OutsideMay 11
Is This North America's Best Summer Getaway?
Whistler has a well-deserved reputation for winter adventure, but Canada’s premier mountain resort might just be even better after the snow melts
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- PEAK 2 PEAK GondolaSightconnects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains with eagle-eye views
- Harmony LakeSightmellow loops with wildflowers and crystal tarns
- High Note TrailTrail5.8-mile exposed traverse with wildflowers
- Black TuskSightdark lava spire with glacier-draped volcano beyond
- Whistler Mountain Bike ParkSightover 120 lift-served trails for all abilities
- Alta LakeSightwatercraft rentals and SUP sessions
- Elaho RiverSightIt is a tributary of the Squamish River and is known for its whitewater rafting and kayaking as well as for the intense…
- Lost LakeSightlocals swim between rides
- Valley TrailTrailconnects lakes and sights by bike
- Brandywine FallsNature reserve230-foot cascade into volcanic canyon
- Garibaldi Provincial ParkPlaceglacier-fed lakes and quiet miles
- Panorama PointSightrewards bigger efforts in Garibaldi Park
- Whistler VillageNeighborhoodbuzzes with energy, concerts, patios, events
- Nourish Whistler Wellness SeriesFestivalseasonal event through June
- CrankworxFestivalJuly 24 to August 2
- PurebreadCafépastries for fuel
- AraxiRestaurantoysters to cap off the day
- Bar OsoBartapas to cap off the day
- GaribaldiPub
- Rainbow ParkPark
- Squamish RiverSight