Rafting

Whistler River Adventures, Whistler Mountain Village Gondola Base (tel. 888/932-3532 or 604/932-3532; www.whistlerriver.com), offers five different day trips on local rivers, ranging from a placid all-generation paddle to a roaring white-water adventure. Four-hour paddle trips on the Cheakamus River are gentle enough for families (C$89/US$71 adults, C$69/US$55 youths 13-16, and C$44/US$35 children 5-12), while the 6-hour Squamish River white-water trip is for thrill seekers (C$109/US$87 adults, C$99/US$79 youths 13-16). All trips include equipment and ground transport. The 6-hour trip includes a salmon barbecue lunch.