You are coming to play in the mountains. A part of why Whistler is so beautiful is the weather changes. We often get the odd cloud sometimes a sprinkle. Typical summer attire is shorts and a tee shirt with a small day pack containing a jumper and or light sweater. Trips go rain or shine. Yes, we have rain ponchos for you if needed. Click here is you need more assistance on what to bring.

• UNGUIDED TRIPS
  Cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to departure will receive full refunds.
• GUIDED TRIPS
  Most of our guided trips are just you and your family. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to departure will incur a $60 fee as we still must pay the guide.
• GROUP CANCELLATION FEE
  If not stated otherwise in your agreement cancellations made more than 14 days prior will incur no cancellation fee.

• MID APRIL TO MAY LONG WEEKEND
  We are open by request as some years the snow and ice from winter has not melted on the lake yet. Best to call to confirm we are open 604-932-3111
• MAY LONG WEEKEND TO MID JUNE
  Open 9am - 5pm on weekends only.
• MID JUNE TO LABOUR DAY
  Open 9am-5pm every day all summer
• END OF SEPTEMBER TO THANKSGIVING
  Open weekends 9am - 5pm. Will open mid week weather dependant

Your canoe or kayak adventure begins at the Lakeside Park Watersports Centre on beautiful Alta Lake. Take advantage of Backroads’ parking right beside the park. Once there, you’ll be fitted with lifejackets and paddles. Orientation sessions are required for all guests, prior to their departure. In addition to the Watersports Centre, Lakeside Park offers barbecue stands, children’s play areas and public washrooms, plus docks for swimming and sunbathing.

You may want to bring a light snack, although our concession stand does sell ice cream, novelties and other snacks. It’s also a good idea to bring a warm sweater or light jacket, as mountain weather changes quickly. Backroads Whistler operates rain or shine and provides rain ponchos if the weather turns. Don’t forget to bring your camera, so you have lots of pictures from your canoe or kayak adventure.

Although orientation sessions are available, it is recommended that guests wanting to take self-guided or solo tours should be competent paddlers.