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Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or just like to get outdoors, you’ll find lots to do in Whistler, British Columbia’s top outdoor mountain resort. From hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, zip lining, and rock climbing in summer to skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and bobsledding in the winter months, Whistler has it all, just a two-hour drive from Vancouver along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99).
With cabins, yurts, campsites for RVs and tents, and Valley Trail access to town, Riverside Resort is a top option for camping close to the village. To the south, both Whistler Village RV Park & Campground and the provincially managed Cal-cheak Recreation Site have RV sites and tent camping. Backpackers can follow well-marked hiking trails to a number of locations in the nearby mountains, including Garibaldi Lake, Cheakamus Lake, Wedgemount Lake, and Russet Lake. You can reserve some backcountry tent sites through BC Parks. You can also explore different options for camping near Whistler on Hipcamp.
Bears are common in and around Whistler—secure your food and anything else that might attract wildlife.