Summer in Whistler: 99% of People Don‘t Know These Hidden Gems!

🚡 Think Whistler is just about the Peak 2 Peak Gondola and the village? No No No ☝🏻 This resort town has so much more to offer in the summer! 🐎 You can experience thrilling ziplining, forest horseback riding, hiking, ATV off-roading, river paddling 🚣, and even go bear-watching 🐻 with a guided tour! 🌲 If you stay overnight in Whistler, you can easily visit Joffre Lake without fighting for a pass — totally worth it! If you’re doing a day trip, time management is key! Here’s a tried-and-tested schedule — save it for later 👇 🚌 Transport: Recommend self-driving or private car. Public transport won’t get you there. ✅ 7:30 AM – Depart from Vancouver ✅ 9:45 AM – Arrive at Blackcomb Mountain, grab gondola tickets, and head up. Take the Peak 2 Peak Gondola to Whistler Mountain. Once off the gondola, you’ll see the Olympic Rings — perfect photo op! The view over the mountains is breathtaking. ✅ 11:10 AM – Head to the “Peak Chair” lift (right next to the Rings) ✅ 11:40 AM – Reach the summit for photos (Note: the summit access is only open in summer/fall!) ✅ 12:15 PM – Gondola down, quick lunch in the village. ✅ 2:00 PM – Pre-booked horseback riding near Pemberton (a short drive from Whistler). A guided ride through forests and across streams — such a cool experience! 👍🏻 ✅ 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Wrap up the day with forest ziplining! 🪂 Highly recommend the Eagle Tour. Five ziplines in total — the 1st and 4th are especially thrilling. You can even try going upside down! ✅ Dinner: Treat yourself to French or Italian cuisine in Whistler — be sure to book ahead! ✅ Return to Vancouver after dinner. ⛰️☝🏻 If you stay overnight, wake up early and head to Joffre Lake — known as “Little Banff of Vancouver” 🏞️ No pass needed if you go early! It’s a must-see natural wonder near Vancouver. #VancouverPrivateTours #WhistlerAdventures #VancouverDayTrips #JoffreLake #TravelBC #ExploreWhistler #HiddenGems 🌲🇨🇦✨