Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Whistler

"Located in the Upper Village area, despite the name, Lost Lake is actually one of Whistler’s most accessible lakes. Surrounded by easy hiking and biking trails it is the perfect place to relax and cool down after a long day. It’s a friendly, relaxed environment and even has a dog beach, along with a nude dock if you’re feeling adventurous!"

"The best thing about Lost Lake is that, despite its name, it is located right in Whistler. You can walk to Lost Lake from Whistler Village in just 15 minutes. There’s also a free shuttle all summer long."

"Along the Sea to Sky just outside of Whistler (about 15 minutes by car) you will find Brandywine falls. It is just 5 minutes to get to the falls viewpoint. It is less than one-kilometer walk and is mostly flat!"

"While watching bobsleigh or luge competitions on TV, did you ever wonder how it feels to zip down the narrow ice tube at the speed of a racecar?. Now you can experience it for yourself at the Whistler Sliding Centre, the world’s fastest ice track. When athletes are not using the Centre to prepare for various international competitions, visitors are invited to check out this amazing facility or even experience the high-speed action first-hand."

"James Stewart Sculpture Gallery is a small gallery with a big impact. Its current exhibition of large, life-like, and finely detailed sculptures of individuals the artist and gallery owner James Stewart met during his travels around the world is creating quite a stir in a town more accustomed to paintings of wild animals and spectacular landscapes. After building a career in Hollywood by creating visual effects for movies such as The Chronicles of Narnia and Shrek 2, James decided to give it all up and devote his time to his art and to enjoying the wild adventures of Whistler."

"Outdoor performance facility, community park, large accessible playground and play area, lawn, ice skating rink in winter. Open daily between dawn and dusk with lights in the bowl until 1 AM from April to November. Skateboards, inline skates, smooth tire bikes (BMX, jump)."

"See some of the best stone art in Whistler at Fathom Stone Art Gallery. Each sculpture hand picks stones from the islands of British Columbia, southeast Alaska and the Canadian Rockies, and creates unique treasures for guests to purchase. Stone types include marble, jade, serpentine, limestone and quartz, to name a few."

"The Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre showcases the history and culture of both the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation. Their amazing permanent exhibition, “What We Treasure”, teaches you all you need to know about local historical ceremony, language, regalia and stories, and showcases a variety of baskets, blankets, canoes and carving drums. All these artefacts of ancestral legacy are held in a museum designed as a modern architectural interpretation of the longhouses of the Squamish people and the Istken of our Lil’wat people."

"In a town where the mountains and rivers seem to speak, the Squamish center gives a voice to the fascinating stories of the first settlements in the region. The Squamish and Lil’wat people have lived on this land for a very long time and have influenced the cultural and social landscape of the region. The building of the museum too, has been inspired by their customs and traditions."

"The Squamish and Lil’wat Nations have lived in the Whistler valley since time immemorial. Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre to learn about their history, culture, and art. Guides welcome you with drums and song, then take you on a tour of the exhibits including a hand-carved canoe."

"James Stewart Sculpture Gallery is a small gallery with a big impact. Its current exhibition of large, life-like, and finely detailed sculptures of individuals the artist and gallery owner James Stewart met during his travels around the world is creating quite a stir in a town more accustomed to paintings of wild animals and spectacular landscapes. After building a career in Hollywood by creating visual effects for movies such as The Chronicles of Narnia and Shrek 2, James decided to give it all up and devote his time to his art and to enjoying the wild adventures of Whistler."

"This stylish eatery at the edge of the village is known for an eclectic menu that’s heavy on good old-fashioned comfort food. The kitchen is open from 9:00 am to 1:00 am but to me it’s at breakfast where Stonesedge really begins to shine. You can opt for a traditional breakfast, go for their legendary hangover beatdown or choose from a selection of delicious egg bennys."