Whistler Travel Guide

Summer Activity Guide

Originally Posted: 2026-06-05
Most Recent Update: 2026-06-05
Lodging Ovations

Whistler Summer Recreation

When summer comes to Whistler and the days grow longer, the town starts to feel like the world’s best summer camp. The crowds are smaller, the locals are rested, and the sun streams down on the patios.

Whistler Creekside is a particularly great location for a Whistler summer. It just happens to have some of the best amenities – namely, Alpha Lake, Nita Lake, and Alta Lake, along with the surrounding parks.

From alpine hiking and mountain biking to lakeside paddling and open-air dining, summer in Whistler is full of possibilities.

With the Creekside Gondola steps away, you’ll have easy access to trails, alpine vistas, and the world-renowned Whistler Mountain Bike Park.

Whistler Summer Fun Comes in All Strengths

From the relaxed to the extreme, Whistler’s summer activities offer something for all skill and thrill levels, whether that’s 160-foot fall with Whistler Bungee or a round of 18-hole mini golf at Riverside Campground.

A rental mountain bike can mean a day of leisurely pedalling along The Valley Trail or taking the biggest jumps at Whistler Mountain Bike Park. The choice is yours.

Enjoy a Lake Day at Alpha Lake Park

Alpha Lake Park is just an 8-minute walk from Lodging Ovations, which features a grassy field, picnic tables, a beach area, a swim dock, a children’s playground, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, as well as a dog-friendly area.

Summer fun isn’t restricted to just the waterways in Whistler; hiking, golfing and mountain biking are as much about summer as swimming, fishing, and boating are.

Whistler Olympic Park is More than Nordic Sport

With 57 kilometres of trails and the most pristine environment accessible to the average traveller, Whistler Olympic Park is not to be missed.

Nestled in the Callaghan Valley, the turn off to Whistler Olympic Park is located 9 kilometres south of Whistler Village. Be sure to experience the amazing hiking in this superb and scenic location.

Your Next Mountain Biking Adventure Starts in Creekside

In the winter, Whistler is renowned worldwide as one of the premier destinations for skiing and snowboarding. But during the summer, it’s known for another sport: mountain biking.

Whistler has grown to be one of the world’s premier mountain biking centres.