Passenger Bobsleigh

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Bobsleigh in track at Whistler Sliding Centre
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Everyone can slide like an Olympian! Settle into a 4-person bobsleigh, and let our trained pilot steer you down to reach 125+ km/hr!

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Public Skeleton

Public Skeleton Experience Whistler Sliding Centre
Skeleton Sport Program

Launch yourself head-first down the track on your own sled and experience an adrenaline rush like no other!

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Learn to Slide - Sport Programs

Luge Youth Program
Beginner Bobsleigh instruction Whistler Sliding Centre

Programs for all skill levels in bobsleigh, skeleton and luge, from introductory sessions to full-season training

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Olympic Sightseeing

Olympic Sightseeing at the Whistler Sliding Centre

The world’s fastest track, now an Olympic legacy. Check out our self-guided interpretive tour for free!

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Summer Bobsleigh

Summer bobsleigh at the Whistler Sliding Centre
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Tick bobsleigh off your bucket list... in the summer! Youth (12-18) slide free with a paying adult. 

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Welcome to the Whistler Sliding Centre!

Located above Whistler Village on the side of Blackcomb Mountain, the Whistler Sliding Centre is a world-class bobsleigh, skeleton and luge facility.

Today, winter visitors can tick passenger bobsleigh or public skeleton off their bucket lists in the public sessions. The venue is also home to the BC Sliding Development Centre, which offers programming for all skill levels in bobsleigh, skeleton and luge. It is a National Training Centre and training venue for athletes from all over the world. The venue hosts races for the elite of sliding athletes, highlight of the 2019/20 season will be the Viessmann Luge World Cup (December 2019). In summer, guests can participate in bobsleigh rides on wheels. Year-round, Olympic Sightseeing is available free of charge through a self-guided interpretive tour.

The Whistler Sliding Centre is a non-profit organization, and all proceeds from public programs go directly towards growing sport and supporting bobsleigh, skeleton and luge athletes!

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Hours of Operation

Regular winter operations have begun! We are open with daily sliding from October 7, 2019 to March 29, 2020. Spectators can access the public areas free of charge (except special events) during sliding/operating hours  for sightseeing and to watch sliding. Site access is not permitted outside these hours and on stat holidays.

For any questions, please contact Guest Services (phone 604-964-0040 or email).

Public Rides

Daily from December 20 to March 29, 2019.

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"Learn to Slide" Sport Programs

Early November 2019 until late March 2020.

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Summer Summer Bobsleigh will be available again in 2020 (late June to early September).

Things to Do at Whistler Sliding Centre

Your gateway to the sliding sports! Tick passenger bobsleigh or skeleton off your bucket list in our public programs, sign up for one of our introductory luge, bobsleigh or skeleton sport sessions, or enroll in our bobsleigh and skeleton pilot schools or seasonal sliding programs!

Public Passenger Bobsleigh Experience Whistler Sliding Centre

Passenger Bobsleigh

Tick bobsleigh off your bucket list - no experience required! Hop into a 4-person bobsled -steered by a trained pilot- and ride down the world’s fastest track, through 10 twists and turns at speeds of 125+ km/hr! Select early season dates in fall, and daily from Dec 20, 2019 to Mar 29, 2020.

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Public Skeleton at Whistler Sliding Centre

Public Skeleton

Launch yourself head-first down the world’s fastest ice track and slide like an Olympian! No experience required. Participants take off from the Maple Leaf starting point, passing through six corners and clocking speeds up to 100 km/hr. Public Skeleton will be available again in December 2019 (until March 2020).

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Luge Youth Program

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This one-session sport program enables children and youth (ages 8+) to get a taste of the Olympic winter sport of luge by sliding down the track on their own sled! Available in the winter season.

Venue: Whistler Sliding Centre

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Skeleton instruction at Whistler Sliding Centre

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This one-session sport program enables participants (14+ years) to get a taste of the Olympic winter sport of skeleton by sliding down the track on their own sled! Available in the winter season.

Venue: Whistler Sliding Centre

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Bobsleigh Sport Program

Discover Bobsleigh

This one-session sport program enables participants (16+ years) to get a taste of the Olympic winter sport of bobsleigh by piloting their own sled! Available in the winter season.

Venue: Whistler Sliding Centre

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Public Skeleton at Whistler Sliding Centre

3-Day Skeleton School

Youth and adults (14+) that want to acquire the in-depth skills needed to race on a skeleton sled can enroll in one of these three-day programs which combine classroom with on-ice sessions. Available in the winter season.

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Young luge athlete in track, Whistler Sliding Centre

Seasonal Novice Luge Program

Children and youth (ages 8+) that want to pick up luge as a weekly activity can sign up for the Seasonal Novice Luge Program (November to March). Participants can train one to three times per week. Consistent coaching support ensures progression and skill development. Available in the winter season.

Venue: Whistler Sliding Centre

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Summer bobsleigh at the Whistler Sliding Centre

Summer Bobsleigh

Tick bobsleigh off your bucket list... in the summer! All it takes is a bobsleigh equipped with wheels, a trained pilot and up to four enthusiastic passengers. Youth 12-18 years slide FREE! Summer Bobsleigh will be available again from late June to early September 2020.

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Book by November 15 and save 20%!

Winter Early Booking Offer

Plan ahead and save! Book your passenger bobsleigh or public skeleton ride for this winter with us by November 15, 2019, and receive a 20% discount. Applicable for rides between December 20, 2019 and March 29, 2020.

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Youth Luge Program
Sport programs will start in November 2019!

Want to learn how to slide?

The BC Sliding Development Centre offers programs for ages 8 and up, for all skill levels in bobsleigh, skeleton and luge, from introductory sessions for beginners to full-season training programs. Qualified and passionate coaches look after everyone, from first-timers to experienced athletes!

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Upcoming Events at Whistler Sliding Centre

Find races and special programs below!
To check out our weekly sliding schedule "This Week on Track", click here.

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