Whistler Sliding Centre: Hours, Address, Whistler Sliding Centre Reviews: 5/5
Whistler Sliding Centre
Whistler Sliding Centre
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Located above Whistler Village on the side of Blackcomb Mountain, the Whistler Sliding Centre is a world-class bobsleigh, skeleton and luge facility. Public visitors can try Whistler's most unique activities, passenger bobsleigh (winter and summer) and public skeleton (winter). Aspiring athletes can join "Learn to Slide" programming for all skill levels in bobsleigh, skeleton and luge within the BC Sliding Development Centre. The facility is also a National Training Centre and popular training and competition venue for athletes from all over the world. Each year, races for all levels from beginners to the elite of sliding athletes, such as World Cups and World Championships are held on the Olympic legacy venue. Year-round, Olympic Sightseeing is available free of charge through a self-guided interpretive tour. The Whistler Sliding Centre is a non-profit organization, and all proceeds from public programs go directly towards growing sport and supporting current and future athletes!
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Leslie H
Waterloo, Canada21 contributions
Summer Bobsleigh - MUST Do!
Jul. 2021 • Couples
We had an amazing time on our tour and would 100% recommend this activity to anyone travelling to Whistler. Our guide, Jim, was very knowledgable and it was interesting to learn about bobsleigh, and have the opportunity to walk part of the track before getting in the bobsleigh. I didn't realize how few training facilities existed worldwide and that this facility is the only one currently operational in Canada. It made the experience that much more interesting!
We also liked that Whistler Sliding Centre is a not-for-profit, and revenues generated from tours help subsidize athletes' training. The tour lasted a little over an hour and our actual bobsleigh ride took about a minute, hitting speeds of 90km/h. You could feel the g-force as we picked up speed, especially around the last few corners. Our guide, Jim, piloted the bobsleigh and also had a GoPro mounted on his helmet, with footage available for purchase after for $25. You can't use your own GoPro, but again with this being a not-for-profit, we didnt mind paying the extra. Overall, a very cool, rare experience that we're so happy we tried out!
We also liked that Whistler Sliding Centre is a not-for-profit, and revenues generated from tours help subsidize athletes' training. The tour lasted a little over an hour and our actual bobsleigh ride took about a minute, hitting speeds of 90km/h. You could feel the g-force as we picked up speed, especially around the last few corners. Our guide, Jim, piloted the bobsleigh and also had a GoPro mounted on his helmet, with footage available for purchase after for $25. You can't use your own GoPro, but again with this being a not-for-profit, we didnt mind paying the extra. Overall, a very cool, rare experience that we're so happy we tried out!
Written July 26, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
DaveandLineth
Surrey, Canada46 contributions
Fantastic summer bobsleigh experience!
Jul. 2021
My teenage son and I did the summer passenger bobsleigh this week and it was absolutely fantastic. A great combination of learning about the sport, track, and how things work, combined with an adrenalin rush! Super nice people; all the money goes to support the sport and the track, so great cause as well. It's a "must do" if you're in Whistler; you won't regret it.
Written July 4, 2021
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Jacob G
Comox Valley, Canada66 contributions
Once in a lifetime experience.
Jul. 2021 • Family
I really didn't know what to expect. When my wife said "we could go down the bobsled track" I thought it would be too good to be true. Well, I was wrong. What an experience. How many places could you ACTUALLY get into a bobsled and go down the track? We hit 92 km/hr in the thing. Just for the record, my wife and I beat our two teenage sons' time. Don't mean to brag or anything.
Written July 1, 2021
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malord1980
Calgary, Canada41 contributions
Bobsleigh run
Sep. 2020 • Couples
My Wife and I did the summer bobsleigh run and it was fantastic. The staff were all great, the walkthrough of the track was interesting and the ride was the best thing we did in Whistler. Also the money paid goes to help athletes with their costs.
Written September 11, 2020
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Golden
2 contributions
Great time!
Sep. 2020
What an awesome time we had! Our tour guide Snowy was funny and informative. We were there an hour and the whole thing was interesting and enjoyable. The actual ride itself is less than a minute but such an incredible thrill! I'm not huge into adrenaline but absolutely loved the whole experience. Absolutely worth it to buy the go-pro video at the end, such a cool keepsake.
Written September 8, 2020
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SchaeferBC
Pitt Meadows, Canada10 contributions
Fantastic Bobsled Experience
Jul. 2020
The summer bobsled run was a fantastic experience, can't wait to do this again in the winter on ice!!
Written August 2, 2020
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akgirl51997
Anchorage1,771 contributions
Just gotta do it, so fun
Mar. 2020
Husband 57 myself 57 and daughter 15 did the 4 man bobsled while in Whistler in March. My husband was just going along but not too crazy about it. Of the 3 of us he enjoyed it the most. I was a little nervous about the Gs pulled but it feels like a big roller coaster. The staff is very organized. The whole process takes about 75 minutes start to finish. The ride itself is about 42 seconds. We bought the video which has a view of the track and a view of the riders. We felt safe too for those worried about speeding down " the fastest track in the world" at up to 75mph. Daughter thought it was fun too but not as exciting as her bungee jump earlier in the week so if doing that maybe do a slide first and then the bungee jump. I loved it too. Not sure if we'd do it again only because we've had the experience and checked that box but all 3 of us highly recommend doing the bobsled run when in Whistler.
Written March 20, 2020
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Andy S
4 contributions
Great..super addicting .. definitely would love to do it again
It was a great experience to be in the actual run..its so exhilarating!!! The staff is amazing, very enthusiastic and the media team was greatly organized!!! Totally recommend
Written March 14, 2020
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Mindy B
4 contributions
Unique and exhilarating
Mar. 2020
Slide down an Olympic track in a skeleton, luge, or bobsled! This was so much fun! My mom and I did the luge and we both loved it! It was really easy and really cool to go that fast!
Written March 7, 2020
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David B
United Kingdom1 contribution
Great experience
Feb. 2020
Starts almost gently but by the end you know you have had a one off adrenalin high. The pilot etc, tell it all straight with no punches pulled. Would recommend as one to tick off the bucket list.
Written March 3, 2020
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Gunter D
Hofheim am Taunus, Germany13 contributions
Wir sind am 23.Juni 2019 in Whistler und möchten den Olympic Park besichtigen. Können wir dies „Self guided“ machen ? Kann man mit eigenem PKW dorthin kommen ? Wie sind die Öffnungszeiten ?
Danke für Info !
Can we bobsled or Skelton in April 17/18/19 2019?
Whistler Sport Legacies
Whistler, Canada
Hello, our winter season will go until March 31, 2019, so there will unfortunately be no rides available on April 17, 18 and 19.
Our summer season, with summer bobsleigh, will commence in June.
Can we bobsled or Skelton in April 17/18/19 2019?
Nancy S
Fort Worth, TX6 contributions
Bobsled!
How can I go there in Whistler village? Does it need lift tickets? Can I go there by foot?
Whistler Sport Legacies
Whistler, Canada
Hello Seunghyun, in the winter, you can access the Whistler Sliding Centre via the "Excalibur Gondola". The gondola is free for foot passengers (without ski gear). From the gondola mid station it is about a 10 minute walk to our venue. Other options are public transit or by car/taxi, you can find more information on our website.
I want to book things for winter( maybe January 7th). When can I start to book? And also when do the deals such as Groupon available?
CaboRoho
Soldotna, AK22 contributions
As stated, the earlier the better for booking any activity at Whistler during ski season...
We try to book rooms as early as possible to get the best rates and location.
Hope you get the date you’re looking for.
philipstueve
Saint Joseph, MO5 contributions
I read that the bobsled was now on wheels, not on the actual ice. Can you confirm?
BKEK1987
Houston, TX116 contributions
It is ice in the winter and wheels in the summer. I am not sure of the changeover dates; you should call or check the website to confirm.
Hannah A
West Sussex, UK26 contributions
If I wanted to take my husband and two kids aged 9 and 6, would that be possible or something s it adults only?
chrisfergi
Parkgate, UK39 contributions
I didn’t see any children at the time we went, personally I would say it was more of a teenage and above thing, that’s just my personal opinion though maybe have a look at there website. It is great fun, you certainly won’t regret it!
Amy1986G
London, UK29 contributions
Is the sliding centre open at the end of may? its not clear on their website
Kohinoor12
Bourton, UK577 contributions
Its open year round and as others have said, ice in winter, wheels in summer which are marginally slower but i would hazard a guess at been just as much fun. We had a blast...I'm sure you will.
Diana H
San Mateo, CA
Do I need a party of four, or can I book as an individual?
Doug C
Stanmore12 contributions
You can book as an individual. You are allocated to a group of 4 sliders including the pilot according to height and weight - the bobsleigh needs to be appropriately balanced for the exciting trip downhill!!
