10 Reasons the Whistler Sliding Centre Is a Must‑Visit Olympic Attraction

Top 10 Reasons to Visit

1. It is the only track of its kind in Canada
   The venue is the only Canadian sliding track open to the public and it remains a national training and competition hub. 
2. Slide like an Olympian in winter and summer
   Public experiences run in winter for Passenger Bobsleigh and Public Skeleton, and in summer for wheeled bobsleigh, with no prior experience needed.
3. Only place in Canada where the public can try bobsleigh and skeleton
   Passenger Bobsleigh is the only public bobsleigh ride in Canada, and Public Skeleton is the only public skeleton experience in the country.
4. Serious speed for thrill seekers
   Expect up to 125+ km/h in Passenger Bobsleigh, up to 100 km/h in Public Skeleton, and up to 90 km/h in Summer Bobsleigh. 
5. Drive your own bobsled with Discover Bobsleigh
   Learn steering basics in a coached 2.5 hour session, then pilot from Curve 7 through thirteen curves at speeds up to 115 km/h.
6. Free sightseeing with a self-guided interpretive tour
   Walk portions of the track, learn about the history, and check out Thunderbird Corner during posted sightseeing hours. 
7. Your ticket supports a non-profit mission
   The Centre is operated as a non-profit where revenue from public programs helps grow sport and supports sliding athletes. 
8. Real athlete pathways for every level
   The BC Sliding Development Centre offers structured programs across bobsleigh, skeleton, and luge, from introductory sessions to full season training.
9. Family friendly start points and youth luge
   Discover Luge introduces kids to the sport starting as young as 8, with progression options through Learn to Luge and Development programs.
10. Easy to visit and simple to plan
    The venue is just above the village with free guest parking, public transit options, and seasonal gondola access, plus a weekly schedule page to time your visit. Check out, "This week on Track" to stay in the loop.