Outdoor Activities in British Columbia

With half of Grouse Mountain's runs lit at night, evenings are the perfect time to make tracks on Grouse Mountain. The night snow-lift ticket gives you access to skiing, snowboarding, and regular admission activities any evening after 4pm. On clear nights, the city of Vancouver sparkles below as you do laps on popular runs including The Cut, Centennial, Peak, Grouse Park, and Heaven's Sake. No matter your skill level, Grouse Mountain provides a great snow experience for all.

Experience Whistler's incredible vistas on a 2-hour trip toward the peak of Blackcomb Mountain in a Jeep 4x4. Head off-road with your driver/guide and admire the blue ice of Hortsman Glacier up close. Take in stunning views of the Coast Mountain Range and Whistler Village while learning about the area from your guide.

Stomp through the snow, and explore British Columbia's magnificent mountain terrain on this Whistler snowshoeing adventure with optional Peak 2 Peak ticket. Choose the route to match your fitness level, and follow your guide deep into Whistler's snowy wilderness. Experience the deafening silence of Canada's open countryside. Enjoy breathtaking views over the soaring peaks and dense alpine forests, and keep an eye out for sightings of native wildlife. Upgrade your tour to include a Peak 2 Peak gondola ticket.

Venture off-road and explore the backcountry trails of the Brandywine Valley on this ATV adventure. Get behind the wheel of an ATV and zip along forest roads, bush trails, and dirt tracks; stop at lookout points and enjoy incredible views of Whistler, Blackcomb and Black Tusk; and keep a look out for wildlife including deer, eagles, and bears.

Watch the daylight dwindle over Canada’s breathtaking peaks and valleys on this 2-hour Blackcomb sunset tour. Hop into your 4x4 vehicle and head up to a cabin nestled high on Blackcomb Mountain with your guide. Enjoy panoramic views over Whistler Village and the Coast Mountain Range beyond from your vantage point on the high mountainside. As the sun begins its slow descent on the horizon, watch the skies turn all the colors of the rainbow and marvel at the beautiful ‘alpine glow’ before returning back to base.

With this full-day snow lift ticket, experience Grouse Mountain that is Vancouver's winter playground. Take the Skyride to the top of the mountain and choose from 33 ski and snowboard runs, 14 night runs, four chairlifts, two terrain parks plus the Cut Jump Line, and six miles (10km) of snowshoe trails. Your ticket gives you access to the Skyride, chairlifts and mountaintop Chalet from 9am to 10pm.

Take your sightseeing to the skies on an exhilarating zipline tour through the unspoiled Whistler-area wilderness. With your choice of two different tours, select the ideal experience for your taste. Breathe in crisp mountain air as you cruise above white-water rivers and the alpine forest of Blackcomb Mountain and Whistler, spotting local wildlife and learning about mountain ecology. A most adventurous way to learn!

Situated to the north of Vancouver - just a 15-minute drive from the downtown area - Grouse Mountain is the city's go-to destination for outdoor adventure close to home. With this ski or snowboard rental package, escape the busy city and hit the slopes and snow-parks of Grouse Mountain. With 33 pistes, 14 night-runs, and two terrain parks covered by four chairlifts, there's terrain suitable for all levels of skier or snowboarder.

The expression 'free as a bird' will take on new heights and meaning with an experience on the Skyride Surf at Grouse Mountain. Enjoy a flight from the mountain's base to the Peak Chalet, and from your spot on the open-air platform, soak up 360-degree views. Feel the wind as you soar above the treetop line during your 5,282-foot-high (1,610-meter) ascent.

Come experience Grouse Mountain in a whole new way, from the tree tops! Mountain Ropes Adventure consists of four different aerial ropes courses varying in level of difficulty. With over 50 diverse elements throughout the course such as ziplines, bridges, tunnels, slacklines and more, this course, both fun and challenging, will take you to new heights. Mountain Admission is included.

Enjoy high-octane thrills in Canada's snowy wilderness on this 4-hour advanced backcountry snowmobile expedition in Whistler. Hop aboard your snowmobile, and open the throttle before zooming deep into the Callaghan Valley. Follow your guide along winding mountain trails, and enjoy panoramic views over some of the region's most beautiful scenery. Explore hidden valleys and rolling hillsides, and test your snowmobiling skills against the varied terrain. Navigate frozen lakes with your guide, and carve through the deep powder fields. En route, replenish lost energies with a delicious lunch.

Skate across Whistler's rugged Callaghan Valley on an invigorating 3-hour snowmobile trip. Follow your guide on a ride through the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics events, cutting across forested hillsides and frozen lakes. Along the way stop to admire the beautiful British Columbia landscape, snap photos, and partake in a traditional Yukon breakfast of eggs and syrupy pancakes cooked on a wood stove (upgrade required).

Trek through Whistler's rugged alpine terrain on a thrilling 2-hour ATV trip! Follow your guide on an exhilarating ride along Blackcomb's mountain trails and through forested hillsides. Along the way stop to admire the resort town of Whistler and the unbelievably beautiful British Columbia landscape. Your mountain ATV tour also includes a safety briefing, protective gear and round-trip transport from Carleton Lodge.

Suitable for older kids, teens, and families, this high-ropes course lies 25 minutes' drive west of downtown Victoria - offering a world of treetop adventure for visitors aged five and over. Zoom along forest zip lines, tackle aerial obstacles like wobbly bridges and swinging logs, and test your nerve on a range of forest challenges - from six feet (two meters) to 45 feet (14 meters) above the ground.

Enjoy some active family fun perched high in the sky as you traverse an aerial adventure course. Tackle the games in the Kids Adventure Course, a suspension course hanging 10 feet (3 meters) high, or ride on ziplines. Choose from more than 12 games and ziplines that will have kids moving comfortably and safely from tree to tree on their own in no time. 

Discover a Canadian signature dining experience with this guided, 3.5-hour tour in Whistler, British Columbia. Take a journey in a luxury, 19-passenger snowcat to the charming Crystal Hut, a rustic log cabin located high atop Blackcomb Mountain at 6,000 feet (1,826 meters). Enjoy the local interpretation of a traditional fondue dinner, paired with fine wine and followed with a fresh-baked fruit pie, served hot from a wood-fired oven. Take in the alpine colors and panoramic views of the surrounding Coast Mountain Range and the twinkling lights of Whistler Village below. The evening is complete with live entertainment.