December 09, 2011 @ 01:25AM

Whistler, British Columbia is a world renowned destination for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes. Surrounded by the Pacific Coast temperate rainforest, the scenery is hard to beat. Activities in Whistler include skiing and snowboarding, hiking, nature tours, river kayaking and rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing and canopy-tours. Ziptrek offers guided zip-line adventures that get you up and into the heart of the temperate rainforest treetops.

Ziptrek zip-lining is designed to be safe and exciting. Professional guides ensure all equipment and gear is up to date, used properly and that you understand it before they push you off to zip-lining excitement. Adventure packages throughout Whistler often include Ziptrek tours, or offers them as add-ons for your excursions.

If you are less adventurous, there are alternate activities in Whistler. Shop the many boutique shops along the resorts sidewalks or scour for local art in Whistler's many art galleries. Learn about the Northwest First Nations people like the Kwakiutl and Tsimsian. Enjoy gourmet meals or regional fast food like deep-dried halibut or salmon with chips.

Winter vacations are chock full of adventure. Whistler-Blackcomb was the site of the alpine events for the Vancouver 2008 Winter Olympics. Ski the slopes, rent ice skates and hit the rink, or take a bobsled tour. There is no lack of options for winter vacations in Whistler. Zip-line tours are available in winter when weather and conditions allow.

If you are traveling to Whistler with a large family or group, adventure packages are available with discounted tours and activities. Be sure to take full advantage of the opportunities offered in Whistler. There is a reason the area was selected to host the Olympics.

If you are interested in legend and lore, be sure to read about the Sasquatch mythology throughout the area as this is the "home country" for the mysterious beast. CHances are higher you will see black or brown bears before you see a Sasquatch, so keep your cameras handy for wildlife sightings. If you drive to Whistler from Vancouver, keep your eyes open for orcas in the water as your make your way up the Sea-to-Sky highway.