Vancouver: Whistler Olympic Park Evening Snowshoeing/Skiing

Name: Vancouver: Whistler Olympic Park Evening Snowshoeing/Skiing
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (3 reviews)

5.0 (3 verified reviews)

Cross-country skiers at night on a groomed trail under string lights and snow-laden firs at Whistler Olympic Park

Group of skiers heading up a lit, groomed track between snowy trees on an evening outing

Two snowshoers walking a snowy forest trail at dusk

Guests at a lodge table with bowls of stew, bread and cups of hot chocolate after the trails

Guests strapping on snowshoes under the timber overhang of the day lodge

About This Experience

This evening trip takes you from Vancouver to Whistler Olympic Park, the Callaghan Valley venue that hosted events at the 2010 Winter Olympics, for a few hours on its snow trails. You meet your driver-guide at the Canada Place Welcome Centre and travel in a minibus or van, with at most 14 people, over the Lions Gate Bridge and up the Sea-to-Sky Highway beside Howe Sound, about 1 hour 45 minutes each way.

At the park you have about 2 hours 45 minutes on the trail network. You choose between snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or simply walking around to take in the scene. Park admission, a snowshoe or cross-country ski rental, and a headlamp are all included, and parts of the evening trails are lit with strings of lights. Skiers are given ski boots with the rental, while snowshoers wear their own waterproof shoes.

Dinner is part of the ticket: a stew or soup of the day with bread and a hot chocolate, eaten in the day lodge by the fireplace. The written review comes from a first-timer who tried cross-country skiing with the guide's help, so you do not need previous experience on skis or snowshoes to join. After dinner the group drives back down the highway to Canada Place.

The tour is rated 5.0 from 3 reviews and is guided in English and German. Winter clothing is not provided, so bring warm layers and a hat, and snowshoers need waterproof shoes. Overboots for added waterproofing are available for a small fee. Dates on sale for the 2026/27 season start on 28 December 2026, and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance.

Highlights

Evening on the trails of the 2010 Winter Olympics venue in the Callaghan Valley
Pick snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or a sightseeing walk
About 2 hours 45 minutes at Whistler Olympic Park
Sea-to-Sky Highway drive beside Howe Sound, about 1 h 45 min each way
Small group limited to 14 participants
Guided in English and German

What's Included

✓ Driver-guide for the whole evening
✓ Round-trip transport by mini-coach or van from Canada Place
✓ Admission to Whistler Olympic Park
✓ Rental of snowshoes or a cross-country ski set (boots provided for skiers)
✓ Stew or soup of the day with bread, plus hot chocolate
✓ Use of a headlamp

Not Included

Winter clothing
Overboots for extra waterproofing (available for a small fee)
Gratuities

What to Bring

Warm clothing in layers
A hat
Water
Waterproof shoes (required for snowshoeing)

Good to Know & Caveats

Dates for the 2026/27 season are on sale from 28 December 2026; booking ahead improves your chance of a seat
You spend the evening outdoors in snow, so dress for the Whistler forecast
Waterproof shoes are required for snowshoeing; cross-country skiers are given ski boots
Overboots are available for a small fee
The itinerary goes to Whistler Olympic Park only and lists no stop in Whistler Village
Smoking is not allowed in the vehicle

Not Suitable For

People with mobility impairments

Meeting Point

Meet your guide outside the Canada Place Welcome Centre in downtown Vancouver, by the covered benches; a white minibus or van arrives about 5 minutes before departure. The tour returns there, and there is no hotel pickup.

What Travelers Say

Rated 5.0/5 by 3 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

We had a wonderful evening with Jakob at Whistler Olympic Park. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about Vancouver, and it was so interesting to learn more about the city’s history on our way to the park. We were completely new to cross-country skiing, but had an amazing time trying out a new sport with Jakob’s guidance. We also enjoyed a lovely warm meal before heading back to Vancouver. Highly recommend this tour if you want to try cross-country skiing for the first time!
— Chow, 2026-01

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do you spend at Whistler Olympic Park?

About 2 hours 45 minutes. The drive is about 1 hour 45 minutes each way from Canada Place, and the whole trip takes around 7 hours.

Do I need to know how to ski or snowshoe?

No. You choose between snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and a sightseeing walk, and a reviewer who had never cross-country skied before managed with the guide's help.

Is dinner included?

Yes. A stew or soup of the day with bread and a hot chocolate are included. Other food and drinks are extra.

What should I wear?

Warm layers and a hat, since winter clothing is not provided. Snowshoers need waterproof shoes; overboots are available for a small fee, and skiers are given ski boots.

Does the tour stop in Whistler Village?

No. Whistler Olympic Park is in the Callaghan Valley south of Whistler, and the itinerary goes there and back without a Village stop.

Where does the tour start?

Outside the Canada Place Welcome Centre in Vancouver, by the covered benches, and it finishes there too. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance.