Snow report 604/687-7507 in Vancouver, 604/932-4211 in Whistler
Web site www.whistler-blackcomb.com
Now that both mountain resorts are jointly operated by Intrawest, one
pass gives access to both ski areas. Locals have their preferences, but the both offer great skiing. Whistler Mountain has 5,006 feet of vertical and over 100 marked runs that are serviced by a
high-speed gondola and eight high-speed chairlifts, plus four other lifts and tows. Helicopter service from the top of the mountain makes another 100-plus runs on nearby glaciers accessible. There are
cafeterias and gift shops on the peak as well as a licensed restaurant.
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Dogsledding
4314 Main Street
Suite 36
Whistler, BC
(604) 932-4086
Call for details.
White-Water Rafting
Whistler River Adventures
4165 Springs Lane
Whistler, BC
(604) 932-3532
Whistler Museum
4329 Main Street
Whistler, BC V0N 1B0
604-932-2019
July and August Daily 10 AM to 4 PM;
September through June
Thursday to Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM
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Whistler Events
Winter
In January and February, skiing competitions take place at most alpine ski resorts in British Columbia.
Summer
From June through September, the Whistler Summer Festivals present street entertainment and a variety of musical events at the resort.
June
During the third week in June, Whistler Summer Solstice World
Roots Music Weekend (tel. 604/932-2394) brings the sounds of Celtic, zydeco, bluegrass, Delta blues, Latin, folk, and world-beat music down to the villages and up to the mountains.
August
Whistler Summit
Concert Series (tel. 604/932-3434) is held on August weekends, with the mountains providing a stunning backdrop for performers such as the Barenaked Ladies, Amanda Marshall, and Blue Rodeo.
September
The
Alpine Wine Festival (tel. 604/932-3434) on the mountaintop during the first weekend in September, features tastings, a winemaker's dinner, and other events highlighting North America's finest vintages.
Also
in September, mountain bikers compete in the Power Bar Garibaldi Gruel and the Cheakamus Challenge Fall Classic Mountain Bike Race.
The second weekend September ushers in the Whistler Jazz & Blues
Festival (604) 932-2394, a great opportunity to hear live jazz, gospel, R&B, and blues.
November
Cornucopia - Whistler's Food and Wine Celebration Wine tastings, food sampling, gourmet dinners,
celebrity chefs. Cornucopia brings together the best talent in the Pacific Northwest and over fifty top wineries.
December
Dozens of downhill ski competitions are held December through May. They include
the Owens-Corning World Freestyle Competition (Jan), Power Bar Peak to Valley Race (Feb), Kokanee Fantastic Downhill Race (Mar), and Whistler Snowboard World Cup and World Cup Freestyle (Dec)
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