Winter Peak 2 Peak Experience
Not your average gondola ride!
Board the world's highest lift of its kind for an unparalleled perspective of British Columbia's rooftop! At 436m/1,427 ft above the valley floor, the PEAK 2 PEAK is the world’s highest lift of its kind and a marvel of engineering linking Blackcomb Gondola to the Village Gondola in one continuous lift system. Explore the mountains free from the weather outside or take a ride up to Whistler’s new Roundhouse Umbrella Bar or enjoy a fine dining experience on Blackcomb at Christine’s Restaurant.
Terrain Parks
See you in the park!
You said it, we built it. Techy jib features to endless tables, hips and rails. This park is packed with intermediate and advanced features mixed together for endless options. This park is the stepping stone to the Highest Level Park.
Highest level terrain Park - massive jumps, spines, rails and jibs designed with the expert rider in mind. This is the training ground to those with their eye on the podium at the next Olympics. Helmets are mandatory in this zone.
Bubly™ Tube Park
Feel the wind in your face!
Experience the rush of wind as you glide down our thrilling tubing hill. Situated in the Base 2 Zone on Blackcomb Mountain, the Bubly™ Tube Park provides endless fun for both kids and the young at heart.
There's no skill or equipment required - just a sense of adventure and a desire for excitement. It's the perfect family activity!
Whistler Heli-Skiing
Elevate your skiing adventure!
Can you imagine carving turns down majestic mountains with just you and your friends? Imagine having an area 50 times the size of Whistler Blackcomb to do it in? How would you choose where to go next? At Whistler Heli Skiing, our guides have been making these tough choices for our guests for 44 bliss-filled years. An exclusive heli ski tenure that covers 432,000 acres and holds more than 173 glaciers and 475 runs, we do high alpine heli skiing and riding better than anybody!
Don’t leave Whistler without this experience of a lifetime!
Whistler Blackcomb Fire and Ice
World-class entertainment!
Where else but Whistler would performers entertain you with an electric mix of music, dance and fire? Watch world-class athletes flipping and twisting through a burning ring of fire, then finish the night off with a first-class fireworks display.
First Tracks Early Access
Get an early gondola upload and the first turns of the day!
Be the first to put tracks on the slopes. Get more out of your day with a few cheeky laps before everyone else has access. and early start means early lunch before the crowds, and getting your favourite table at après!
Backcountry Skiing
Feel the excitement of the backcountry!
Whistler Blackcomb is your gateway to a vast area of unmarked and un-patrolled backcountry access in the Garibaldi Provincial Park.
Backcountry skiing and snowboarding happen beyond the Whistler-Blackcomb resort boundaries. Hike up, then descend on untouched terrain. Without lift lines, chairlifts, or trail markers, the adventure is limitless, and the views are awe-inspiring!
Race Centre
Put your skills to the test!
The Race Centre on Blackcomb Mountain provides the perfect opportunity for you to create memorable events in a breathtaking outdoor setting. Located on Cougar Milk Run, the Race Centre creates friendly competition for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.
Open every week from Wednesday to Sunday, the Race Centre is groomed and reset daily by 10 a.m. with a dual Giant Slalom course. The timed course is free unless previously booked for a private race, and set on an intermediate slope that is open to skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers of all ages.
Magic Castle and Tree Fort
Fun for all ages!
The Magic Castle on Blackcomb and Tree Fort on Whistler are great for families of little ones to check out while exploring the mountains. Take off your skis or boards and explore one (or both) of these great outdoor adventure playlands. Both are 100 percent free.
The Magic Castle is located on Blackcomb Mountain in the Children's Adventure Park, which is accessible via Easy Out—just above the base of the Catskinner chairlift.
The Tree Fort is located on Whistler Mountain, just off Bear Cub trail near the Big Red Express chairlift.
These outdoor play areas provide a little magic for families to explore while taking a break from skiing and snowboarding!
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Experience the culture!
The first centre of its kind in Canada, the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) shares rich culture and traditions with visitors through song, film, story, and exhibitory.
Cultural Ambassadors from the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation share their cultures in this immersive centre during the hourly guided tour offered on the hour, every hour, 10am – 4pm. The hourly guided tour includes a traditional welcome song, fifteen minute film, and exhibit tour. After the tour, guests are encouraged to revisit areas of the museum that piqued their interest; for those tight on time they can explore the Gift Shop and Thunderbird Café, both located in our admission free area.
Learn to Ski and Snowboard
Experience world-class instruction!
Bring your family, friends, or just dive in and discover this multi-generational activity that will have you hooked for a lifetime! Build your confidence, advance your skills, and have fun on the slopes with our expert instructors. Take the pressure off learning - find a lesson that works best for you!
Whistler Blackcomb Helicopters - Sightseeing Tours
Explore Whistler’s incredible mountains on a helicopter sightseeing tour!
Our helicopter sightseeing tours are a must-do when visiting Whistler and are available year-round. Every season brings a new look to the region and you’ll even enjoy an alpine landings on select tours.
Audain Art Museum
Experience the art of British Columbia, from the traditional works of the province’s First Peoples through to its contemporary masters.
The Audain Art Museum opened in 2016 and was founded by Vancouver home builder and philanthropist Michael Audain and his wife Yoshiko Karasawa. The 56,000 square foot Museum, located in Whistler, British Columbia, was designed by the award winning architectural firm Patkau Architects. Set in a grove of spruce trees, the architecture is intentionally restrained in its visual presence to fit within the natural environment.
The Museum’s Permanent Collection showcases the Art of British Columbia from the late 18th century to present. Anchoring the collection is James Hart’s The Scream Too, the most significant contemporary carved cedar Dance Screen in the world. Other highlights include an important collection of 19th and 20th century First Nations masks and works by some of Canada’s most celebrated artists including Emily Carr, E.J. Hughes and the internationally renowned photo-conceptualists Jeff Wall, Stan Douglas and others.
In addition to the Permanent Collection, the Museum has visiting exhibitions of art from Canada and around the world.
Free Mountain Tours - Winter
Different Perspectives!
See the mountain through the eyes of a mountain host. Get ready to experience some of Whistler's best skiing and riding—only available to intermediate and expert skiers and riders.
The Whistler Blackcomb CIBC Mountain Host program offers free orientation tours daily for skiing, snowboarding and sightseeing.
Snowmobile Tours
Take a ride!
Hop on a snowmobile and take a guided sled tour through the snow to experience a treasured Canadian pastime. You can choose from tours that suit any level of rider, with options for private groups, families and dual riders. Whether you’re looking for an early morning tour, evening tour, or something in between, we have something for everyone.
Snowshoe Tours
Winter wonderland!
This is the single best way to experience a Whistler Winter Wonderland, which is our series of snowshoe tours that takes you on a journey through the snowy depths of Whistler Mountain.
Snowshoeing is perfect for families and groups, following the beautiful tree-lined trails of the mountain, and allowing participants to experience beautiful views—all while spotting birds and animals native to the mountain. If you can walk, you can snowshoe, which makes this activity ideal for winter exploration.
Ziptrek Ecotours - Winter
Experience high-flying adventure!
Embark on an exhilarating adventure with Ziptrek’s network of ziplines and suspension bridges, whether you’re strolling through the treetops or soaring over Fitzsimmons Creek.
Ziptrek delivers a thrilling mix of aerial excitement and ecological discovery, with three guided zipline tours or our stunning treetop experiences to choose from.
Scandinave Spa Whistler - Winter
It's all about relaxation!
Whistler isn't just about outdoor adventure (although we do love it). We’re also all about relaxation. There's nothing like a long day of skiing or mountain biking capped off with a massage at one of our many popular spas. Situated just north of Whistler Village, this spa resort is engulfed in a spruce and cedar forest on the edge of Lost Lake and Spruce Grove parks. Our unique day spa overlooks incredible mountain vistas and Whistler Blackcomb’s valleys. So breathe in the invigorating mountain air, cleanse in the hot baths and refreshing waterfalls and melt away with a relaxing massage treatment in one of Whistler’s top spas.
Dog Sledding
An unforgettable winter journey!
A real Canadian experience. Let your eager and powerful dog team lead you into the magnificent old growth forest of the Callaghan Valley. Stop for a rest at an abandoned trapper’s camp on Totem Lake and learn about the history of our Canadian fur trappers and their dog sledding adventures.
Join your professional musher in harnessing and staging the dogs, learn the dog sledding commands and how to handle a dog sled. Relax with your family as you ride your dog sled along a mellow mix of open and winding trails for an unforgettable winter journey.
Whistler Tasting Tours
A “Foodie's Delight!
Whistler Tasting Tours takes you on a journey through Whistler Village to visit some of our most fabulous restaurants – all in one night. Each delicious course of the dinner happens at a different venue. Explore the best fine dining or discover the local favourite hidden gems! All along your guide will enhance the experience with their local knowledge, blind wine tastings and a fun poker theme!
Whistler Sliding Centre - Winter
Bucket list worthy activities!
The Whistler Sliding Centre's Passenger Bobsleigh Experience is one of Whistler's most unique activities! No previous experience is required. After an orientation, you will slide in a real bobsleigh, steered by a trained pilot. You and your team will race through ten twists and turns at speeds of 125+ km/hr and feel the acceleration of up to 4 g-forces. The Whistler Sliding Centre is the only place in Canada where the public can try bobsleigh and slide like an Olympian. Passenger Bobsleigh runs rain, snow or shine so it’s the perfect addition to your time in Whistler, whatever the weather!
Shopping in Whistler
In the mood for a little retail therapy? The 200+ shops in the pedestrian-only Village are teeming with al the stuff you've just got to have!
If you're looking for the right gear, apparel or accessories, Whistler Blackcomb has it. Whistler Blackcomb’s ski, snowboard, and outdoor lifestyle shops offer a special type of mountain expertise. From the knowledgeable and experienced staff who live and breathe the mountains, to the range of high performance and specialty items - the focus in our shops is to provide you with a shopping experience that you won’t find in the urban jungle.
Vallea Lumina
Legends speak of a long-lost trail that leads to a secret valley. Join a twilight expedition to explore its mysterious beauty.
Moment Factory, a global leader in video, lighting, sound and special effects will bring Whistler’s forests to life this winter with a brand new Lumina experience, heightening the natural landscape with multimedia to create a world filled with adventure and enchantment. Vallea Lumina is a 1.5 km pathway through an old-growth forest that will take visitors of all ages on an hour-long night walk in pursuit of hidden wonders, telling a story that unfolds in chapters along the way.
Old stories tell of the wondrous things that happen near Whistler. Between the trees, in the shadow of mountains, people say there’s a hidden place where stardust falls from the night sky, filling all living things with its pure light. There’s a way to get there, but few know how to find it. The pathway is marked only by the lingering traces of two long-ago hikers. Join an evening excursion in search of a hidden valley that’s filled with unexpected enchantment. The legends hold that its beautiful mysteries stay with those who find it long after they leave.
Escape! Whistler
Can you escape in 45 minutes?
Welcome to Whistler's original Escape Room facility! A Live Escape Room is a real life gaming experience where groups of 2 to 6 people are placed inside a themed room. Your group will be presented with puzzles, riddles, and clues which you must work together to solve within 45 minutes in order to “Escape” from the situation you are in. Escape! Whistler is an excellent indoor activity for people of all ages looking for an exciting way to spend an hour. All of our themes are family friendly and non weather dependent.
Village Stroll
Experience the vibe!
From the moment you arrive in Whistler Village, nestled at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, it’s apparent that this is a resort village unlike any other you’ve ever experienced.
Yes, the rumors are true: it’s absolutely massive, but in a way you’re going to really love. With its endless array of shops, cafés and bars, restaurants and legendary aprés nightlife, the pedestrian-only Village is a destination unto itself, a one-of-a-kind confluence of two massive mountains, unique to North America, with an energy and style that are the envy of resorts around the world.
Whether you’re in the mood for a leisurely stroll along its stone walkways, some people-watching from its countless sunny patios, exploring the fun-filled family playgrounds, or launching your next on-mountain adventure, Whistler Village delivers a recipe of winter magic that simply can’t be matched.
Christmas in Whistler
Oh what fun it is!
The holiday season is such a precious time of year and when planning your vacation, you want to be assured of something truly special.
At Whistler Blackcomb we pull out all the stops to create a magical experience with countless activities and celebrations for everyone big and small.
The village is teeming with holiday cheer (not to mention amazing shopping and dining), thousands of lights adorn the trees lighting up the night sky, abundant and reliable snow spread over endlessly stunning terrain, and two legendary mountains that deliver winter adventure like no other.