Summer sails into September in Whistler
Labour Day weekend is the perfect time to enjoy Whistler—taking in a weekend of fresh air and fun, while making memories to last a lifetime. If you’re happiest with an energy-charged getaway, take the fifty-metre plunge at Whistler Bungee, shoot whitewater rapids on a Green River rafting adventure or glide over two thousand metres down a zip-line sixty stories above the forest floor. The sun is shining, the air is cooler and Whistler’s three world-class golf courses are calling. Nicklaus North is set along the emerald waters of Green Lake, the Whistler Golf Club is conveniently located near the village centre, and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler course boasts spectacular scenery from its Upper Village view. Drive north of Whistler for your chance to play at Big Sky Golf Club at the base of majestic Mount Currie. Labour Day is the last weekend for the mountaintop summer feast on Whistler Mountain and a great opportunity to clamber along an assortment of alpine trails. This is also your last long weekend to enjoy the wildflowers and summer scenery from the Whistler PEAK 2 PEAK gondola. Cyclists can take one more run down the mountain, tearup the Whistler Bike Park, or just take a pleasant ride along the Valley Trail. Slow the pace down with a visit to the Whistler museum for interactive displays, kids’ activities and the story of how Whistler grew from the dreams of a handful of early pioneers. Kids will love the puppet show at the Whistler Library. Don’t miss the free evening concerts in Whistler Olympic Plaza. Take a self-guided Artwalk tour of local artworks or a journey through the art of coastal British Columbia at the Audain Art Museum. Explore the shops on the Village Stroll pedestrian walkway and then stop for lunch on a sun-baked patio, or, for a special treat, indulge yourself and celebrate summer at one of Whistler’s many spas. You can learn more about all of these and more great things to do on Labour Day weekend at whistler.com. Check it out and have a great long weekend in Whistler.