Where Whistler Summer 2019

EntErtainmEnt
Fun & Frolic . ....................32
BAniSh BoredoM . ..............34
A ToTAl TrAin Wreck . ..........36
this directory includes editors’ recommendations
as well as regular advertisers.
denotes kid-friendly. denotes summer
patios. denotes winter patios. Map coordinates
refer to the maps on pages 42-45.
Mountains ......................32
attraCtions ....................32
parks ............................ 34
tours & leisure aCtiVities ..... 34
niGhtliFe .........................37
Mountains
WHISTLER AND BLACKCOMB
MOUNTAINS these two peaks offer
more than 200 ski and snowboard
runs covering over 3,278 hectares
(8,171 acres) of terrain. spring skiing
extends to late May, with glacier skiing
available to mid-summer (weather
permitting). the peak 2 peak Gondola
spans 4.4 km (2.7 mi), providing
convenient access to both mountains.
summer adventures abound, with
alpine hiking and glacier tours, via
ferrata rock climbing, atV tours, bear
viewing and wildlife tours. head to
the mountain bike park for all-terrain
riding. open daily (year-round).
toll-free 1-800-766-0449. snow
report from Whistler 604-932-4211,
from Vancouver 604-687-7507.
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Map A: A7
attractions
BRACKENDALE ART GALLERY
THEATRE TEAHOUSE located in “the
world’s bald eagle capital,” this rustic
building houses an art gallery, theatre
and teahouse, and hosts concerts,
events and art workshops. teahouse
menu includes coffee, wine, beer
and home-made soups, bread and
pastries (year-round). open weekends
and holidays. 41950 Government
rd., brackendale. 604-898-3333.
www.brackendaleartgallery.com
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BRITANNIA MINE MUSEUM a
national historic site and bC historic
landmark, this former copper mine
allows visitors to experience the sights
and sounds of a hard-rock mine.
ride the underground train, watch
Fun & Frolic
there’s a time and place for acting serious. Fortunately
for playful kids, a vacation is not the time, and the
Family adventure Zone (page 36) is not the place. putt
your way through the scenic mini-golf course, bounce
your worries away on the bungee trampoline and get
dizzy in the human gyroscope. For extra thrills, try the
Westcoaster slide, a 315-m (1,033-ft) luge-style track
guaranteed to elicit more than a few gleeful screams.
it’s officially playtime.—Chloë Lai
mining-equipment demonstrations,
pan for gold, or visit displays of mining
memorabilia and photos (year-round).
take hwy 99 to britannia beach on
howe sound. 1 Forbes Way, britannia
beach. toll-free 1-800-896-4044.
www.bcmm.ca
CLOUDRAKER SKYBRIDGE this
ooh-inspiring, adrenaline-boosting
suspension bridge at the top of the
World summit on Whistler spans
130 m (427 ft) between two peaks,
2 km (6,560 ft) above sea level. at
the far end, the cantilevered raven’s
eye Cliff Walk viewing platform juts
out 12 m (41 ft) over the edge for
unobstructed 360-degree views.
access is included with peak 2
peak 360 experience tickets. open
daily (Jun-Sep), weather permitting.
toll-free 1-800-766-0449.
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
PEAK 2 PEAK GONDOLA state-of-theart
28-person cabins travel a 4.4-km
(2.7-mi), 11-minute ride on a suspended
cable between the peaks of Whistler
and blackcomb mountains. in summer,
expect stunning views and access to
the Cloudraker skybridge, as well as
hiking trails on both mountains (yearround).
terminal access at rendezvous
(blackcomb) or roundhouse lodge
(Whistler). toll-free 1-800-766-0449.
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Map A: A7-A8
SQUAMISH LIL’WAT CULTURAL CEN-
TRE this magnificent building houses
First nations treasures. learn about
the history, arts and culture of the
squamish and lil’wat people through
exhibits, performances, art, film and
hands-on crafts. tours on the hour,
cafe, gift shop (year-round). open
daily (apr-oct), tu-su (nov-Mar).
THRICE AS NICE Did you know that you can go mountain biking, play a round of golf and ski
on a glacier—all on the same summer’s day? It’s true. Locals call it a “Whistler triathlon.”
photo by Mike Crane Courtesy tourisM Whistler
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