The Fall season is a special time in Whistler. The forest is ablaze with color, the air as crisp as an apple, and the sunlight takes on a warm, golden hue. The cooler temperatures, typically ranging from the mid-40s to mid-60s Fahrenheit (7-18°C), create the perfect setting for outdoor activities like hiking and biking on the many trails that weave through the mountains and valleys. As the summer crowds thin out, Whistler takes on a more relaxed atmosphere, making it ideal for visitors who prefer a quieter getaway. Some Whistler locals even consider the Fall shoulder season to be one of their favorite times of the year. If you're considering planning a Whistler vacation this fall, here are some ideas for what to do on your visit!
Hit the Trail
Fall is a great time of year to go mountain biking at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, which is open through Oct. 9. The world-renowned park offers a myriad of trails for the avid bicyclist, and fall is quieter at the bike park, so you will have the trails to yourself much of the time. And beyond the bike park, Whistler is an incredibly bike-friendly area that offers plenty of paved recreational and mountain bike bike trails. Rent a bicycle from one of the local rental shops. Fanatyk Co., Garbanzo Bike & Bean, and Summit Sport are the most popular shops.
See Bears
Don’t forget the camera when you take a Bear Viewing Tour, a wild ride aboard 4x4 vehicles. Catch a look at some of the resident black bears and their cubs on this tour of their natural habitat. The season runs through October.
Make a Splash
Get the heart racing with a whitewater rafting trip. Ride the lively Green, Lower Cheakamus, Elaho and Squamish rivers on one of the tours offered on some of the most sensational white water on the West Coast. Enjoy a spectacular view of the wilderness as guides will help you navigate the rapids.
Reel in a Big One
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Whistler offers easy access to an array of fishing opportunities, from its five lakes to a myriad of streams and rivers. Book an excursion through the area’s Trout Country Fishing Guides.These experienced anglers will get you on the fish, including trout, salmon and steelhead. Trout Country, for example, offers year-round trips that are all-inclusive, so all the fishing gear, transportation and instruction is included.
Get a Little Culture
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is open with limited tour capacity and mandatory masks. With 30,000 square feet of exhibits, it is an easy place to socially distance. The first of its kind in Canada, Squamish Lil’wat Centre celebrates and shares two cultures while creating meaningful employment opportunities for members of both the Sk̲wxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation, Coast Salish) and Líl̓wat7ul (Lil’wat Nation, Interior Salish) Nations. These cultural ambassadors share their knowledge and stories with guests, complementing the Centre’s curated collection of artifacts. Traditional drum songs are shared at the top of each hour.
Just around the corner is the main event on the mountain, as the 2024 Whistler ski season is set to kick off on Nov. 22. Save on lift tickets when you book by Nov. 15.
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