Your Whistler Bucket List | 100 Things to Do Before You Leave

A first trip to Whistler can be intimidating if you don’t know where to go or what to do. Don’t worry we’ve got you covered with your ultimate Whistler bucket list. From Summer to Winter, Fall to Spring – all the best activities, hikes, dining and more are consolidated into one.

Get ready, here are 100 things to do in Whistler, BC!

Follow the Yellow Brick Road run down to Merlin’s and do a shot ski at Whistler’s original Apres bar
Take a ride on the Seventh Heaven chair and experience the incredible views
This goes without saying but just in case… Ski or Snowboard Whistler and Blackcomb
Take a Ski or Snowboard Lesson to learn how to ski or ride, or take a lesson to improve your skills
People watch from the balcony of GLC whilst huddled around a fire pit and grab one of the best caesars in town
What goes hand in hand with a winter wonderland? A Sleigh Ride of course
Test your legs on the longest run on Whistler Blackcomb – the Peak 2 Creek is a huge 11kms long
If you survive the Peak 2 Creek reward yourself with a beer and a big old plate of BBQ nachos at Dusty’s
Get acquainted with Dave Murray – the run, not the person!
Bring out your inner child at the Gingerbread House in Creekside (Santa likes to hang here too)
Grab your mates and some skates for a spot of Ice Skating at the Olympic Plaza
Do a green, blue and a black run in under 10 minutes at the Coca Cola Tube Park
What’s better than one dog? Multiple dogs – and Dog Sledding is where they’re at
Try your luck at Fishing and see what your catch of the day will be, be a real Canadian and try Ice Fishing. Its a unique Whistler activity.
What local Whistler salmon species is on your bucket list?
Be an olympian for the day and try out Bobsledding or Skeleton Racing at Whistler Sliding Centre
Snowshoe around the Callaghan valley for a different way to experience the snow
Pow day? Beat the crowds with Fresh Tracks breakfast and help carve out the first tracks of the day
After a morning on the slopes, hit up Crystal hut on the mountain for the best waffles in Whistler
Warm-up with Fondue by the fire at The Chalet at the Fairmont Chateau
If the snow’s not cool enough for you, try out the vodka menu in the Ketel One Ice Room
Get amongst the crowds with Apres Ski in Whistler
Check out Mother Natures’ impressive work at the Ice Caves on Blackcomb, just one of our favourite things to in whistler, BC with visiting friends and family.
Cruise on through the mountains with Canadian Wilderness on board your very own Snowmobile, another great Canadian activity.
Take your ski and snowboard experience to the next level with Heli-Skiing in the backcountry
Take a ‘me’ day at the Scandinave Spa and experience deep relaxation at the indoor/outdoor oasis
Order mac and cheese with a short rib on top at Steep’s – you won’t be disappointed
For a classic Whistler photo opportunity head up the gondy and get a pic with the Peak Inukshuk
Grab a coffee from Lyft, arguably the best coffee in town and conveniently located next to the Gondola
Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views from The Umbrella Bar armed with a hot cocktail
Hike up Whistler mountain to the Snow Walls and snap an insta pic with them towering over you
Sightsee on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola which impressively connects both Whistler and Blackcomb mountain
Go all out with a champagne shower at Longhorn’s with one of the champagne shooters
Ride the brown pow and Mountain Bike in the downhill bike park – if you can tackle A Line – brownie points for you. Its a Whistler activity you won’t want to miss in summer.
Grab a guide for the best mountain biking experience outside of the bike park
Float the day away, with your pals and some beers on the River of Golden Dreams
We’re going on a bear hunt… and we’re gonna spot a big one – on a Bear Viewing Tour
Take a leap of faith with Whistler Bungee and get that adrenaline pumping through your veins
Hike to the Train Wreck and check out the graffiti art, side note – another instagram worthy backdrop
Face your fears on the Cloudbreaker Suspension Bridge on Whistler mountain – boy is she high
High Note Trail is a hike that will certainly leave you feeling high on life
Rent a car and make a short day trip to Joffre lake to hike one, two or three of the crystal blue lakes
Try Stand Up Paddleboarding at one of the many lakes that Whistler has to offer
For a sprinkle of magic and enchantment, explore the rainforest at night with Vallea Lumina
You can’t leave Creekside without trying Creekbread, the pemby potato pie pizza is a must
Bask in the sun on the balcony at the Pangea Pod, whilst sipping on cocktails
Have an adventure day of Whitewater Rafting on the roaring river rapids
Ponder around the Farmers Market for local artisan foods, treasures and artwork
Go eat some nachos made with tater tots and a drool-worthy sandwiches at Stinkies
Race your friends through the mountains on a RZR Tour with The Adventure Group
Don’t go chasing waterfalls, or do and if you do make sure to start with Shannon Falls
Your next waterfall adventure will be Brandywine Falls followed by Alexander Falls and Rainbow Falls
End your epic chase with Wedgemount Falls – it’s a little harder to get to but worth it
Take a small hike to Cheakamus Lake, pack a picnic basket and enjoy a picnic with a view
Supersize that picnic view and splash out on a Heli Picnic (you heard that right!)
Tee up some friends and play a few rounds of golf at the stunning Fairmont Golf Course
Take an Intro to Bike Park lesson to learn the basics of downhill biking
Like Frisby? Like Golf? Then give Frolf a go, it’s a mix between the two and a lot of fun
Have a lake day, there’s 5 to choose from: Alta Lake, Alpha Lake, Green Lake, Lost Lake or Nita Lake
No better child friendly activity than exploring a Whistler Lake
Hire a bike and tackle the Lost Lake trails, followed by a nice dip in the water
Hike to Wedgemount lake and spend the night camping, swim in glacier-fed waters and watch the sunset
Start your day with one of the many eggs benne options at Wildwood Cafe
Swing some axes at Forged Axe Throwing and release your inner lumberjack
Enjoy a locally brewed beer at Coast Mountain Brewery – they do the best sours in town
Get yourself some preloved threads from The Velvet Underground, the coffee’s good too
Enjoy ‘Margarita Monday’ on the patio or ‘Wine Wednesday’ by the fire at Earls Kitchen + Bar
Soar amongst the trees with Superfly Ziplines and take in Whistler from an eagle’s point of view
Cure that sweet tooth craving with literally any baked goods from Pure Bread
Did you even go to Whistler, if you didn’t get a photo in front of the Olympic Rings?
Two fiddy ($2.50) tacos are a big hit at La Cantina in Nesters on a Tuesday
See if you can spot a Hoary Marmot on the mountain during one of your adventures! Whistler’s whistlin’ namesake.
Get down and dirty at one of the underground bars, choose from – Moes, Garfs or Bills or tackle all three
There are no plain views when you’re aboard a floatplane, go Flightseeing and take in all the glacier views
Go for a run to clear your mind – the Alpine Trail runs will put your daily running routes to shame
Spend a rainy afternoon browsing the artwork at the Audain Art Museum
Get your aphrodisiac on with Araxi’s happy hour for oysters
Want to take this list of things to do in Whistler, BC up a notch? Experience the sea to sky from an aerial view with a Helicopter Tour.
For an authentic Japanese fix head to Nagomi Sushi in the upper village, easily the best sushi in town
See just how many good boys you come across on the Village Stroll, it’s dog paradise!
Homemade pasta will always win your heart, especially from Pasta Lupino, the locals best-kept secret
Get your German on at Handlebar and make sure you try the deep-fried pickles
Fit in some culture and learning at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and try their seafood chowder
Don’t miss out on a photo opportunity with a Whisky Jack – they’re friendly little fellows
Eat a delicious diner burger and make sure you follow the house rules at Southside Diner
Feeling picky? Pick at the delicious tapa’s at Elements, breakfast there is worth noting too.
Have you got what it takes to shoot a gun? Give it your best shot with Whistler Shooting Adventures
Go listen to some of the local talent at one of Cranked Espresso Bar’s open mic nights in Rainbow
Eat a feast fit for a king at the Mountaintop Feast on Whistler, there’s live entertainment too
Enjoy the beautiful colours of the Wildflowers whilst hiking the mountain
Swing through the trees, with a backcountry Treetop Adventure
Superfly Treetop Adventure Course
Grab one of the many different types of candy apples from Rocky Mountain
Take a trip to Alpine and stop by Alpine Cafe, their Nutella latte is to die for
Try an Aussie Peaked Pie and make sure you peak it up – a Whistralia special
Try and escape one of 4 rooms at Whistler Escape Room, great for a rainy day
Have a fancy pants dinner and indulge yourself at Alta Bistro
For the yogi bears, have a once in a lifetime experience with Heli Yoga on the mountain top
Treat yourself to a fine dining experience like no other at Rim Rock Cafe in Creekside
Show off your best Irish jig and sing along to the live Irish bands at Dubh Linn Gate
You can’t come to Canada and not get poutine, head to Zogs for that
Have a locals pint and watch the trains go by at the Brewhouse
If you don’t scare easily then try a hike with a twist to the old logging Ghost Town
Catch a local hockey game at Meadow Park

So there it is your Whistler bucket list, chock full of uniquely Whistler activities. If you are on the mountain for a day, or a lifetime, you’ll never run out of things to do in Whistler, BC. Now, what are you waiting for? Go and get started…