Whistler's Peaks and Glaciers
This collection spans the Fitzsimmons and Spearhead Ranges, highlighting the geological diversity of the Coast Mountains. It features the 'Musical Bumps'—Piccolo, Flute, and Oboe summits—alongside the high-altitude terrain of Blackcomb and Horstman Glaciers. From the 70-meter drop of Brandywine Falls to the panoramic views of Green Lake, these sites represent the region's glacial history and alpine topography, including technical peaks like The Spearhead and the expansive backcountry of Mount Sproatt.
A Brandywine falls
A 70-meter waterfall cascading over volcanic basalt columns into a deep canyon.
B Whistler Mountain
Whistler Mountain is a mountain in the Fitzsimmons Range of the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains, located on the northwestern edge of…
C Blackcomb Peak
A 2,436-meter peak in the Spearhead Range, forming the highest point of the Blackcomb ski area.
Green Lake Lookout
Roadside observation point offering views of the turquoise, glacier-fed waters of Green Lake.
Blackcomb Glacier
A massive glacial area within Blackcomb Glacier Provincial Park, frequently used for backcountry skiing.
Horstman Glacier
High-elevation glacier on Blackcomb Mountain used for summer ski camps and year-round training.
Whistler Glacier
A small glacial formation located on the northern slopes of Whistler Mountain.
Piccolo Summit
2,039-meter summit located along the Musical Bumps trail system.
Flute Summit
2,015-meter peak that forms part of the Musical Bumps hiking route between Whistler and Cheakamus Lake.
Oboe Summit
1,935-meter summit at the eastern end of the Musical Bumps trail.
The Spearhead
A prominent 2,457-meter peak that anchors the Spearhead Range.
Mount Sproatt
1,834-meter summit west of Whistler Valley, featuring extensive hiking and mountain bike trail networks.
Wildlife viewing platform
Elevated observation deck designed for spotting local fauna, including hoary marmots and black bears.
Tonic Peak
1,901-meter peak situated in the alpine region of the Sproatt mountain range.
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