Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

#1 Whistler Blackcomb In Whistler, this is the main event. Hordes of skiers and snowboarders flock to Whistler Blackcomb every year and for good reason – its slopes stretch across more than 8,100 ... Read more » Ben Girardi / Getty Images

#2 Whistler Village Part of what makes Whistler such a popular place to visit is the sense of community – and Whistler Village is where it all comes together. Located at the foot of ... Read more » stockstudioX / Getty Images

#3 Valley Trail If you're interested in exploring your surroundings but don't want to trek to Brandywine Falls Provincial Park, consider visiting the Valley Trail. This paved, pedestrian-only pathway stretches more ... Read more » AlbertPego / Getty Images

#4 Whistler Sliding Centre Situated on Whistler Blackcomb near Whistler Village, the Whistler Sliding Centre is home to the 2010 Winter Olympics' bobsled, luge and skeleton tracks. Entry to this Olympic venue is free ... Read more » Dmytro Aksonov / Getty Images

#5 Lost Lake Park Just northeast of Whistler Village, Lost Lake Park is an ideal spot for those looking for nearby cross-country skiing in the winter or hiking trails and a beach in the ... Read more » stockstudioX / Getty Images

#6 Brandywine Falls Provincial Park Although Whistler is best known for its ski slopes, once the weather warms up, this winter sports haven offers multiple opportunities to get outdoors and explore nature. And one of ... Read more » Basic Elements Photography / Getty Images

#7 Whistler Train Wreck One of Whistler's most unique hiking areas is Whistler Train Wreck. As its name implies, this nearly 3-mile-long trail is best known for its train cars, which were moved to ... Read more » JohnCrux / Getty Images

#8 Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre This cultural center pays tribute to the region's two First Nations native tribes, the Squamish and Lil'wat nations. Through artwork and interactive exhibits, the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural ... Read more » Mike Crane / Tourism Whistler

#9 Alexander Falls Pack a picnic and head to Alexander Falls if you want to admire Mother Nature in all her glory. This 141-foot-tall natural landmark northwest of Whistler (about a 15-mile drive ... Read more » Pgiam / Getty Images

#10 Audain Art Museum For a dose of culture, consider checking out the Audain Art Museum. This art museum, which opened in 2016, features nearly 200 works of British Columbian art, including First Nations ... Read more » A.Davey / Getty Images

#11 Whistler Public Library Fashioned like a wilderness mountain lodge, the Whistler Public Library building fits in perfectly in this ski town. The 12,000-square-foot facility sits between the largest park in Whistler Village ... Read more » Maciek Lulko / Flickr