Amazing Whistler Tours in Winter
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Are you looking for things to do in Whistler in Winter? A tour is a great way to get out and soak up the incredible mountain views that surround Whistler Village.
You might find it hard to believe, but there is SO much more to Whistler in Winter than just skiing!
Whistler is a place where adventure meets relaxation and indulgence. There are loads of adrenaline activities that will get your heart pumping but there are also relaxing things you can do down in the village like dining tours and of course a bit of retail therapy!
Dave and I have been living in Vancouver for over 3 years now and we are on a mission to try as many Whistler Winter Tours as possible.
This guide has a list of the best Whistler tours in Winter and includes:
Why Should You Join a Winter Tour in Whistler
Winter can be a bit of a daunting time of the year to go exploring by yourself. I find that the easiest and most relaxing way to get outside and experience nature during Winter is to join a tour!
It takes the stress out of trying something new or trying to navigate a Winter snow shoe hike by yourself and can make your Winter vacation that much more enjoyable!
The Best Winter Tours in Whistler
1. Whistler Zipline Experience
💰 Price: CAD$130
⏰ Duration: 3 hours
⭐ Rating: 4.9/5
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Ziptrek’s Eagle Ziplining tour is one of the best things to do in Whistler in Winter and one of our favourites. You can do a ziplining tour at anytime during the year but in Winter you will get the most magical views of the snowy forest while you fly over the trees.
During this tour, you will do 5 ziplines in total and get to walk along 4 treetop suspension bridges which are a lot of fun. Each zipline is slightly different, with different views, lengths and speeds so you definitely won’t be bored on this tour!
Ziplining is great for those of you who want to do something exciting (but not TOO scary) while you are in Whistler. Plus you get some incredible views!
We had so much fun on our Whistler Zipline tour although I wish the trees had been a bit more snowy to make them more picturesque.
🧥 Clothing Tips
Winter in Whistler can be pretty cold with an average minimum temperature of -5 degrees Celsius during the day. Bring along the following with you:
- Warm clothing (warm pants and a good sweater and outer layer – you will be up on the mountain)
- Beanie
- Gloves
- Neckwarmer
- Comfy, waterproof shoes that you can walk in such as hiking boots – you will be walking in snow
- Snow clothing – If you don’t know what to wear, you could just wear your ski pants and jacket
- ZipTrek will provide you with Yaks Tracks to grip onto the icy bits and snow on the day.
I did not dress properly when we did our ZipTrek Tour and instantly regretted it. I was used to the 10 degree c weather down in Vancouver and wasn’t ready for snow and icy air. 😅 Don’t be a Kerry!
2. The Summit – A Scenic Helicopter Flight
💰 Price: CAD$256
⏰ Duration: 40 minutes
⭐ Rating: 5/5
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This Scenic Heli Flight will leave you with views etched into your memories that you will never forget! Doing a helicopter flight around Whistler has been on our bucket list for a while now but having seen some of these views on our overnight backpacking trips like the photo above of Garibaldi lake, we know that the views will be absolutely incredible! A heli tour would be a much more relaxing way to see it than hiking 30kms +.
Please note that this is a year-round tour and the views during Winter will be much different than the photo above. Garibaldi Lake freezes over in Winter and becomes a dark blue surrounded by Winter Wonderland mountain ranges.
You will fly over gorgeous forests and get to see the famous mountain peak Black Tusk which is the shape of a tusk and extremely impressive to see.
3. Introduction to Backcountry Skiing & Split boarding
💰 Price: CAD$120
⏰ Duration: 8 hours
⭐ Rating: N/A
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This is a fun but educational tour where you will be taken out into the backcountry next to Whistler Blackcomb. You will learn basic avalanche rescue skills, terrain analysis, track setting, route finding, and up and downhill skiing techniques.
This could be a great gift idea for that outdoorsy guy or girl in your life.
This tour is for you if:
- You are a beginner skier or snowboarder wanting to get into backcountry skiing or snowboarding
- You are comfortable on intermediate terrain (blue runs) in a variety of snow conditions
- You want to learn how to efficiently walk up hill in while touring
- You want to learn how to choose your terrain based on hazards
- You want to safe downhill technique
4. Backcountry Snowshoeing Tour with Guide
💰 Price: CAD$125
⏰ Duration: 4-8 hours
⭐ Rating: 5/5
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Snowshoeing in a Winter Wonderland can be a really magical experience! It can be a little daunting if you don’t know the areas because trails can get super confusing in the snow.
That’s why I recommend this guided snowshoeing tour to give you piece of mind while you enjoy being out in nature and not getting lost.
Snowshoes will be provided and you will get to explore a winter wonderland of beautiful snow covered forests and frozen lakes at a relaxing pace with a guide. This tour company actually offers several different snowshoeing tours including:
- Crater Rim Snowshoe Hike
- Garibaldi Lake Snowshoe Hike
- Joffre Lakes Snowshoe Hike
- Lava Lake Snowshoe Hike
🧥 Clothing Tips
Make sure you wear/bring warm clothing including the following:
- Snow Gear including a puffer jacket and fleece
- Beanie
- Gloves
- Neckwarmer
- Waterproof hiking boots – the tour company can provide hiking boots however it is recommended that you bring your own to avoid blisters.
5. Whistler’s Hidden Gems: 4-Course Dining Tour
💰 Price: CAD$126
⏰ Duration: 3.5 hours
⭐ Rating: 4.7/5
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Are you all adventured out and ready to relax a little? On this 4-course Food and Wine Tour, you will get to try the restaurants that the locals go to, enjoy fun trivia fames with prizes and make new friends!
You can add on drink pairings to this tour for CAD30 extra.
Fine Dining Tour
If you are more into the finer things in life, you could choose to do this tour instead. This tour is called Finer Things: 4-Course Dinner Tour in Whistler and is slightly more expensive at CAD158 per person. Some highlights include:
- Learn the art of champagne sabering in a 15,000-bottle wine cellar
- Have the chance to win fun prices during Trivia Games!
- Enjoy a 4-course dinner at some of Whistlers award winning restaurants!
6. 2 Hour Private Snowmobile Tour in Whistler
💰 Price: < CAD$290
⏰ Duration: 2 hours
⭐ Rating: 5/5
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If you are looking to try something new in the outdoors, you HAVE to try snowmobiling! It is so much fun and you get a little adrenaline kick while soaking up the beauty of the mountains in Winter.
This Snowmobile Tour will take you along the backcountry trails of the Brandywine Valley. You will get incredible views of Whistler, Blackcomb, and Black Tusk.
This tour is great for beginners and the tour guide will provide you with any winter gear that you don’t have already such as goggles, snow pants and jacket and gloves.
7. Glacier Helicopter Tour and Mountain Landing
💰 Price: < CAD$319
⏰ Duration: 1 hour
⭐ Rating: 4.9/5
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This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of the most incredible views you could only dream of seeing! On this helicopter tour, you will fly through 12,000-year-old glaciers over my favourite Provincial Park near Vancouver, Garibaldi Provincial Park!
During the tour, you will land on a stunning mountain top which is perfect for photos so don’t forget your camera! The entire flight, your captain will provide you with commentary on where you are and what you are looking at.
8. From Vancouver: Whistler to Lost Lake Lookout Snowshoe Trip
💰 Price: CAD$265
⏰ Duration: 9 hours
⭐ Rating: N/A
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This Snowshoe adventure is perfect for you if you are staying in Vancouver, but want to get out and see some of the beautiful outdoors up near Whistler.
On this tour, you will join a small group of no more than 6 people and travel along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. With your group, you will snow shoe to Lost Lake Lookout and then head over to Whistler Village to explore at your own pace.
In this time, you could go shopping, grab a hot chocolate or even ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola!
9. Visit Vallea Lumina
💰 Price: CAD$41
⏰ Duration: 1 hour
⭐ Rating: 4.2/5
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This is a self guided 1km forest walk where you walk through a lit up forest which tells the story of two hikers from long ago in search of a hidden valley that’s filled with unexpected enchantment. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while, so maybe this is the year to do it!
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