Vallea Lumina in Whistler

Vallea Lumina is an attraction with lights and illuminations in the forest near Whistler. It’s located a couple of hours north of Vancouver.

Operating over the Christmas Season as well as in the spring, summer and fall, it’s a magical place.

This article contains the following information about Vallea Lumina:

Vallea Lumina in Whistler

The Adventure Group (TAG) is the company behind this cool light walk attraction called Vallea Lumina. TAG also offers ziplining, all-terrain vehicle tours, white-water rafting and ropes course adventures.

About the Vallea Lumina Light Walk

Vallea Lumina is located on Cougar Mountain just past Whistler. The experience is a collaboration between TAG and Moment Factory, a Canadian production studio.

The night walk is held throughout the whole year, with differences in theme during the winter compared to the warmer seasons. Vallea Lumina is an all-encompassing multimedia show that has all sorts of lights, projections and special effects. It turns the woods into quite a magical place!

The whole experience takes place on trails that wind through the Whistler forest. The beginning is at TAG’s Basecamp which is only a 10- to 15-minute drive from Whistler Village.

Vallea Lumina in Spring, Summer and Fall

The summer show usually takes place from June to October. The 2025 edition opened on May 10th and it runs until October 4th.

Because the sun sets at different times over the course of the summer, the time that Vallea Lumina starts changes too. At the peak of the summer the first show usually begins at around 10:00 pm. By early fall the experience begins at around 8:00 pm or even sooner. In 2025 tickets for everyone ages 6 and above start at about $46 each.

The summer show has a couple of steep staircases. Because of that, if you have mobility issues, we suggest you don’t visit the Vallea Lumina. If you don’t mind climbing a few stairs, and hiking up and down some fairly easy slopes, however, then we highly recommend the experience! Strollers are also not allowed on the trails.

For most people, the experience isn’t too strenuous. The total distance for the summer show is around 1.5 km (and in the winter it’s around 1 km).

Vallea Lumina Tenting Scene — A Backcountry Theme in Summer

Vallea Lumina in Winter

The Vallea Lumina winter show opens for the season on October 5th in 2025. The experience will likely be available until around April of 2026.

There isn’t an exact time length for the experience as you can walk at your own pace. The winter show, though, usually takes around one hour. Tickets start at about $55 for everyone ages 6 and above. Children ages 5 years and younger enter for free.

As Vallea Lumina is entirely outdoors, make sure to bundle up! Except for during dangerous storms or other extreme circumstances, the event doesn’t get cancelled. As a result, if it rains on your scheduled day don’t expect to get a refund. Umbrellas are not allowed since they can block other peoples’ view of the lights, so bring a rain jacket!

Vallea Lumina Winter (by Moment Factory) — Vallea Lumina in Winter

Vallea Lumina Video

Below is a video with scenes of Vallea Lumina in the summer. As you’ll see, it’s very dark in places and the illuminations are really cool.

The video begins near the entrance by the parking lot. It then passes by the Superfly Ziplines starting platform, which is lit up but not operational at night. After that you’ll see the Basecamp with a campfire area and a few buildings including the snack bar.

There are quite a few stairs you have to climb, as the video shows. The path goes up and down the hill with signage along the way. There are scenes that follow a storyline, magical illuminations, and flashing lights in places.

The adventure ends at a second campfire area. The entire experience is magical, fun and most enjoyable.

(Note: To see a video of the attraction in winter see the article about Vallea Lumina on the WhatToDoInWhistler.ca website.)

Other Attractions at The Adventure Group

TAG is a great organization if you’re looking for fun outdoor activities in Whistler. Along with Vallea Lumina, ziplines and bungee jumping provide year-round fun.

In the summer specifically, TAG also offers ropes courses, white-water rafting and RZR motor tours, among other things. Designated winter activities include snowmobile and snowshoeing tours.

For more information about all those activities and more, visit The Adventure Group website. For details about the ziplining specifically, see our article about Superfly Ziplines.

Other Information

For more information about the venue, visit the Vallea Lumina website.

To learn about TAG’s ziplining adventures, see our article about Superfly Ziplines. Other amazing activities offered by the same company include the Aerial Obstacle Course, Snowmobiling, Whitewater Rafting and RZR All-Terrain Vehicle Tours, plus other fun things too!

For ideas about other things to do in the area, see our article about Whistler or visit the website WhatToDoInWhistler.ca.

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