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AESC Recreational Activities
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| Monday, July 27 | |
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Spouse Book Club No charge for this event |
Gather immediately after the Family Breakfast. Get together with other Club spouses to renew old friendships and make new ones. This year's selection is The Forest Lover by Susan Vreeland Please register for this event so we can get a rough headcount... but there's no charge. |
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Kids Kamp $30 per participant |
This supervised event is for kids of all ages, but primarily younger children. Gather at the family breakfast. We will have a Cultural Ambassador from the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre as our guide for the event. The kids will be treated to stories and crafts making for a fun and educational morning. |
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Kids Valley Trail Bike Excursion Teenager excursion ages 8 and older Depart hotel at 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. $35 per participant |
We'll be heading out from Whistler Village to Lost Lake for a fun and scenic guided bike ride... including a stop for ice cream. Note . . . we'll need the height and weight for each rider to match up bike sizes. |
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Whistler/Blackcomb Summer Happening -- Peak 2 Peak Gondola Suitable for all ages Adults (19-64) - $105 |
 The Peak 2 Peak Gondola in Whistler, British Columbia, is a record-breaking, 4.4-km (2.7-mile) aerial lift connecting Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. It holds the world record for the highest lift above the valley floor (436 meters or 1,427 feet) and features a stunning 11-minute, 360-degree journey over ancient glaciers and coastal rainforests Start your adventure on the Blackcomb Gondola just outside the "back door" of the Fairmont. Once on the mountain, you can also use your ticket to access the nearby Cloudraker Skybridge on Whistler Mountain, a high-altitude suspension bridge offering dramatic views |
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Monday Golf Outing Tee time - 1:00 p.m. |
The Club has booked this "unofficial" round of golf for up to 32 players. Sign up for golf with THIS FORM |
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Tuesday, July 28 |
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Pickle Ball Tournament $35 per player 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
We're competing on the pickle ball court again this year. Gather at the Whistler Racquet Club (just a short hop from the hotel). If you have your own paddle, please plan to bring it. The Club has some sets of paddles to share for those who don't have their own. The registration fee covers the costs of balls, on-court beverages and any necessary paddles. We'll likely take the hotel shuttle bus over to the racquet club, but details will be forthcoming. |
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Zipline Ecotour Afternoon departures, beginning at 12:40 Eagle - Adult (13+) - $130; Child (6-12) $108 |
Fly through the trees and over the valley as you explore this spectacular course! WATCHI THIS VIDEO All of the tours will be in groups of 10 with three departures for each tour. Ziptrek is an outdoor adventure activity and operates in all weather conditions Closed toed footwear is required. All tours include stair climbing and trail walking Eagle Tour -- 5 ZIPLINES, 4 TREETOP BRIDGES, 2.5 - 3 HOURS Minimum age is 6, minimum weight is 75 lbs First departure is at 12:50 p.m. Bear Tour-- 4 ZIPLINES, 4 TREETOP BRIDGES, 2 - 2.5 HOURS Minimum age is 6, minimum weight is 65 lbs, however, we can have up to 2 children per tour under 65 lbs if they go tandem with a guide. First departure is at 1:40 p.m. This is a perfect option for families and first-timers. Sasquatch -- 1 MONSTER ZIPLINE, STELLAR VIEWS, 1.5 HOURS Minimum age is 10, minimum weight is 75 lbs This is not for the faint of heart! Length: +2 kms (7,000 ft); Speeds: Well over 100 kmh (+62 mph); Heights: At times, over 183 m (600 ft) above ground. First departure is at 12:40 p.m. |
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Tuesday Golf Outing Tee time - 1:00 p.m. $185 USD |
Our second "unofficial" round of golf for up to 32 players. Sign up for golf with THIS FORM |
| Wednesday, July 29 | |
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White Water Rafting Green River (class 2 and 3) Family Rafting on the Cheakamus Splash Transportation provided from and to the Fairmong |
Green River -- Take on the glacial Green River, Whistler’s only whitewater rafting experience offering class 2 and class 3 rapids. Suited for anyone aged 10 and older! Located only 15 minutes north of Whistler Village. this is a 2 1/2 hour excursion. NOTE - Minimum age is 10 and minimum weight is 90 lbs.
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| Thursday, July 30 | |
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AESC Annual Golf Outing Tee times: 7:30 a.m. $185
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Mountain Golf at its Finest! This is the "official" Club annual golf outing. Set amidst running creeks, mirrored ponds, and towering Douglas fir, Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course is sculpted by nature itself. Sweeping elevation changes of more than 400 feet create an impressive British Columbia golf experience. A fun course for players of all levels, this Robert Trent Jones, Jr. masterpiece opened in 1993 and offers a par 72, 18-hole Audubon-certified course. Sign up for golf with THIS FORM
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"Not Golf" Event -- River of Golden Dreams - Kayak & Canoe 1st departure 9:00 a.m. Adults (12 and older) - $140
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You can't say you've been to Whistler without paddling the River of Golden Dreams. Hop in a canoe or single kayak and explore the lush, old growth forest and wildflower-lined banks, as well as stunning snow-capped mountain vistas. With epic views around every bend, this is adventure you will tell your friends about! Includes: Transportation from and back to the Fairmont; guide(s), lifejacket, paddle, shuttle back from river end. We have high quality equipment and the best trained guides in Whistler. |
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Other Independent Things To Do in the Area Here are a few additional options if you're looking for something to do in the area around Whistler area. The Club will not be organizing excursions to any of these locations... but feel free to buddy up with other Club members if you wish and enjoy! |
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