Whistler Sightseeing Tour: Lakes, Olympic Sites & Breweries

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

Stops and time spent at each

1. Whistler-Blackcomb Mountains20m · entry included
2. Lost Lake5m · entry included
3. Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center2m
4. Green Lake15m · entry included
5. Cheakamus River10m · entry included

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.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private Sightseeing TourGuide in English · 09:00Only your own group

Regular Sightseeing TourGuide in English · 09:00 and 13:00Tour for a small group

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 and 13:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 14

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-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.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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 I get off the tour and rejoin it later?

Yes, the tour is hop-on hop-off style, so you can depart at stops like the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center, Function Junction, or the Whistler Museum and rejoin the tour when you're ready.

What's included in the tour?

Bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guided commentary. Child and booster seats are available if requested in advance.

Does the tour run in winter?

Yes, the tour runs year-round. Some stops like Lost Lake are not accessible during winter months, but Olympic venues and other attractions remain part of the route.

Are there breweries on the tour?

Function Junction includes stops at Whistler Brewing and Coast Mountain Brewing, both craft breweries where you can hop off to explore. You also have time to visit local cafes, a bakery, distillery and art galleries in the same area.

What Olympic sites are included?

The tour passes the Whistler Sliding Centre (home to the 2010 bobsled, skeleton and luge track), Olympic villages, and the Olympic Rings in Olympic Plaza. You'll also see the area where Olympic athletes lived during the Games.

Is the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center included?

The tour stops at the Cultural Center and you have the option to depart and explore it. Admission is separate from the tour.

What if I want to visit the Whistler Museum?

The tour stops in Whistler Village North near the Whistler Museum & Archives. You can hop off to visit. Admission is free but donations are welcomed.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.