Whistler ATV Tour: Mountain Trails & Scenic Lookouts

Ride the backside of Whistler-Blackcomb from Brandywine Mountain

A guided ATV tour through Whistler's backcountry combines wide open mountain roads and single track trails leading to scenic lookouts across the Whistler-Blackcomb range. You ride low to mid-range terrain with a professional local guide, rain gear provided, and the option to drive or ride as a passenger. The tour works in any weather and suits families with children from age 5.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided ATV tour and scenic views

• Begin guided ATV tour in Whistler
• Explore low to mid mountain trails
• Ride wide open roads and single tracks
• Stop at scenic lookouts
• View Whistler Blackcomb from Brandywine Mountain
• See Black Tusk peak silhouette
• Observe Mount Fee from Callaghan Valley

The experience

You meet your guide and get fitted with rain gear (jackets, boots and gloves) before heading into the Whistler-Blackcomb backcountry. The tour splits across two hours of riding through a mix of wide open roads and single track trails, each one climbing toward a different vantage point. Brandywine Mountain sits south of the resort and offers a view of the backside of Whistler-Blackcomb that most visitors never see. From there the route pushes toward Black Tusk, a jagged volcanic peak that rises with a dark, dramatic silhouette against the surrounding ridges.

The trails stay in the low to mid-range, so the riding is steady without being extreme. Your guide leads the way and sets the pace, and you can choose to drive your own ATV or ride as a passenger: that choice happens at checkout. Single adults who drive must be 19 or older with a valid driver's license. Passengers can be as young as 5. Families often split between a driver and a child passenger, or book two ATVs if both adults want to ride.

Mount Fee appears on the horizon from the Callaghan Valley section of the ride, its jagged peak often snow-capped even in summer. The tour is popular on rainy days because the rain gear keeps you dry and the wet trails add grip rather than hazard. Drivers can opt for collision coverage at checkout if they want extra protection on the machine.

What’s included

• Professional local guide leading the ride.
• rain gear including jackets, boots and gloves.
• your choice of driving your own ATV or riding as a passenger (driver and passenger options are selected at checkout).

Options for this experience

3 options

Single adult driver (aged 19 and over)Guide in English · Available from 11 Jun 2027Single adult driver: you must be 19 or older and hold a valid driver's licence; an L licence is not valid, but an N licence is

Adult and child passenger (aged 5 to 12)Guide in English · Available from 11 Jun 2027Choosing one of this option covers 1 adult and 1 child sharing a single ATV

Adult driver and passenger (aged 13 and over)Guide in English · Available from 11 Jun 2027Choosing one of this option covers 1 adult driver and 1 passenger aged 13 or over on a single ATV

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 11 Jun 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (19 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteCA$ 35

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Whistler ATV

Is this one for you?Choose the driver option if you want to control the machine through the single track and open roads. Choose the passenger option if you'd rather experience the backcountry without handling the ATV yourself, or if you're bringing a child aged 5 to 12 who can ride with you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can my 8-year-old ride on an ATV with me on this Whistler tour?

Yes. Passengers can be as young as 5 years old, so your child can ride with you as long as they meet that age requirement. You'll be the driver on the ATV.

What's the view like from Brandywine Mountain on the Whistler ATV tour?

Brandywine Mountain sits south of Whistler-Blackcomb resort and shows you the backside of the ski area: the less-visited, rugged side that most visitors don't see from the resort itself.

Do I need to be an experienced ATV rider to do this tour?

No. The trails are low to mid-range and the guide sets a steady pace. You do need a moderate level of physical fitness and a valid driver's license if you want to drive. If you'd rather ride as a passenger, no license is required.

How old do I need to be to drive an ATV on this tour?

Drivers must be at least 19 years old and have a full valid driver's license from your country of residence.

What happens if I want collision coverage on the ATV?

Collision coverage is optional and costs $35 per driver at checkout. It's available only for the person driving the machine, not for passengers.