Whistler Sightseeing Tour: Lakes, Olympic Sites & Breweries

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1/18

Duration3h

GroupUp to 14

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

See Whistler's Olympic Venues, Lakes & Local Breweries in One Loop

You ride through Whistler's entire valley in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Green Lake, the Olympic Sliding Centre, Function Junction's breweries and bakeries, and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center. You can hop off at any stop to explore longer, then rejoin the tour. Bottled water is included, and the route adapts by season. The whole experience gives you the geography of Whistler plus the local spots — breweries, galleries, the original homestead — without arranging transport yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Whistler Valley highlights

Orientation of Whistler and Blackcomb Village
Loop through Lost Lake (summer only)
Learn about Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center
Enjoy views at Green Lake
Discover Whistler's Valley Trail spots
Visit Rainbow Park and original homestead
See Cheakamus River and Olympic Athletes Centre
Explore Function Junction local shops and galleries
Optional visit to Whistler Brewing
Optional visit to Coast Mountain Brewing
Pass through Creekside Village ski hub
Visit Whistler Sliding Centre Olympic track
Optional stop at Whistler Museum & Archives
Optional visit to Olympic Rings at Olympic Plaza

The Experience

What makes the Whistler Sliding Centre worth stopping for? It's the world's fastest bobsled track, and you can actually see athletes training on it. That's the kind of detail that sticks with you — not just reading about the 2010 Winter Olympics, but standing there watching sliders move. This hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour takes you through all of it: the Olympic venues, the lakes, the hidden artisan neighborhoods, and the parts of Whistler that locals actually spend time in. You get an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and a guide who knows the valley well enough to point out what's worth your camera and what's worth your time.

The tour starts with an orientation of Whistler and Blackcomb Village, then loops through the whole valley. In warmer months you'll stop at Lost Lake, a local park with hiking and water access that most visitors miss. Then there's Green Lake, where the view of the mountains is the kind of thing you see in postcards but somehow better in person. You'll pass the Cheakamus River — where the Olympic athletes lived during the Games — and stop at Rainbow Park, which is where Whistler actually began. The guide walks you through the original homestead and explains how the whole place grew from there. It's not rushed; you get time to look around and ask questions.

Function Junction is where the tour gets interesting if you're into local food and drink. This is the artisan neighborhood — craft breweries like Whistler Brewing (the original one) and Coast Mountain Brewing, a bakery, a chocolatier, a distillery, galleries. You can hop off here and spend as long as you want, then rejoin the tour later. Same goes for the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center if you want to learn about the First Nations history of the area, or the Whistler Museum if you're in Village North. The hop-on hop-off format means you're not locked into a schedule; you choose which stops matter to you. The whole loop takes you past Creekside Village, the original ski hub, and ends at the Olympic Rings in Olympic Plaza — probably the most photographed spot in Whistler.

The vehicle is comfortable and the water keeps you hydrated through the day. If you're traveling with small children, you can request a child or booster seat, and the tour works for all fitness levels because you're mostly riding and stopping to look around. It runs year-round, though some stops like Lost Lake shift seasonally. Bring a camera — the guide will tell you where the best shots are, and you'll want them.

What’s included

Your day includes an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water, a guided hop-on hop-off loop through the entire Whistler Valley, stops at Green Lake, Lost Lake (seasonal), Cheakamus River, Rainbow Park, Function Junction with its breweries and bakeries, the Whistler Sliding Centre, and the Olympic Rings.
You can hop off at any attraction — including the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center and Whistler Museum — to explore longer, then rejoin the tour.
Child and booster seats are available upon request.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Whistler Valley Tours

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to see Whistler's geography and highlights in one loop without renting a car or planning stops yourself — the hop-on hop-off format means you choose which attractions matter to you and how long to spend at each one.