Whistler - Ideas for Free Time in Canada

You don’t have to search too hard to find things to do here — activities abound in every corner of this lively town. For adventure enthusiasts, there’s a wide range of options: mountain biking, ziplining, white-water rafting, tubing, paragliding, and ATV or 4WD tours, to name just a few. If you prefer to explore on foot, the surrounding mountains offer numerous walking trails, and the Peak 2 Peak Gondola provides a thrilling ride to dizzying heights with spectacular views.

If you have time, a couple of cultural attractions are well worth a visit. The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre was the first centre dedicated to the history and culture of the local Indigenous peoples. It highlights two distinct First Nations groups—one coastal and one inland—offering a fascinating insight into their unique traditions and ways of life. Meanwhile, the Whistler Museum gives an overview of the modern-day development of this bustling resort, including its evolution into a snow sports hub. It features exhibits on the 2010 Olympics and historical imagery of people enjoying the slopes here.