Melanie's Guidebook
Food scene
If you’re looking for a fine dining in Whistler, this is the place to go.
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Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4222 Village SquareIf you’re looking for a fine dining in Whistler, this is the place to go.
Splitz Grill
4369 Main StThe best burgers in town.
Another high end restaurant to check out in the village.
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Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar
4308 Main StAnother high end restaurant to check out in the village.
A fun spot to have drinks, socialize, and eat super cheap comfort food- every dish is $5.95! Located on the same block as the Air Bnb!
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El Furniture Warehouse
4314 Main StA fun spot to have drinks, socialize, and eat super cheap comfort food- every dish is $5.95! Located on the same block as the Air Bnb!
COWS Whistler
4314 Main StSells delicious ice cream and hilarious shirts with cow puns.
Night life
Bars and clubs in Whistler
A fun place to visit for an Aprés- Ski or Aprés- biking day if you’re looking to get rowdy! Tends to have a DJ bumping loud music and they have champagne guns for their legendary champagne showers! If the party scene is you’re scene then check this place out! Located at the base of the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas.
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Longhorn Saloon & Grill
4280 Mountain SquareA fun place to visit for an Aprés- Ski or Aprés- biking day if you’re looking to get rowdy! Tends to have a DJ bumping loud music and they have champagne guns for their legendary champagne showers! If the party scene is you’re scene then check this place out! Located at the base of the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas.
Garfinkel's Whistler
4308 Main StNight club in the Village
A pub crawl through 4 of Whistler’s best night clubs. A fun way to meet people, turn up, play games and check out all the clubs!
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Whistler Racquet Club
4500 Northlands BlvdA pub crawl through 4 of Whistler’s best night clubs. A fun way to meet people, turn up, play games and check out all the clubs!
Sightseeing
A great experience to get panoramic views of the Mountains. This gondola runs to and from the Whistler Mountain over to Blackcomb Mountain. Great way to switch between mountains when skiing, biking or even just to check out the peaks for a walk or hike. When you ride the gondola you have the option of waiting for a glass bottom gondola.
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Peak 2 Peak Gondola Whistler
A great experience to get panoramic views of the Mountains. This gondola runs to and from the Whistler Mountain over to Blackcomb Mountain. Great way to switch between mountains when skiing, biking or even just to check out the peaks for a walk or hike. When you ride the gondola you have the option of waiting for a glass bottom gondola.
Brandywine Falls is a perfect stop for those traveling through the Squamish, Whistler area looking for a short walk (0.5km from the parking lot) to the spectacular 70-metre waterfall. It is best seen from the viewpoint which also presents some marvelous views of Daisy Lake and the surrounding mountains.
This park provides opportunities for hiking, picnicking, mountain biking and viewing of the waterfall.
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Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
Brandywine Falls is a perfect stop for those traveling through the Squamish, Whistler area looking for a short walk (0.5km from the parking lot) to the spectacular 70-metre waterfall. It is best seen from the viewpoint which also presents some marvelous views of Daisy Lake and the surrounding mountains.
This park provides opportunities for hiking, picnicking, mountain biking and viewing of the waterfall.
Visit the Olympic Plaza for some family fun!! The plaza features a set of Olympic Rings from the 2010 Olympics, which was the site for nightly medal ceremonies. The plaza acts as a community space which has a playground, an ice skating rink during the winter and an array of free outdoor performances during the winter and summer months through the “Whistler Presents Program”. ->Search it for the schedule of upcoming events.
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כיכר האולימפית של ויסלר
4365 Blackcomb WayVisit the Olympic Plaza for some family fun!! The plaza features a set of Olympic Rings from the 2010 Olympics, which was the site for nightly medal ceremonies. The plaza acts as a community space which has a playground, an ice skating rink during the winter and an array of free outdoor performances during the winter and summer months through the “Whistler Presents Program”. ->Search it for the schedule of upcoming events.
Hiking
The High Note Trail offers the most scenic view of Cheakamus Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park. The trail starts from the top of Whistler Mountain and wraps around the backside, offering dozens of incredible, mountaintop views before descending through the alpine area back to the Whistler Gondola. This hike is intermediate level and takes approximately 4 hours (9.5km). This trail requires that you take the Whistler Gondola and Peak Chairlift to the trailhead, which begins at the top of Whistler Mountain.
High Note Trail and Matthew's Traverse
The High Note Trail offers the most scenic view of Cheakamus Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park. The trail starts from the top of Whistler Mountain and wraps around the backside, offering dozens of incredible, mountaintop views before descending through the alpine area back to the Whistler Gondola. This hike is intermediate level and takes approximately 4 hours (9.5km). This trail requires that you take the Whistler Gondola and Peak Chairlift to the trailhead, which begins at the top of Whistler Mountain.
A part of Whistler's historical and cultural identity, the Train Wreck site is a popular attraction and is located near the Cheakamus River just south of Whistler. The short hiking trail follows the Sea To Sky Trail and crosses a suspension bridge, offering scenic views of the Cheakakmus River rushing below before arriving at the colourfully painted box cars, which have sat in the forest since 1956.
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תאונת רכבת
A part of Whistler's historical and cultural identity, the Train Wreck site is a popular attraction and is located near the Cheakamus River just south of Whistler. The short hiking trail follows the Sea To Sky Trail and crosses a suspension bridge, offering scenic views of the Cheakakmus River rushing below before arriving at the colourfully painted box cars, which have sat in the forest since 1956.
Garibaldi provincial park is located between Squamish and Whistler (approximately 35 minute drive from Whistler Village). Highly recommend hiking to Garibaldi Lake to see the spectacular turquoise blue glacier water that reflects the ice capped peaks and glaciers. Takes about 5-7 hours round trip (18.3km total).
If you’re an avid hiker and looking for a challenge you can even go up to Panorama Ridge or Black Tusk. While on route to either of these two hikes you will walk through some beautiful meadows. To get up either Black Tusk and/or Panorama Ridge you have to climb up rocks which can pose quite a challenge (expert level) but the view is breathtaking and well worth it. I have never done Black Tusk but I can tell you that Panorama Ridge gives you a 360 degree view that includes : a birds eye view of the entire Garibaldi Lake, views of Black Tusk, and more!
Many people camp over night in order to do these additional trails. If you choose one then one night is recommended. However, if you wish to do both Black Dusk and Panorama Ridge then I would recommend 2 nights. You must book online in advance to get a spot at one of the campsites in Garibaldi Provincial Park. I recommend Garibaldi Lake’s campsite as 1st choice or Taylor Meadows as the second.
OR if you choose to go up to Panorama Ridge and back in one day expect an 8-12 hour hike for a total round trip distance of 30km. I have done this and it was very tough, my legs were quite sore the last 6 km on the way down, but it is doable!
If you have more time and wish to do more overnight camping, there are more trails that you can explore in this park. But the ones I have mentioned are the most spectacular and memorable.
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Garibaldi Lake
Garibaldi provincial park is located between Squamish and Whistler (approximately 35 minute drive from Whistler Village). Highly recommend hiking to Garibaldi Lake to see the spectacular turquoise blue glacier water that reflects the ice capped peaks and glaciers. Takes about 5-7 hours round trip (18.3km total).
If you’re an avid hiker and looking for a challenge you can even go up to Panorama Ridge or Black Tusk. While on route to either of these two hikes you will walk through some beautiful meadows. To get up either Black Tusk and/or Panorama Ridge you have to climb up rocks which can pose quite a challenge (expert level) but the view is breathtaking and well worth it. I have never done Black Tusk but I can tell you that Panorama Ridge gives you a 360 degree view that includes : a birds eye view of the entire Garibaldi Lake, views of Black Tusk, and more!
Many people camp over night in order to do these additional trails. If you choose one then one night is recommended. However, if you wish to do both Black Dusk and Panorama Ridge then I would recommend 2 nights. You must book online in advance to get a spot at one of the campsites in Garibaldi Provincial Park. I recommend Garibaldi Lake’s campsite as 1st choice or Taylor Meadows as the second.
OR if you choose to go up to Panorama Ridge and back in one day expect an 8-12 hour hike for a total round trip distance of 30km. I have done this and it was very tough, my legs were quite sore the last 6 km on the way down, but it is doable!
If you have more time and wish to do more overnight camping, there are more trails that you can explore in this park. But the ones I have mentioned are the most spectacular and memorable.
Adventure
If you’re feeling up for an adrenaline rush- try out bungee jumping in Whistler! The jump is 50 metres over the glacial fed Cheakamus River.
Open all year long! Register online or at their office in the Village.
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גשר ויסטלר באנגי
Calcheak Forest Service RoadIf you’re feeling up for an adrenaline rush- try out bungee jumping in Whistler! The jump is 50 metres over the glacial fed Cheakamus River.
Open all year long! Register online or at their office in the Village.
A nice lake for swimming in the summer time. It is also nice to stroll around the lake due to its many viewpoints with benches where you can stop, sit and take in the view.
Lost lake is surrounded by some nice hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing trails.
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Lost Lake
A nice lake for swimming in the summer time. It is also nice to stroll around the lake due to its many viewpoints with benches where you can stop, sit and take in the view.
Lost lake is surrounded by some nice hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing trails.
For the Golf lovers out there... play 18 holes of the Arnold Palmer designed, Whistler Golf Club with mountain views!
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Whistler Golf Club
4001 Whistler WayFor the Golf lovers out there... play 18 holes of the Arnold Palmer designed, Whistler Golf Club with mountain views!
Ziptrek Whistler is home to the longest zipline in all of Canada and the US! Ziptrek has 11 zip lines in total and offers 4 different tours. The tours take you through a true old-growth temperate rain forest via a combination of suspension bridges, treetop observation platforms, and ground based trails.
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Ziptrek Ecotours
4282 Mountain SquareZiptrek Whistler is home to the longest zipline in all of Canada and the US! Ziptrek has 11 zip lines in total and offers 4 different tours. The tours take you through a true old-growth temperate rain forest via a combination of suspension bridges, treetop observation platforms, and ground based trails.
Feel like an Olympic athlete! In the winter time you can try out passenger bobsleigh (with a trained pilot) and/or public skeleton or summer bobsleigh in the summer time, with no prior experience needed!
This venue hosts elite sliding athletes for events including the Winter Olympics in 2010, and will host the Luge World Championships in 2021.
This venue offers the above listed public sessions and is also home to the B.C. Sliding Development Centre for programming and training for all skill levels.
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Whistler Sliding Centre
4910 Glacier LnFeel like an Olympic athlete! In the winter time you can try out passenger bobsleigh (with a trained pilot) and/or public skeleton or summer bobsleigh in the summer time, with no prior experience needed!
This venue hosts elite sliding athletes for events including the Winter Olympics in 2010, and will host the Luge World Championships in 2021.
This venue offers the above listed public sessions and is also home to the B.C. Sliding Development Centre for programming and training for all skill levels.
Feel the wind in your face as you cruise down the tubing hill. Located in the Base 2 Zone on Blackcomb Mountain, the Coca-Cola Tube Park offers great fun for the young and the young at heart.
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Coca-Cola Tube Park
4870 Glacier LnFeel the wind in your face as you cruise down the tubing hill. Located in the Base 2 Zone on Blackcomb Mountain, the Coca-Cola Tube Park offers great fun for the young and the young at heart.
The starting point for a great day of skiing the slopes of Whistler. Blackcomb and Creekside also offer starting point gondolas to access Whistler/Blackcomb ski mountains.
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Whistler Village Gondola station
Skiers PlazaThe starting point for a great day of skiing the slopes of Whistler. Blackcomb and Creekside also offer starting point gondolas to access Whistler/Blackcomb ski mountains.
Summer fun to serve all of your mountain bike-loving needs with backcountry trails and terrain parks on Whistler Blackcomb Mountain accessible by the gondolas/chairlifts.
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Whistler Ski Lift
Skiers PlazaSummer fun to serve all of your mountain bike-loving needs with backcountry trails and terrain parks on Whistler Blackcomb Mountain accessible by the gondolas/chairlifts.
Whistler Olympic Park offers ready access to winter cross-country skiing trails. You can still see the ski jumps and a set of Olympic Rings at this facility, as put in place for the 2010 Olympics. In winter, Nordic skiers take to the groomed trails while snowshoers follow the route to Alexander Falls and other viewpoints.
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Whistler Olympic Park
1500 Callaghan RdWhistler Olympic Park offers ready access to winter cross-country skiing trails. You can still see the ski jumps and a set of Olympic Rings at this facility, as put in place for the 2010 Olympics. In winter, Nordic skiers take to the groomed trails while snowshoers follow the route to Alexander Falls and other viewpoints.
Relaxation
Great place to go to feel pampered and relax in silence through hydrotherapy. Enjoy the steam rooms, saunas, relaxation areas, and hot & cold baths. For an additional cost you can choose from a variety of massages. Massages are on the costly side, but if it’s in your budget, they are very good due to their well trained massage therapists.
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סקנדינב ספא ויסטלר
8010 Mons RdGreat place to go to feel pampered and relax in silence through hydrotherapy. Enjoy the steam rooms, saunas, relaxation areas, and hot & cold baths. For an additional cost you can choose from a variety of massages. Massages are on the costly side, but if it’s in your budget, they are very good due to their well trained massage therapists.