Played golf at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler in mid-July on a perfect sunny day. The golf course…read morewas designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr who is one of the better and more prolific designers out there. The course starts off pretty tough with some serious elevation changes and sharp drop offs (don't go long on hole1...you ball falls into an abyss). Near the end of the front nine the course gets a little more tame and manageable as long as you can avoid the hazards and trees. The greens are good sized and rolled fast and true. I made a few birdies which always makes the round more fun. After the round we enjoyed lunch on the patio just past the 18th green. It was a perfect way to end the round! While this course is one of the nicest I've played in BC, their rates also reflect their pride for the course. Peak season you'll be looking at $250+ and I believe there's better value for my money, thus making this place and one and done for golf. I checked that box and will unlikely play here again. Thanks Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club for the fun and unique experience of playing your course!

This hotel is amazing. We gave it five stars for its amazing service by everyone on staff, its…read morecomfortable clean and beautiful rooms, All restaurants were five star dining. Close to Whistler village and so much more.

Spent a night here and already making plans to go back. Booked through Expedia. Got a River view…read morecabin with full kitchen. Very happy that I did. The interior exceeded my expectations. These cabins are nice. The bed is so comfortable and they even have heated flooring in the bathroom. The cabin we booked came with so many things that you would never get from a hotel (I.e. toaster, cutlery, plates, fridge, etc.) and for pretty much the same price. Honestly, if I had plans to goo hiking in the area or boarding at Whistler, I'd make this my god to accommodation. It's also a 10min drive from Alice Lake. One thing to note, and by no means is this a complaint, but bare in mind that not all of the cabins have a decent river view, but accessing the Cheakamus is only a couple minutes away. You can definitely hear it though and it's actually very relaxing to fall asleep to. Info: - The staff are very friendly - Fergies cafe is located here, which is a huge plus. - The parking spot is conveniently located right in front of your front door, which is very helpful if your unloading a bunch of bags and equipment. - Check out is a breeze. You just drop the key off at a box in front of the office.

We had our wedding here just this past weekend (Sept 21, 2019), and it was perfect!…read moreThe staff was friendly and did what they could when it came to our requests! You can also call them after hours if you need help with anything! It was a bit rainy, but this actually highlighted the colors of the forest! Everything was more vibrant! Around this time is the beginning of autumn, so most trees were green with a few yellow trees! It was perfect! Everywhere you look is a photograph! The campfire was great. We used it every night! The lodge was amazing! We used it for bbq and karaoke (that we brought ourselves)! Fergie's Catering for our wedding was fine dining! The river was beautiful, and made everyone want to explore! The couple's cabin was super cute and cozy! It was difficult to leave as we had the most perfect wedding! Having our families stay in the cabin made the wedding last all night! It was the best experience! Our family loved everything and hopes to come back!

Via trip advisor i booked a elaho squamish rafting tour (8hrs) at wedge rafting. Out of 8 hours,…read moreonly 3 hours are spend in the raft. Rest is for the commute and eating(bbq and snacks). What i liked: - impressive nature - nice, friendly guides, who also share more about nature - overall well run - well stocked lunch What can be improved: - upfront communication with those who book via viator. I had to chase myself to get details - at the start we need to sign a waiver form, which also allowed wedge rafting the right yo make pictures of participants for commercial purposes. According to reception, only if this is signed, are participants allowed to raft. It feels like privacy legislation is less strict in canada... Some tips: - it is cheaper to book when you are whistler than via viator, if you are in europe - some neopreen socks may be nice if you quickly get cold feet (i had taken along mine) -

WOW. So much fun. I've gone rafting a handful of times but this was by far the most amazing…read moreexperience. Came here with a bachelor party and booked the short two hour trip and I'll be back. Just gorgeous. Grade 2-3. 120 CAD. The entire staff from front office to the guides (shout out to Jake) were hilarious and friendly. The operations were on point. Everything was so seamless and easy.

Scam company, during april, they sell a 3 months pass where you get an additional 4th month…read moreincluded. Yet they don't tell you that during the 4th month the pool and gym will be closed. Supposedly this happens every year, yet the earliest email they sent about this closure was ONLY 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE CLOSURE. They offered no immeditae compensation or solution for consumers, unless they went out of your way to call them. They directly lied on the phone saying email notification was given much earlier than 3 days prior, yet refused to provide a date or further information on these supposed notifications... they offered 20% bonus days as compensation for taking away 66% of the services.... They falsely claim that they have no obligation to provide 100% services due to their terms of service, that is not true... this bait and switch is fraud and not permitted in Canada. Please report them to Consumer Protection BC... You cannot offer a monthly service then simply take away 66% of it because your terms say "availability of services may vary"

My whole family loves this place. We come every year while we are in Whistler. It's entertaining…read morefor our whole family--ranging in ages 3 to 70. There's something for everyone and it's also super affordable. Small, but decent fitness center that has everything you need. Great and frequent fitness classes. Awesome swimming pool with hot tub, steam room, kids pool, etc. And an ice skating rink and hockey area. There's also a playground nearby. And squash courts. There's so much to do and everything is so clean and in good shape. And the staff are really nice as well.

Our teenage kids and their friends (15 years old) went here 3x during our one week stay at…read moreWhistler! They have 6 different escape rooms to choose from, with difficulty levels ranging from beginner to advanced. Our kids did the Pirate Ship room (beginner), Yukon Gold room (intermediate/advanced) and Rabbit Hole room (advanced). They had a great time in all of them. There is a 45 minute time limit to escape the room. Price is around $40/person. Rooms accommodate 2-6 people. No phones or cameras allowed in the rooms. Best to make a reservation online.

Coolest escape room ever! Our kids (14 and 16) picked the "Pinball Machine" room after hearing it…read morewas both challenging and fun (plus our family loves pinball + games in general). Let me just say, it did not disappoint! If you're looking for a throwback '80s arcade vibe, colorful and immersive décor, and some seriously creative puzzles...this is the escape room for you. The staff were all amazing. Super friendly and incredibly helpful (which we definitely appreciated, as our family required more than a few clues along the way). The rooms themselves are intense and hands-on...making you think outside the box, while testing your problem-solving skills (and your family dynamics haha). This one definitely requires dexterity and coordination (with many puzzles needing physical interaction and two or more people working together at the same time). We managed to escape with just 4 minutes to spare and felt like champs. Would do it all over again in a heartbeat. A must do in Whistler!

Rude management at the front desk. Pace of play was slow due to a tournament so we called and asked…read moreif there was a possibility for a partial refund. The front desk representative told us to come back and talk to them. Then when we got there they told us that there was no such refund to be had, and that they're sorry we felt we needed to come back in early. Seemed like a poorly handled situation considering we just paid $600+ for 2 people to play, and didn't even get through 14 holes in 3 1/2 hours.

Played Nick North as part of a three round weekend (also including rounds at The Fairmont and Big…read moreSky). We caught the course the day after a huge rainstorm passed through the area, and were on paths only for this round. The range was on mats, and every strike threw buckets of water from the artificial turf up into our faces. It was WET. We ended up spending most of our warmup on the practice green, and that was a good thing, because even in late May, they were rolling fast. The course itself is beautiful. Many, many memorable holes. Fairways are generally wide enough, and the rough was lush without being overly penal. Lots of water in play, but it's manageable if you pick the right spots to miss, and there are very few forced-carry situations. I'd read that the wind can sometimes rip through here, and we certainly experienced that. I am generally in the 260-275 driving category, and on some holes I struggled to poke it out there to 190 with the big stick. Makes for some long par 5's when you are playing into the wind. On the other hand, it also gives you the opportunity to play some fun shots you might not otherwise... stingers, bump and runs, and so on. Overall this is a really fun, fair test. The conditioning, even on a wet weekend, was just awesome, and the facilities are terrific. A definite must-play on a Whistler golf getaway.

During our babymoon to Whistler, we wanted to do some lake activities but thought kayaking would be…read moretoo strenuous for me. So we found Backroads, which offers pedal boating, which was the perfect activity. At $110/hour, it's more expensive than taking a kayak or a canoe (which I believe is $99) and doesn't seem as popular (there were only 2-3 pedal boats). We got there on a Friday at around 10:30 in the morning and it seems the most popular option was the kayak. But pedal boating was perfect for us. First, you go to the kiosk and put down a credit card. Then, you head over to a shed to pick up your life jacket, and depending on which boat you're taking, the crew will let you know the instructions and where to go. We took the boat for about an hour, which was enough time for us to go around the lake with some breaks in between. When you're done, you row back to where you launched, return your life jacket, and go close out the bill. Overall, it was kind of pricey but it was a fun experience being out on Lake Alta. Tip - no parking lot. There's only residential street parking, which wasn't plenty but we were still able to nab a spot at that hour. Bathrooms are actual stalled bathrooms and are pretty clean.

Terrible experience with this agency. They have a monopoly on the lake so can't do much…read more Fundamentally they claim policies and double charge you on your credit card. The staff is untrained and not really engaged in providing instructions. Would avoid them on the next visit.

I have been climbing on/off at the Core for 20~ years. As of 2026, the gym has taken big steps to…read morerefresh itself, making it a fantastic place to train. The boulder cave is frequently updated with new routes and holds, and there are good, securely-affixed mats to land on. They added an autobelay system and an adjustable overhanging wall; there are multiple hangboards, a pegboard and two campus boards. They've fit in as much as possible! And this is all besides the dedicated gym spaces, which include powerlifting, freeweights, a few standard machines + benches, a stretching/pilates room, plus showers, changing stalls, and lots of stretching/band/rolling equipment. 1/ Currently (hopefully changing soon), there is no pass hold for monthly memberships. Right now, at the Core you pay $50 "startup fee" each time to re-start a monthly membership. Others have noted the lack of options for residents/regulars, and apparently this will change in 2026. 2/ As for bouldering, routes are graded tough, and can be a bit sandbagged. I have grown to like this, but some technical variation would be nice in lower grades to teach technique. This is a preference, and so I offer constructive feedback here, as it's about the progression of teaching progression itself in the climbing community. They say the ultrapower style is for an "authentic outdoor experience" but as someone who has been climbing in the S2S all my life, I'd take this with a grain of salt. If you're not already a decent climber, there isn't quite the progression of grades for teaching technique that I find at other gyms. I feel this is where the gym could learn from teaching and training developments in the broader climbing culture. Still--this place will work you hard, which is GOOD. Just take care of your hands, and remember to bring liquid chalk (available at the counter, of note). 3/ The staff are AWESOME, quite understanding, all love climbing, all climb better than me (lol), and if there are queries they cannot handle, the owner--a super well-respected, route-setting OG climber who developed CalChek crag--can be reached via email. Overall I love how the Core has progressed as a climber's training centre in Whistler and look forwards to returning!

On our trip we stopped in and our kids were able to do a one hour guided climb. They had an…read moreabsolute blast. Rhys was very kind with them and they had a really fun time with challenges and games. It was a great and reasonably priced activity to burn energy.