Family Snowmobile Tour Whistler: Kids Ride Free

Small kids get their own Mini Snowmobiles at the track halfway through.

A 2-hour snowmobile tour in Whistler where families ride groomed trails through the Callaghan and Brandywine valleys, with kids under 12 riding free when accompanied by one paying adult. The tour includes winter gear, a professional guide, scenic stops at Black Tusk and Mount Fee, and a hot drink and snack at the backcountry cabin. Children ages 5–12 under 100 lbs can ride solo on Mini Snowmobiles at the track stop, which is the centerpiece of the experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Family snowmobile tour experience

• Check in and gear up at base
• Safety orientation
• Ride groomed trails in valleys
• Stop at Mini-Z track for kids
• Enjoy hot drink and snack

The experience

You arrive at the base facility to gear up: snow pants, jacket, boots, gloves, helmet and goggles all provided. A safety orientation covers the basics, then you head out on the groomed trails that wind through the Callaghan and Brandywine valleys. The route passes viewpoints of Black Tusk, Mount Fee and the backside of Whistler-Blackcomb, so you stop for photos at the scenic lookouts. Halfway through, the group pulls in at the Mini-Z track, where the real highlight happens: children under 100 lbs ride solo on Mini Snowmobiles while adults watch from the sidelines. It's the moment families come back for.

After the track, you continue riding to the backcountry cabin or dome, where a hot drink and snack break the cold. The whole outing (gearing up, safety talk and riding time) runs two hours round trip. Winter gear stays on you the entire time, so there's no fumbling between stops. A professional guide leads the group and sets the pace on the trails, which are groomed and suitable for mixed abilities.

Kids under 12 ride free when one adult pays full price. One child per adult is the ratio. Drivers must be 19 or older with a valid license. Parking at the base facility is free, and shuttle service is available on request if you need it. The tour runs on various groomed trails, so the exact route shifts with snow and conditions, but the scenery and the Mini-Z track stop are constants.

What’s included

• Professional guide and all winter gear (snow pants, jacket, boots, gloves, helmet, goggles).
• hot drink and snack at the backcountry cabin.
• free parking at the base facility.
• shuttle service on request.
• scenic photo stops at Black Tusk, Mount Fee and Whistler-Blackcomb viewpoints.

Options for this experience

3 options

Single Rider (1 Person, Age 19+)Available from 5 Dec · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:30Solo adult driver (19+): The adult driver must be 19 or older and hold a full driver's license. This option covers one driver riding alone, with no passenger.

Double rider (one adult and one child)Available from 5 Dec · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:30Adult driver with a child (ages 5 to 12): Snowmobiles hold at most two people. The driver must hold a full driver's license and be 19 or older. The child must be at least 5 years old.

Two-person double riderAvailable from 5 Dec · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:30Adult driver with a passenger (age 13+): Snowmobiles hold at most two people. The driver must be 19 or older and hold a full driver's license. The passenger must be 13 or older.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (19 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Blackcomb Snowmobile Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have young children and want them to ride their own snowmobiles. The Mini-Z track is built around that moment. The free-kids pricing and one-adult-per-child ratio make it work for families. The groomed trails and professional guide keep the pace comfortable for mixed riding levels, so nobody feels rushed or left behind.

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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 five-year-old ride their own snowmobile on this tour?

Children ages 5–12 who weigh less than 100 lbs can ride solo on Mini Snowmobiles at the Mini-Z track stop halfway through the tour. Younger or heavier children ride as passengers with an adult on the groomed trails.

What's included in the two-hour tour price?

The tour includes all winter gear (snow pants, jacket, boots, gloves, helmet, goggles), a professional guide, a safety orientation, ride time on groomed trails, stops at scenic lookouts, a hot drink and snack at the backcountry cabin, and free parking at the base facility.

What are Black Tusk and Mount Fee, and will I see them on the ride?

Black Tusk is a dramatic volcanic peak with a dark, jagged silhouette that stands out prominently in the landscape. Mount Fee is a snow-capped peak in the Coast Mountain range. Both are visible from the groomed trails, and you stop at scenic lookouts to photograph them.

Do I need a driver's license to ride?

Yes. Drivers must be 19 or older and carry a valid driver's license. Passengers of any age (children from 5 years old) can ride as long as they are accompanied by a licensed adult.

What happens if I need to cancel?

Tours cancelled within 24 hours of the tour time and no-shows are charged the full tour price. Book with enough time to cancel if your plans change.