Holidays are not always about lying back on a sun lounger, sometimes it can be much more fun to set off on a thrilling adventure through a wild terrain. If you’re looking for an exciting stop along the Rocky Mountaineer train route, look no further — Whistler is an ideal destination for the active traveller, offering a range of different activities such as mountain biking and cruising on a gondola. This article shares some of the exciting options you can choose from.
Golfing
What better way to kick-start your enthralling holiday than by playing golf on celebrity-designed courses? These Pacific Northwest fairways are set amid a serenely green landscape of lush conifers and picturesque lakes with the stately mountains in the backdrop. Whistler Golf Club and the Nicklaus North Golf Course are amongst the most famous. Remember to make a reservation in advance as these spots can get quite popular with visitors and you don’t want to be disappointed.
Walking or Hiking
While you must have had a glimpse of the area’s stunning natural beauty through the windows of the Rocky Mountaineer train, this is your opportunity to experience it firsthand. Either choose a simpler trail around the Lost Lake, or, if you’re feeling more courageous, some of the more intense routes climbing upwards the mountains,= which also adjoin the Garibaldi Provincial Park.
Visiting the Lost Lake
This is a perfect spot for any weather. During the summer it’s ideal for mountain biking and watching beautiful birds, while in the winter it turns into a snowshoeing or skiing haven. You can simply sit by the lakeshore, or set off on one of the many walking trails that snake into the forests that are filled with the wildlife of British Columbia.
Mountain Biking
I would recommend visiting the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, where you can ride alongside many other bike enthusiasts. Instead of climbing all the way up the mountain yourself, you can save your energy by taking the chairlift to the park instead – that’s what most of the bikers do.
Riding the Gondola
The Peak 2 Peak Gondola is the perfect way to enjoy an elevated ride between the two mountains. The route covers a picturesque 4.4 kilometres in around eleven minutes. On a clear day you can savour the view of snow-capped mountains, alpine lakes and dense forests as you move along. Keep an eye out for the stunning Fitzsimmons Creek during the transit.
Quite evidently the best way to get to Whistler is by hopping aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train. Besides helping you avoid the hassle of a budget airline’s stringent luggage restrictions, it’s also a relaxed way to travel to the destination, with the picturesque views helping you relax and restore your energy for the thrilling activities ahead. This definitely makes for a unique holiday with both relaxation during the train ride and active adventures during your stopover at Whistler, creating memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
John Dixon is the Managing Director of Prestige Holidays, and has been working alongside his advisors for 30 years to craft luxury getaways in various resorts across the globe. Culture-fuelled escorted tours and unique experiences such as the Rocky Mountaineer train never fail to entice new clients, and John’s love for the finer things in life is echoed in the high standard of each holiday.
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