For couples · Whistler · Canada
Romantic things to do in Whistler
Ideas for a couples' trip, from small moments to a special day out.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Whistler's romantic side is alpine views, steaming outdoor pools and cosy dinners after a day on the snow or trails. Couples tend to stay in Upper Village.
Key facts
- Romantic ideas
- 5
- Couple-friendly sights
- 3
- Area for couples
- Upper Village
- Best months
- September
Romantic ideas
1.Nordic spa in the forest
An afternoon of hot pools, cold plunges and silence at the Scandinave Spa near Lost Lake.
2.Peak 2 Peak at sunset
In summer, ride the gondola late in the day for golden light over the Coast Mountains.
3.Paddle the River of Golden Dreams
A canoe or kayak trip through wetlands from Alta Lake towards Green Lake.
4.Fireside dinner in the Upper Village
Fine dining in one of the Upper Village hotels after a ski day.
5.Sleigh ride or snowshoe evening
Winter evening tours in the valley's forests end with hot drinks.
Sights couples love
Viewpoint · Whistler Blackcomb
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Wait for a glass-floored cabin (marked silver) if you want to look straight down at Fitzsimmons Creek.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours with time at the top
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Couples
Park · Creekside
Alta Lake and Rainbow Park
Paddle the River of Golden Dreams from Alta Lake towards Green Lake on a guided or self-guided trip.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
Experience · Lost Lake
Scandinave Spa Whistler
Follow the hot–cold–rest cycle three or four times; the cold plunge feels best on a snowy day.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Rainy day
- Nature
Where couples should stay
$$$$ · Best for luxury, families, quiet stays and couples
Upper Village
The Upper Village sits at the foot of Blackcomb, linked to the main village by a short walk along Fitzsimmons Creek. It is home to the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre and Blackcomb's Excalibur and Wizard lifts, with several ski-in, ski-out properties.
- Good
- Ski-in, ski-out options; Calmer evenings; Luxury hotels
- Watch out
- Top-end prices; Fewer restaurants than the main village
- Nearby
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Blackcomb base lifts
Romantic day trips
- Squamish (About 45 minutes by car) — The Sea to Sky Gondola climbs from Squamish to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and trails above Howe Sound.
- Joffre Lakes Provincial Park (About 1 hour by car) — Three glacier-fed lakes of startling turquoise lie below the Matier Glacier, reached by a steep trail of about 5 km each way.
- Garibaldi Lake (About 35 minutes by car, then a 9 km hike) — A long, steady hike climbs about 900 metres through forest to Garibaldi Lake, a vast turquoise lake beneath the Sphinx Glacier, with the volcanic Black Tusk above.
For dinner
Share local specialities such as Poutine, BC wild salmon and Ramen and sushi. Many restaurants close or reduce hours in the quiet spring and autumn shoulder seasons.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Whistler romantic?
Whistler's romantic side is alpine views, steaming outdoor pools and cosy dinners after a day on the snow or trails.
+What is the most romantic thing to do in Whistler?
Nordic spa in the forest: An afternoon of hot pools, cold plunges and silence at the Scandinave Spa near Lost Lake.
+Where should couples stay in Whistler?
Upper Village: Blackcomb's base, with the Fairmont Chateau and ski-in, ski-out hotels.