Things to do in Whistler

Nestled amidst the beautiful Coast Mountains, Whistler is one of the most famous destinations in British Columbia. Located just two hours north of Vancouver, this place offers some of the best summer and winter activities in Western Canada.

Here are some fun things to do in Whistler.

Summer activities

Whistler offers plenty of open spaces to bond with your friends and family. It's especially great for children of all ages. While here, you can:

· Hike through the mountains

· Take a white water rafting trip

· Do a horseback ride with your kids

· Try bungee jumping

· Zipline for an extra dose of adrenaline rush

· View bears as close as you can get

· Go boating on jets, canoe or kayaks

· Take ATV tours across some wild terrain

· Fish through the pristine waters

· Go on a helicopter sightseeing tour to get an aerial view of Whistler and the surrounding mountains

· Take a Gondola ride from the peak of Blackcomb to the peak of Whistler - an engineering marvel by itself.

Winter activities

If you love winter activities, Whistler is the perfect winter wonderland for you. The number of things you can do here on and off the slopes is simply breathtaking, and includes skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, ice skating, ice climbing, bungee jumping, winter ziplining, ice fishing, nordic skiing, eagle viewing and more. While you're here, it's worth checking out the slopes and trails that hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010.

Besides these specific activities, Whistler abounds with shopping and dining options, arts, culture, nightlife and more. Due to these abundant choices, Whistler should be an integral part of any trip to Vancouver. Day trips from Vancouver are a convenient choice for those who are short of time.

Lotus Land offers plenty of different options to visit Whistler from Vancouver, and you can choose the one that best fits your schedule and budget.

The first choice is to take a comfortable bus from Vancouver to Whistler, along the Sea to Sky highway. This bus will stop at scenic locations on the way like the Shannon Falls. Once in Whistler, you can enjoy the gondola ride, zipline through its forests, sample food at different restaurants or shop, and the same bus will bring you back in the afternoon. This is a great way to savor the beauty of Whistler if you're on a tight schedule.

Another option is to ride the popular Rocky Mountaineer train, and catch the natural beauty of BC as the train winds its way through the Tantalus Mountains and Howe Sound. You can also opt to take the train one way and return by the Whistler seaplane, as this choice not only helps you save time but also gives you an aerial view of Whistler's beauty.

Regardless of which mode you choose, Whistler is a must-see place and at Lotus Land, we'll do everything we can to give you a wonderful experience.

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