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Free & Family Things to Do in Whistler

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HIKING IN WHISTLER

Valley Trail
Over 30 km of paved and/or crushed gravel trail. Great for walking, bike riding and roller blading. The Valley Trail takes in 3 golf courses, 5 lakes, numerous executive style homes and majestic views of the mountains around Whistler Village.

Cheakamus Lake
Follow the signs out to the Cheakamus Lake parking lot. About a 15 minute drive from the village and a 45 minute walk out to the glacier fed Cheakamus Lake.

Singing Pass
Leave from the Village in front of the Longhorn Pub and walk up the Whistler side of Fitzsimmons Creek and then return on the Blackcomb side, bringing you back to Whistler Village.

SWIMMING IN WHISTLER

The valley trail connects five Lakes: Alta Lake, Lost Lake, Green Lake, Nita Lake and Alpha Lake, two of which are very popular for swimming. You can swim in Alta Lake at Rainbow Park, Lakeside Park and Wayside Park. Swimming at Lost Lake Park is very popular among locals.

WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKING

Taking a fifteen minute bike ride from the village, you could be on one of many green to black mountain bike trails. There is no fee to use the trails, just common sense towards other riders and appreciation for the forested areas you are riding in.

IN WHISTLER VILLAGE & NEARBY AREA

Skateboard Park
Located by Fitzsimmons Creek and Parking Lot 2.

Farmer's Market
In the Upper Village beside Chateau Whistler, Sunday afternoons 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Local artist, craftspeople and farmers display their trades.

Natural Wonders
Whistler is a mecca of nature's most spectacular treasures - picturesque waterfalls and ancient forests are within easy driving distance from Whistler Village. South of Whistler, visit Brandywine Falls, dropping a breathtaking 70 meters to the natural basin below or for those traveling in a 4x4 vehicle, capture the perfect picture at Alexander Falls, a veil of water cascading over rocks and cliffs smoothed over centuries of flow. North of Whistler Village, in the Cougar Mountain recreational area, explore forests home to the famous Ancient Cedars and enjoy the exquisite tranquility of these majestic trees.

Pemberton
A 25 minute drive north of Whistler brings you to the bustling Village of Pemberton and District. The views of Mt. Currie are astounding from anywhere in Pemberton. Two miles South of Pemberton is Nairn Falls Provincial Park offering picnic tables and a picturesque walk to the falls, a spectacular three-tiered waterfall that cuts through the volcanic rock. The half-hour walk is relatively easy and suitable for explorers of all ages.

Squamish
Forty-five minutes South of Whistler lies Squamish, an established town of 16,000 residents. Squamish offers a unique blend of activities, from bird watching at the estuary to dining and shopping in the downtown promenade. Rock climbers migrate from all over the globe to tackle the granite cliffs of the Stawamus Chief, a monolith that rises 650 meters (2,138 feet) from the ocean. There are several climbing areas easily accessible to beginner and advanced climbers alike. Also check out Shannon Falls, an easy 10 min hike to a picturesque view of the waterfalls.

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