Fall Operations

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.

[/tt_item type="info" value="Cancellations made before 24 hours from your departure are fully-refundable. Groups of 8 or more must cancel 7 days prior to departure for full-refund. If you have a large group and have questions about changes to your party please email or call us."]UNGUIDED TRIPS[/tt_item]
• GUIDED TRIPS
  Most of our guided trips are just you and your family. Cancellations made more than 7 days prior to departure receive full refunds.
• GROUP GUIDED TRIPS
  Guided reservations cancelled 14 days prior to departure are fully refundable. We understand organizing a large group is difficult. If you have questions regarding changes to your booking please email or call us.

• 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.