6 Day Winter Adventures in Vancouver and Whistler (Self-Drive)

Discover Vancouver’s most popular city highlights on this fully guided excursion. The tour will take you through charming Stanley Park to a totem pole display, as well as to Prospect Point - an art community on Granville Island. There will also be the opportunity to explore many of Vancouver’s lively neighbourhoods, including Gastown, Chinatown, the Vancouver Harbour and the Sandy beaches of English Bay. Once the tour is over, head over to the 140-meter-long Capilano Suspension Bridge, located in North Vancouver to sway on this impressive bridge in the middle of a lush green forest.

Pick up your rental car and drive north to Whistler enjoying the breathtaking scenery as you travel along the famous Sea to Sky Highway. Whistler and Vancouver were hosts of the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games. You will drive alongside scenic Howe Sound and the Cheakamus Canyon and past the snow-capped peaks of the Tantalus Mountains, before arriving in Whistler Village.Just two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler offers natural beauty and a unique mountain lifestyle like nowhere else. Visit any season of the year and you'll be welcomed like family, swept up by the unique energy in the village and have opportunities to go on adventures that inspire and challenge you "“ or simply relax and soak up the stunning scenery. However you decide to spend your time in Whistler, when you find yourself in the mountains, breathing in the wild air, you will realize there is as much to be discovered inside of you, as outside.

The pedestrian-only Whistler Village offers fine dining, vibrant nightlife and outdoor adventure. This afternoon strap on your snowshoes for an introductory snowshoe trip through the snow-covered forests of British Columbia. We also recommend that you experience the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola for a journey to the top of Whistler Mountain and then between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.

This morning experience something different with our snowmobile ride tour for families and first-timers as we follow mountain trails and enjoy a mix of easy riding and spectacular winter scenery. We will introduce you to the sport of snowmobiling in a safe and exciting environment as you journey through the pristine Callaghan Valley to the historic NorthAir Goldmine site for a fabulous introduction to the backcountry. Follow wide, winding trails at a comfortable pace for beginners. Experience the perfect mix of easy riding and spectacular scenery. Afternoon, there is an optional dog sledding tour with a powerful dog team lead you deep into old-growth forests. Stop for a warm-up at a trapper's cabin on Totem Pole Lake and learn about the history of Canadian fur trappers. Join your musher in harnessing and staging the dogs, learn the commands and feel the thrill of driving your own team. The evening is free to explore Whistler, a mountain village with a very alpine feel.

Drive back in Vancouver, return your rental car before continuing with your onward travels.OPTION: Extend your stay in Vancouver city or Whistler and experience the diverse attractions of some of North America's top ski and winter attractions."ƒ