Whistler Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Year-Round: Lakes, Olympic Venues & Artisan Neighborhoods
by Whistler Valley Tours Charters
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$277.48Overview
This guided hop-on hop-off tour lasts about 3 hours and covers a wide range of Whistler’s notable spots. The tour travels by vehicle with air conditioning and includes bottled water. Along the route, you will visit scenic locations featuring lakes, rivers, and mountains, as well as important Olympic sites like the bobsled track and Olympic Village. The tour also passes through local artisan neighborhoods where you can see breweries, bakeries, and art galleries. The tour starts with a short loop around Lost Lake during warmer months, where you receive tips on recreational activities available at this accessible lakeside park. You will also learn about Whistler’s Indigenous Museum, the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, where it is possible to leave the tour to explore further and meet local First Nations people. Another stop offers views of Green Lake framed by Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, accompanied by stories about the Coast Mountains. In Rainbow Park, which marks Whistler’s original homestead, the tour pauses for lakeside views and a walk to learn about local history and year-round activities. The Valley Trail network is highlighted next, explaining the extensive trail system available throughout the year. In Function Junction, the tour allows time to visit Whistler Brewing and Coast Mountain Brewing, both offering craft beer and snacks, or to explore local shops, bakeries, and galleries. You will see the area where athletes lived during the 2010 Winter Olympics at the Whistler Athletes Centre, located near hiking and biking trails by the Cheakamus River. The tour also passes Creekside Village, the original ski hub, and the Whistler Sliding Centre, home to the world’s fastest bobsled track, where you can learn about the facility and may see sliders in action. The tour concludes near the Olympic Rings at Olympic Plaza in Village North, where you can opt to leave the tour. All these stops provide commentary that covers Whistler’s scenic and cultural highlights.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Whistler Scenic Drive
This stop includes visits to Whistler’s most scenic and interesting places. Highlights include photo locations, historic sites, Olympic venues, and local artisan neighborhoods. The tour offers a range of attractions suitable for all visitors.
20 min
Lost Lake Loop
In warmer months, the tour begins with a loop around Lost Lake. Here, guests learn about recreational activities available at this accessible lakeside park and receive advice on exploring Whistler Village. This stop is not available during winter.
5 min
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Guests learn about Whistler’s Indigenous Museum at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Visitors may choose to leave the tour here to explore the museum and meet members of the local First Nations communities.
2 min
Green Lake Viewpoint
This scenic stop overlooks Green Lake, set against the backdrop of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. The guide shares facts and stories about the Coast Mountains and the surrounding region.
15 min
Rainbow Park and Original Homestead
Rainbow Park is a favored local spot and the site of Whistler’s original townsite. Visitors enjoy lakeside views and take a walk through the historic homestead area while learning about year-round activities.
20 min
Whistler Valley Trail
This stop covers the Valley Trail network, explaining the extensive system of trails available throughout the year for hiking, biking, and walking.
5 min
Whistler Brewing
At Function Junction, guests can leave the tour to visit Whistler Brewing, the original craft brewery in Whistler, which serves craft beer and snacks in a local setting.
20 min
Coast Mountain Brewing
Also at Function Junction, visitors have the option to check out Coast Mountain Brewing, Whistler’s newest craft brewery offering craft beer and snacks.
20 min
Function Junction Local Shops
This stop allows time to explore artisan bakeries, art galleries, craft breweries, and shops offering mountain-style gifts in the Function Junction area.
30 min
Whistler Athletes Centre and Cheakamus River
See the residential area used by athletes during the 2010 Winter Olympics. The location offers hiking, biking, and walking trails along the Cheakamus River. Guests may also spot one of Whistler’s stone Inukshuk statues.
10 min
Creekside Village
Drive through Whistler’s original ski hub, where the early days of skiing in the area are discussed.
10 min
Whistler Sliding Centre
Visit the Whistler Sliding Centre, home to the 2010 Olympic bobsled, skeleton, and luge events. The guide provides details about the facility, which is the world’s fastest track. Sliders may be seen during the visit.
20 min
Olympic Rings at Olympic Plaza
Guests have the option to disembark at the Olympic Rings, located in Olympic Plaza in Village North, a popular and highly photographed spot.
2 min
Meeting point
The Whistler Gondola Transit Exchange is located up and over the stairs from The Skiers Plaza/Dublin Gate Irish Pub (Where the Whistler transit buses pull in) Please arrive 10 minutes prior.
End point
The Whistler Gondola Transit Exchange is located up and over the stairs from The Skiers Plaza/Dublin Gate Irish Pub (Where the Whistler transit buses pull in) Please arrive 10 minutes prior.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Whistler Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Year-Round: Lakes, Olympic Venues & Artisan Neighborhoods
by Whistler Valley Tours Charters
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$277.48Overview
This guided hop-on hop-off tour lasts about 3 hours and covers a wide range of Whistler’s notable spots. The tour travels by vehicle with air conditioning and includes bottled water. Along the route, you will visit scenic locations featuring lakes, rivers, and mountains, as well as important Olympic sites like the bobsled track and Olympic Village. The tour also passes through local artisan neighborhoods where you can see breweries, bakeries, and art galleries. The tour starts with a short loop around Lost Lake during warmer months, where you receive tips on recreational activities available at this accessible lakeside park. You will also learn about Whistler’s Indigenous Museum, the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, where it is possible to leave the tour to explore further and meet local First Nations people. Another stop offers views of Green Lake framed by Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, accompanied by stories about the Coast Mountains. In Rainbow Park, which marks Whistler’s original homestead, the tour pauses for lakeside views and a walk to learn about local history and year-round activities. The Valley Trail network is highlighted next, explaining the extensive trail system available throughout the year. In Function Junction, the tour allows time to visit Whistler Brewing and Coast Mountain Brewing, both offering craft beer and snacks, or to explore local shops, bakeries, and galleries. You will see the area where athletes lived during the 2010 Winter Olympics at the Whistler Athletes Centre, located near hiking and biking trails by the Cheakamus River. The tour also passes Creekside Village, the original ski hub, and the Whistler Sliding Centre, home to the world’s fastest bobsled track, where you can learn about the facility and may see sliders in action. The tour concludes near the Olympic Rings at Olympic Plaza in Village North, where you can opt to leave the tour. All these stops provide commentary that covers Whistler’s scenic and cultural highlights.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Whistler Scenic Drive
This stop includes visits to Whistler’s most scenic and interesting places. Highlights include photo locations, historic sites, Olympic venues, and local artisan neighborhoods. The tour offers a range of attractions suitable for all visitors.
20 min
Lost Lake Loop
In warmer months, the tour begins with a loop around Lost Lake. Here, guests learn about recreational activities available at this accessible lakeside park and receive advice on exploring Whistler Village. This stop is not available during winter.
5 min
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Guests learn about Whistler’s Indigenous Museum at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Visitors may choose to leave the tour here to explore the museum and meet members of the local First Nations communities.
2 min
Green Lake Viewpoint
This scenic stop overlooks Green Lake, set against the backdrop of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. The guide shares facts and stories about the Coast Mountains and the surrounding region.
15 min
Rainbow Park and Original Homestead
Rainbow Park is a favored local spot and the site of Whistler’s original townsite. Visitors enjoy lakeside views and take a walk through the historic homestead area while learning about year-round activities.
20 min
Whistler Valley Trail
This stop covers the Valley Trail network, explaining the extensive system of trails available throughout the year for hiking, biking, and walking.
5 min
Whistler Brewing
At Function Junction, guests can leave the tour to visit Whistler Brewing, the original craft brewery in Whistler, which serves craft beer and snacks in a local setting.
20 min
Coast Mountain Brewing
Also at Function Junction, visitors have the option to check out Coast Mountain Brewing, Whistler’s newest craft brewery offering craft beer and snacks.
20 min
Function Junction Local Shops
This stop allows time to explore artisan bakeries, art galleries, craft breweries, and shops offering mountain-style gifts in the Function Junction area.
30 min
Whistler Athletes Centre and Cheakamus River
See the residential area used by athletes during the 2010 Winter Olympics. The location offers hiking, biking, and walking trails along the Cheakamus River. Guests may also spot one of Whistler’s stone Inukshuk statues.
10 min
Creekside Village
Drive through Whistler’s original ski hub, where the early days of skiing in the area are discussed.
10 min
Whistler Sliding Centre
Visit the Whistler Sliding Centre, home to the 2010 Olympic bobsled, skeleton, and luge events. The guide provides details about the facility, which is the world’s fastest track. Sliders may be seen during the visit.
20 min
Olympic Rings at Olympic Plaza
Guests have the option to disembark at the Olympic Rings, located in Olympic Plaza in Village North, a popular and highly photographed spot.
2 min
Meeting point
The Whistler Gondola Transit Exchange is located up and over the stairs from The Skiers Plaza/Dublin Gate Irish Pub (Where the Whistler transit buses pull in) Please arrive 10 minutes prior.
End point
The Whistler Gondola Transit Exchange is located up and over the stairs from The Skiers Plaza/Dublin Gate Irish Pub (Where the Whistler transit buses pull in) Please arrive 10 minutes prior.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.