Don't let your disability stop you from participating in all that Whistler has to offer.

Visit our Accessible Recreation Guide for people with disabilities below.

You can learn how to Ski, Swim, Kayak and Hand Cycle plus a whole lot more. Take part in various Recreation Activities around Whistler just like everyone else.

Find all the information you need for access from Whistler's Public Parks,Recreation Centre and Adaptive Programs as well as Mountain Access information from Whistler Blackcomb.

Don't forget to visit our Summer Receation and Tour Adventures Guide for the disabled and take part in some Thrill Seekers Adventurers. Plan your Winter Vacation at our Winter Recreation and Tour Adventures Guide. Or visit our Self Guided options below we hope you will enjoy Whistler for the Disabled.

Meadow Park Sports Centre

Has elevator access to the weight room and stretching area, located on the 2nd floor.

The entrance to the Aquatic Centre and Arena is located on the main floor. The lap pool is accessible by a chair lift that will assist you in getting in and out.

The Hockey Arena is limited in seating access but has ramps for wheel chair bound spectators which is almost if not better than the normal seats. CLICK ON AN IMAGE BELOW to see all the great facilities the Recreation Centre has to offer.

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The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Recreation Guide All these Recreation Activities are Self Guided
RMOW Recreation Home	Mobility Restricted	Hard of Hearing	Deaf Friendly	Visually Impaired	Blind	Developmental Disabilities	Season
Indoor Swimming	Chair Lift			Ask For Orientation	Ask For Orientation	With Guide	Year Round
Weight Room				Ask For Orientation	Ask For Orientation	N/A	Year Round
Squash / Racket Ball	N/A			N/A	N/A	N/A	Year Round
Skating	Please Read Below			With Your Own Assistant	N/A	With Your Own Assistant	Year Round
Adult Drop in Hockey	N/A			N/A	N/A	N/A	Year Round
Summer Recreation Activities Whistler Parks and Recreation
Outdoor Swimming	Access Ramp Via Alta Lake			With Your Own Assistant	With Your Own Assistant	With Your Own Assistant	Summer
Outdoor Tennis				N/A	N/A	N/A	Summer
Roller Blading on Valley Trail	N/A			With Your Own Assistant	With Your Own Assistant	N/A	Summer
Walks, Hiking & Jogging	For Hiking Please Contact WASP			With Your Own Assistant	With Your Own Assistant	With Your Own Assistant	Summer
Mountain Biking & Hand Cycling	Hand Cycles Please Contact WASP			Tandem Bike Rentals	Tandem Bike Rentals	N/A	Summer
Winter Recreation Activates Parks & Recreation
Nordic Sit Skiing Nordic Skiing	Contact WASP			With Guide Or Contact WASP	With Guide Or Contact WASP	N/A	Winter
Snow Shoeing	N/A			With Guide Or Contact WASP	With Guide Or Contact WASP	N/A	Winter

Wheelchair's on the Ice Surface are permitted as long as the person in the wheelchair is accompanied by an adult, the tires on the wheelchair are wiped clean prior to entering on to the ice surface. We also encourage the participant in the wheelchair wear a helmet, while on the ice.

Sledge's are welcomed on the ice, at this time we do not have any to rent. Helmets are available at no cost. For more information on Sledge Skating and Hockey please contact Cerebral Palsy Sports Association at CP Sports. For Sledge Hockey bookings please contact Whistler Parks and Recreation.

Skate Rentals are also available at Whistler Recreation Centre at small cost and helmet rentals are free.

Snow Shoeing can be done at many of Whistler Public Parks but you will have to bring your own gear and a Guide to assist you if needed.

Weight & Cardio Room Orientation for the Visual Impaired and Blind should include; an overview of Weight & Cardio Training Area, Machines Available, Changing Rooms and Water Fountain Locations.

Orientation should be available to all upon request along with General Facilities Available such as changing rooms, washrooms and weight room plus Pool and Skating area.

Tandem Bike Rentals are available at AOA Adventures.

Please Note that the Resort Municipality of Whistler does not rent out bikes but can be rented at various locations in Whistler and access is free for all trail systems run by the Resort.

For Hand Cycles rentals please contact Whistler Adaptive Sports Program for more information.

Outdoor Tennis Courts are located at the following locations and are first come first serve basis.

•Meadow Park has 2 courts located behind the Recreation Centre.
•White Gold has 1 court near the Lost Lake Trial Start.
•Tapley's Farm has 2 courts located at the end of Easy Street behind the play ground area.  
•Millar's Pond has 2 courts.
•Emerald Park has 1 court.
•Alpha Lake has 1 court.

For Wheel Chair Tennis Information please visit BC Wheel Chair Sports.

For more information on self guided recreation options and tips for the physically challenged please visit one of the links below.

Act Now BC for the Physically Challenged is a BC Government initiative to promote and support physical activity for the disabled and provides great tips on healthy living for everyone.

Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability promotes inclusion and active living lifestyles of persons with disabilities by facilitating communication and collaboration among organizations, agencies and individuals.

Whistler has some great Public Parks & Trails to enjoy and use at no cost. They are host beautiful views and landscaping.

Parks can be booked for activities, gatherings and weddings.

Rainbow Park has a wheelchair access ramp into Alta Lake. The ramp is located just next to the dock and beach area' it's safe to wheel down as the ramp is built on a concrete platform and contains a railing for those requesting assistance.

In Meadow Park, getting into the River of Golden Dreams is not accessible; however, the cool water offers the opportunity for canoeing or kayaking.

Lost lake is accessible by wheel chair via the parking lot or by local bus which runs daily through the Summer months. It has a great little lake to swim in but does not have a wheel chair access ramp like Rainbow Park.

Spruce Grove is baseball central in Whistler! The park has 3 ball fields with accessible facilities for the disabled and a snack bar which is open during ball games.

The large sized parks are Rainbow Park, Lost Lake Park, and Meadow Park.

Looking for a recreation activity? Like to try a Hand Cycle? They can be rented from Whistler Adaptive Sports Program and Tandem Bike Rental locations are coming soon for the visually impaired and blind to access the trail systems or others with balance difficulties who need to be accompanied by a guide or friend.

If you have your own bike or other adaptive equipment, then head to Meadow Park Sports Centre to access the flat and paved Valley Trail. Free parking is available.

From Meadow Park, you will enjoy the view of both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain, you will enjoy a variety of picnic areas, a water park and a children's outdoor play area. If the weather turns bard, then head inside to Meadow Parks Sports Centre, watch some hockey or use the indoor swimming pools, hot tub & sauna, fitness centre or enjoy a game of squash.

You will also get great views of Whistler Blackcomb from that location as well as picnic area's and a kids outdoor playground! If the weather turns bad then go inside the Recreation Centre and watch some hockey or use the indoor Swimming Pool and Whistler Parks and Recreation Centre.

You can also access Meadow Park via Public Transit; just ask the drive to let you off at the Meadow Park Sports Centre. The Valley Trail starts at the end of the southwest parking lot.

Don't forget to check out our Tour Adventures Recreation Guide for some great thrill seeking adventures

Whistler Adaptive Sports Programs (WASP) Program Information can be found by clicking on the Link to the Left Below
WASP HOME	Mobility Restricted	Hard of Hearing	Deaf Friendly	Visually Impaired	Blind	Developmental Disabilities	Season
SIT SKIING		ASL	ASL		N/A		Winter
SNOW BOARDING		ASL	ASL				Winter
SKIING	N/A	ASL	ASL				Winter
NORDIC		ASL	ASL				Winter
ALPINE SKI RACING		ASL	ASL				Winter
WASP Summer Programs
CANOEING		ASL	ASL				Summer
KAYAKING		ASL	ASL			N/A	Summer
HAND CYCLING		ASL	ASL		N/A	N/A	Summer

Two ASL (American Sign Language Interpreters) Instructors are available for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on all Winter programs. The ASL Instructors can speak up to 12 different Languages for Signing which is pretty amazing.

Please make sure to request an ASL Instructor when making a booking if required.

Individual Program Information can be found in the above guide by clicking on the specific program desired.

For more information on Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP) please contact Chelsey Walker at 604-935-9406 or visit the WASP web site.

Whistler - Blackcomb Mountains

Whistler-Blackcomb Mountains has access for everyone via the Gondola in the Village. Whistler Mountain is the only Gondola to the top of the mountain for wheel chair guests and is almost a year round operation.

PLEASE NOTE, Whistler Mountain Gondola is now closed for Repairs until June 30th.

Whistler Blackcomb are also part of the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP) for those who are a bit more adventurous. They are currently offering Summer Programs in skiing, snowboarding, x-country skiing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and hand-cycling.

WASP helps their disabled guests experience the thrill of outdoor activity that creates a flow of adrenaline and excitement they may not have thought possible.

All the lessons are personally designed for the individual, whatever their ability and will greatly increase confidence, motivation and independence. Safety, enjoyment and learning are our top priorities.

We cannot say enough about WASP it is a great society. For more information contact Chelsey Walker at 604-935-9406 or e-mail at cwalker@whistleradaptive.com or visit the WASP website.

A quick overview of the programs they offer is listed below.