visit to vancouver whistler in jan
 

hi friends
we are 5 adults who are travelling to vancouver and whistler just after new years..spending 3 nights in each place..can someone advise what are the fun outdoor and indoor activities that we can do? what sightseeing is a must? and how cold will it be, in terms of clothing required. thanks

Vancouver in January is either going to be sunny or raining, temperatures probably a fair bit above freezing (average somewhere between 2ºC and 10ºC). Whistler is going to be colder, temperatures below zero, and probably snowy.

The main activity in Whistler in the winter is skiing/snowboarding on Whistler/Blackcomb, otherwise there's snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dog sledding etc - your basic plethora of winter ski resort-type stuff. Indoors, not as much - lots of shopping, bars, restaurants.

There's a ton of things to do in Vancouver, although a lot of the outdoor activities depend on the weather. What kind of things are you looking to do?

Too bad you weren't in Vancouver for the 1st of January. You could all bring your bathing suits and take in the polar bear swim at English Bay.

The Toronto "Globe and Mail" reported yesterday that Vancouver had close to 550mm(22 inches) of rain in November and that there was 13.6 FEET of snow in Whistler. Have a nice 6 days!

November is typically the worst month from weather in Vancouver. Last year we had 28 straight days of rain and managed to tie the record for the feat. Unfortunately, we did not break the record, however after one dry day it began to rain again. Snow at this time of year in the city is not normal. Usually we get one day of the white stuff and it's melted the next.

hi bikerscott, thanks for your valuable inputs.
in whistler, from what i have understood...apart from snow activities, we don't think there is much we can do..besides go clubbing at night. can u suggest the type of clothing that is best for whistler? i have never been in that much of snow..

as for vancouver..anything outdoors that is interesting as a fun activity or group activities would be great..any suggestions? what scenic tours are a must? awaiting your reply.thanks

hey escapades,

Ziplining in Whistler is a great alternative to snow activities, but you should definitely try dog sledding on Blackcomb Mountain for a unique adventure.

This site has some great information you can use while planning your itinerary for Whistler and Vancouver:
http://www.fanwithaplan.com/destinat...ler/index.html

Enjoy!

Hi Escapades

Sorry for the delay - just noticed your response to my post...

There's quite a bit of out-door activity around Vancouver, although most of it is fairly weather-dependent, which can be a bit iffy in January.

You might want to look at Stanely Park (although quite a bit is still closed after the big wind storm we had a few weeks ago), the Capilano or Lynn Canyon suspension bridges (the Capilano may be closed as a giant tree fell on it), skating/skiing up at one of the local mountains (Grouse, Cypress, Seymour), I like the beaches on the North Shore (Ambleside etc).
If you search for Judy from Calgary's posts, she's made some great suggestions for activities in Vancouver as well.