Island Parent Magazine Oct-Nov 2021

Top 5 Fall Activities
for Families in Whistler
Fall in Whistler offers an abundance
of activities, wide-open spaces and a
unique, laid-back pace. It is important to
plan ahead and the Doors Open Directory
(whistler.com/doors-open/) shows
you what’s open in Whistler and how
businesses are upholding the highest of
standards in health and safety for all.
Here are the top 5 ways to take in the fall
season with your family.
1. Arts and Culture
Fall is the perfect time for exploring
new things like arts and culture. Whistler’s
Cultural Connector (cdn.whistler.
com) is a scenic pathway and bikeway
that links six significant cultural institutions
in Whistler and identifies noteworthy
points and anecdotes. It is a chance
to learn about the community’s cultural
evolution over time. Not only can you
discover BC art at the Audain Art Museum
and learn more about Whistler’s
indigenous heritage at the Squamish
Lil’wat Cultural Centre but you can also
discover art in some unexpected places
such as Whistler’s Train Wreck Hike.
Train Wreck features graffiti train cars
and spectacular views of Cheakamus
River.
2. Whistler’s Valley Trail
Enjoy Whistler’s fall colours by exploring
Whistler’s Valley Trail (whistler.com/
activities/valley-trail), a car-free, paved
trail and boardwalk network connecting
Whistler’s neighbourhoods, lakes,
viewpoints and picnic spots. Discover
the spectacular scenery and beautiful
natural surroundings by biking, walking
running, cycling, skating or rollerblading
with over 40 km of trail to choose from
and best of all the family dog can come
along, too.
3. Explore the Wilderness
Explore Whistler’s Wilderness with an
off-road buggy experience (canadianwilderness.com)
with Canadian Wilderness
Adventures. Climb rugged mountain
roads and forested single-track trails up
to scenic mountain viewpoints on this
epic journey. Power through creeks and
over boulders, watching for wildlife
along the way. Alternatively, take in a
bear tour with Whistler Photo Safaris
(whistlerphotosafaris.com. These one of
a kind educational expeditions take place
on 2010 Olympic ski trails in a 4x4 while
accessing the most spectacular features of
the Whistler Olympic Park.
4. Family Mealtime
Eat, drink and embrace autumn with
special offers available (whistler.com/dining/)
at some of Whistler’s top restaurants
from September until late November.
Mealtime is a great opportunity to share
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