Heartland will book and pay for one excursion for the employee plus one primary guest. If you would like to book excursions for your additional guest(s), please indicate the selection in your additional guest registration. The fee for the additional excursion will be in addition to the additional guest fees and will be based on the actual price of the excursion. See additional guest fees for more information. 

Once your registration is completed, the events team will contact you with your excursion confirmation day and time. The excursions will be assigned based on a first come, first serve basis. We are providing the excursion confirmation early this year so that you have time to fully book/plan the remaining days of your trip. 

Please note – once your excursion has been booked, we are unable to change the date and or excursion due to our limited availability and the staffing issues Canada is currently experiencing with excursions and vendors.

If you would like to book additional excursions, you may do so on your own online or onsite at the hotel. You will be responsible for arranging transportation to and from the excursion. 

Backcountry Fly Fishing

Closely guarded secrets, Whistler’s hidden alpine lakes and mountain rivers are only accessible with the guidance of a local expert. Nestled between snow-capped peaks, the waters teem with life. Accompanied by professional guides, guests will enjoy a personalized fishing experience in search of Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Steelhead Salmon.

Please Note: Maximum participant weight is 300 lbs. All trips are catch and release.
Duration: 5.0 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate

Bobsleigh – Rolling Thunder

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure, the public bobsleigh program at the Whistler Sliding Centre is now a year-round experience. Guests will join a trained pilot and board a bobsleigh equipped with wheels. The “Rolling Thunder” team will reach speeds of up to 80km/hr through 10 corners, including the famous Thunderbird Corner. A mandatory safety orientation includes a brief history of the Whistler Sliding Centre as a 2010 Olympic Winter Games venue.

Please Note: Guests need to have the physical dexterity to be able to strongly grip the sides of the bobsleigh and get in/out.

Minimum weight/height: 85lbs/4’6”
Maximum weight/height: 285lbs/6’5”

Guests will be weighed and have their height measured at check-in. 

Not recommended for guests who are pregnant, suffer from a heart condition or any chronic, recent or previous severe neck or back injuries or if they are impaired by medication(s). This is due to the pressure (G-Forces) put on the body during the ride.  

Guests must have government ID to check in.
Duration: approx 2.0 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy to Medium

Canoe Tour in Alta Lake

Guests will experience the serenity of paddling one of Whistler’s most stunning lakes. Beginning at Wayside Park, a little known local favourite, guests will cross Alta Lake, where the awe-inspiring mountains and thick tree-line shimmer in its glass-smooth surface. This gentle guided paddle is perfect for all ability levels, and requires no previous experience.

Please Note: Kayaking available as an alternative
Duration: 2.5 hours
(1.5 hour canoe tour)
Level of difficulty: Easy

Hiking:
Waterfall Explorer

Guests will learn about the vast array of wildlife that calls the Coastal Rainforest home. As the sun slants through a canopy of mammoth Douglas firs, it illuminates moss-laden floors and roaring glacier-fed streams, the perfect habitat for bears, deer and cougars.

Duration: 4.0 hours (2.5-3.0 hour hike)
Level of difficulty: Moderate

Jeep 4×4 Adventure: Blackcomb Mountain

This Jeep Safari is tailored to the benefit of each group, based on the changing mountain landscape and local wildlife patterns. Guests will ascend from Whistler Valley, past glacier-fed rivers en route to snow-capped Horstman Glacier. A professional driver will navigate Backcomb’s winding trail system, allowing guests to sit back and enjoy spectacular views of the Village and Coast Mountain Range.

Duration: 2.0 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate

Mountain Sightseeing Pass with Peak to Peak

Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains offer a combination of closed gondolas and open chairlifts to ride to the highest peaks and a chance to experience magnificent views of untouched alpine environments. The two mountains are united by a gondola; aptly named the Peak2Peak that sets world records for length and height. The highest point above the ground is 436m/ 1427feet. Sightseers will be treated to stunning vistas of the valley and Fitzsimmons Creek and the beautiful alpine landscape of Garibaldi.

Please Note: This is an at leisure excursion. Guests will receive a full day pass to go at anytime on the day assigned. The lifts are within walking distance of the hotel. 
Duration: At leisure
Level of difficulty: Easy to difficult (moderate to difficult if summer hiking)

River Rafting

It’s difficult to match the undeniable thrill of a river rafting adventure. Guests will benefit from the direction of an experienced guide as they paddle over exhilarating rapids, rushing past snow-capped peaks and the glaciers of the Coast Mountain range.

Please Note: Participants to bring a towel and wear swimsuit. Non-swimmers are welcome. 
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate (this is a full participation activity) this is NOT a float tour

RZR Backcountry Tour

On this rugged backcountry adventure, guests will fire up the engine of a Polaris 2 seat R2Z for an unforgettable guided off-road exploration. 

Please Note: All drivers must have a valid driver’s license.
Duration: 2.0 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate

Scandinave Spa Experience

Situated just north of Whistler Village, B.C., engulfed in a spruce and cedar forest on the edge of Lost Lake and Spruce Grove parks, this unique spa overlooks incredible mountain vistas and valleys. Guests will feel invigorated and cleansed in their bodies and minds. In addition to the hot baths and refreshing waterfalls, melt away any stresses with a relaxing massage, and breathe in the refreshing mountain air.

Please Note: This spa is a quiet spa and silence is required at all times – no cell phones or talking allowed. Minimum 19 years to participate.
Duration: 4.0 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy

ZipTrek Ecotours Adventure

Guests will experience the exhilaration of flying as they glide across a network of ziplines suspended high above Fitzsimmons Creek, dividing Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Ziptrek offers a winning combination of highwire adventure and ecological exploration. This incredible journey allows guests to ride on a series of zipline cables, ranging between 200’-2000’ in length, joined together by suspension bridges, aerial stairways and ground-based trails.

Please Note: Maximum participant weight 275 lbs.
Duration: 3.0 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate (full mobility required)

Pedal Venture Scenic Valley Bike Tour

Guests will explore rugged trails, ancient forests, lakeside pathways and golf course greens under the direction of an experienced guide.

Please Note: Some biking experience required.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate

Craft Brewery Tour

Explore Whistler’s beauty and experience some of the local craft breweries! While the Pacific Northwest has always had a large brewery industry, there has been a switch recently to a new phenomenon – small, independent craft breweries, putting out what is undeniably some of the best product in the world. Whistler’s Craft Breweries have been a focal point because of the new flavours they bring to craft beer. Join us in discovering what everyone is raving about.

Please Note: Minimum 19 years old to participate / activity is available in the afternoon
Duration: 3.5 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy