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1. Whistler Blackcomb

Mountains • Ski & Snowboard Areas

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The village is a winter wonderland of cobblestones and fairy lights surrounded by pine trees, snowmen and chalets.

2. Lost Lake

Bodies of Water

This is a winter wonderland of crisscrossing trails open to people of all ages and abilities.

3. Whistler Mountain Bike Park

Mountains • Sports Complexes

Temporarily closed

Open now for over 10 years the Whistler Mountain Bike Park as grown and evolved to accommodate riders of all levels.

4. Brandywine Falls Provincial Park

Waterfalls

This magnificent water fall plunges 85 feet off the edge of a cliff right into the river below.

5. Whistler Sliding Centre

Sports Complexes

The Whistler Sliding centre is the venue for the 2010 Olympics sliding sports in Vancouver and is set amongst stunning…

6. The Whistler Train Wreck Trail

Hiking Trails

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The train wreck is 5 train cargo carriages scattered around which have been covered in colourful street art inside and…

7. Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

Art Galleries

This building hosts an array of living cultural experiences from their 15 minute film to journey canoes and totem poles…

8. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

Parks

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... to take a look at these lakes We visited the lower lake due to time constraints although there are two other lake...

9. Whistler Suspension Bridge

Points of Interest & Landmarks

degree views of the bowl, surrounding mountains, Black Tusk, man made lakes and more.

10. Audain Art Museum

Art Museums

Temporarily closed

Admission tickets from CA$22.89

Nestled among a grove of trees, the building makes a statement about modernity and also pays tribute to Coast Salish…

11. Cheakamus Lake Trail

Hiking Trails

The terrain changed from sunny meadows, to woodsy forest, to lakeside and riverside views.

12. Whistler Olympic Plaza

Parks • Gardens

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It is a modern looking plaza built for the winter Olympics in 1988 with the Olympic symbol lit up in different colours…

13. Callaghan Country's Alexander Falls Touring Centre

Cross-country Ski Areas

Alexander Falls consists of three falls with a total drop of 43m and is 12m wide.

14. Whistler Valley Trail

Hiking Trails

This incredible piece of infrastructure is accessible to all ages and abilities, and you'll find yourself meandering…

15. Whistler Olympic Park

Ski & Snowboard Areas

This multi-use venue with xc skiing, biathlon, ski jumping, snow shoeing etc etc will help Canada produce another…

16. Rainbow Park

Parks

The historical log building in the Park provided the stories of early Whistler.

17. Peak to Creek

Ski & Snowboard Areas

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This is an intermediate run- largest vertical drop on Whistler at over 5000 feet, and is unparalleled.

18. Wedgemount Lake

Bodies of Water

Raw rugged cliffs, crashing waterfalls, glaciers and high jagged peaks encircle a startlingly turquoise lake.

19. Alta Lake Park

Parks

Origional site of Rainbow lodge where Whistler got its start as a tourist destination.

20. Ancient Cedars Trail

Hiking Trails

Located just north of Whistler, the Ancient Cedars Trail follows a scenic, forested route that ends in a grove of…

21. Whistler Visitor Centre

Visitor Centres

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The Whistler visitor center is filled to the rafters with information on Whistler and nearby attractions, shopping and…

22. Whistler Public Library

Libraries

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An L-shaped, vaulted ceiling post and beam structure with great natural light, the library more than adequately serves…

23. Whistler Brewing Company

Breweries

An unprepossessing industrial unit houses the magic and a bar and retail area.

24. Cheakamus River

Bodies of Water

A trail that winds through ancient trees, ferns along the Cheakamus River.

25. Whistler Museum

Speciality Museums

This museum collection is a preservation of artifacts from an indigenous people group.

26. Harmony Lake Trail

Hiking Trails

The 2.5 km long trail gradually descends through alpine forests offering majestic views of the surrounding mountains…

27. Lakeside Park

Parks

Also there is a historical site about how Whistler became established as a town.

28. Alpha Lake Park

Parks

There were several historic cabins where the trains used to stop many years ago.

29. Coast Mountain Brewing

Breweries

Located in Creekside a few minutes drive from Whistler, a working brewery with tasting room.

30. Black Tusk Trail

Cross-country Ski Areas

The volcanic plug is a spindle tower of black rock.

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