Go on a family bonding session with private family ski lessons in Whistler. Do not worry if you lack prior skiing experience as these lessons are designed to gradually build your confidence. They also create a conducive environment for the family to grow closer together. 

With these private ski classes, you can get the training that matches your exact needs as a family. Each lesson allows up to five members to learn basic skiing skills. You can choose from half or full-day lessons and take the opportunity to explore the wintry mountains while learning to ski as a family.  

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Village 8 Cinema

Family fun in Whistler does not end when the ski lifts stop working. When the sun sets, one of Whistler’s best local night activities is to catch a movie, and stay away from the cold!

Tucked in between the ski shops and art galleries is a Village 8 Cinema where you can watch your favourite blockbuster even when on vacation. Having a hot chocolate in your hand while you snuggle up with your family in the theatre is a delightful way to spend a night in Whistler.

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Get directions to the Cinema from Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside

Get directions to the Cinema from Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre

Carlton Lodge (Check-in location for the tour)

Fly through treetops and over a canyon for an exhilarating experience. In Whistler, ziplining is not just an extreme sporting activity, but a breathtaking one. There is nothing quite like the adrenaline rush you feel after zooming down the picturesque mountains at breakneck speed. 

Different tour options are available for ziplining in Whistler, for kids as young as six. Depending on which tour you are on, you will be taken through a winter wonderland of ancient powder-coated forests. Each tour is slightly different—you may find yourself zipping down five different ziplines, or crossing 2,400 feet with a 30-storey descent. In between each adventure, you can cross treetop suspension bridges and soak in the stunning winter-scape views from sky-high viewing platforms. 

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Get directions to Carlton Lodge from Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside

Get directions to Carlton Lodge from Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre

Cougar Mountain (Activity Location)

If you can walk, you can snowshoe. One of the easiest ways to explore Whistler’s wintry mountains, snowshoeing allows you to traverse the snow-capped wilderness without the fear of careening down the wrong side of a slope! Join a tour to follow trails deep into the forests. Along the way, you will come up close and personal with snow-covered old growth trees, and the occasional curious bird and furry animal.

All you and your family need to do is to bring along a sense of adventure. If you wish to take your time wandering in the white wilderness, consider renting the snowshoes to explore the terrain at leisure. Or you can sign up for a guided tour—expert guides will share insights on just how ancient some of the Whistler Blackcomb trees are while introducing the different wildlife that you may encounter. There are half-day and full-day tours to choose from, depending on how much of Whistler you wish to explore.  

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Get directions to Cougar Mountain from Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside

Get directions to Cougar Mountain from Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre

Audain Art Museum

Whistler is not all about skiing or snowboarding. With an abundance of natural beauty around you, it is easy to feel artistically inspired. Head indoors and get your creative juices flowing at the Audain Art Museum. 

Housed in a beautiful setting, the museum features bright, colourful artworks, including some impressive First Nations masks. Also on display are paintings by celebrated Canadian artists such as Emily Carr and E. J. Huges. This is the ideal place to give the little ones an introduction to the art, culture and heritage of British Columbia.  

Beyond that, you can join the Family Studio Sundays (from 12 to 4pm) at the museum to create something unique and creative as a family. 

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Get directions to the Audain Art Museum from Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside

Get directions to the Audain Art Museum from Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre

In winter, the Whistler mountains are full of snow-covered wonder, with unique places that you can experience with your family. Hidden off the main runs on Whistler and Blackcomb are the Magic Castle and Tree Fort, a snowy play area perfect for the kids to frolic in when taking a break from skiing. 

The Magic Castle is a children’s adventure park on Blackcomb, above the base of the Catskinner chair. It is accessible via Easy Out, while the Tree Fort on Whistler is just off Bear Cub trail, near the Big Red Express. Your little ones can ride down tree slides, walk on bridges and explore the towers. 

The Magic Castle and Tree Fort is almost like the ultimate winter clubhouse for kids and the young at heart. For the adults looking to just relax, pick a spot somewhere, anywhere, to sit—you will be rewarded with sweeping views of a wintry wonderland.

Make your local family staycation a comfortable one with  Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside or Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre. At Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside, located at the base of Gondolas to both mountains, the Bed and Breakfast package lets you enjoy your choice of breakfast delivered each day for every registered guest. 

Over at Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, enjoy 25% off when you stay for four or more nights in a Studio, One Bedroom or Two-Bedroom Suite.  With complimentary breakfast and wireless internet access, you will find the stay convenient and pleasant — the perfect starting point for your winter staycation in Whistler!