Whistler Blackcomb Skiing and Lift Tickets
Two adjoining mountains and one of the biggest ski areas in North America, opening for the 2026-27 season on November 20, conditions permitting. Daily lift tickets are limited this winter, so book ahead.
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Whistler
Whistler is the Coast Mountains resort that two mountains built: a pedestrian village at the foot of Whistler and Blackcomb, linked at the summit by a gondola that spans a whole valley, and ringed by lakes, forest and glaciers that make it a destination in every season.
This guide books it properly — the 2026-27 ski season that opens November 20, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, a zipline through old-growth forest, the Scandinave Spa's hot and cold thermal circuit, the Audain Art Museum and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre for the story of the land and its First Nations, a snowmobile run or a guided snowshoe in the backcountry, and a seaplane over the glaciers — and adds the Sea to Sky Gondola and Shannon Falls at Squamish for the drive up from Vancouver. Then it matches you to the right base, from the ski-in castle at the foot of Blackcomb to village suites and a hostel in the Athlete's Village, because in a car-light resort where the village is the hub, where you sleep decides how much of the mountain you actually use.
Don't miss
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola
A 4.4 km gondola ride across the valley between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, 436 metres above the ground. Winter sightseeing reopens November 25, 2026 and runs to April 18, 2027, and it is included with a ski ticket.
Whistler Blackcomb Skiing and Lift Tickets
Two adjoining mountains and one of the biggest ski areas in North America, opening for the 2026-27 season on November 20, conditions permitting. Daily lift tickets are limited this winter, so book ahead.
Scandinave Spa Whistler
A silent Nordic-style thermal circuit of hot baths, cold plunges, saunas and rest areas in forest beside Whistler. Open daily, rain, snow or shine, for guests aged 19 and over.
Ziptrek Ecotours Ziplining
Ziplines and treetop bridges through old-growth forest between Whistler and Blackcomb. The Eagle Tour runs year-round, even in snow, while the Bear Tour and the 2 km Sasquatch are seasonal.
Things to do in Whistler
Hand-picked: every experience here has strong traveler reviews and a verified booking link.
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola
A 4.4 km gondola ride across the valley between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, 436 metres above the ground. Winter sightseeing reopens November 25, 2026 and runs to April 18, 2027, and it is included with a ski ticket.
Ziptrek Ecotours Ziplining
Ziplines and treetop bridges through old-growth forest between Whistler and Blackcomb. The Eagle Tour runs year-round, even in snow, while the Bear Tour and the 2 km Sasquatch are seasonal.
Scandinave Spa Whistler
A silent Nordic-style thermal circuit of hot baths, cold plunges, saunas and rest areas in forest beside Whistler. Open daily, rain, snow or shine, for guests aged 19 and over.
Audain Art Museum
A museum of British Columbia art in Whistler's Upper Village, from Emily Carr to First Nations masks. Open Thursday to Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, with a winter exhibition on show now.
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
A cultural centre shared by two First Nations, with guided tours, a longhouse and a gift shop. Reopens November 6 after a short renovation closure, on a Wednesday to Sunday schedule through December.
Sea to Sky Gondola and Shannon Falls
A ten-minute gondola ride above Squamish to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and views over Howe Sound, on the way between Vancouver and Whistler. Check the operator for its annual maintenance closure.
Whistler Backcountry Snowmobile Tour
A guided two-hour snowmobile run through the Whistler backcountry, the best-selling Whistler snowmobile tour on Viator. A winter-only activity that depends on snow, so expect it from the start of the snow season.
Medicine Trail Snowshoe Tour
A small-group guided snowshoe through old-growth forest in the Callaghan Valley, with medicinal-plant tea and snacks. A winter-only tour with nearly 300 reviews on Viator.
Whistler Glacier Seaplane Sightseeing Tour
A short seaplane flight from Green Lake over glaciers, alpine lakes and Black Tusk, with views of Whistler and Blackcomb. Weather decides the day, so book a flexible slot.
Where to stay
Hotels we would book ourselves, from splurges to good-value bases.
$$$$Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Upper Village / Blackcomb Base
A 519-room castle-style resort at the base of Blackcomb in the Upper Village, with ski-in, ski-out access in winter, a spa, a golf course, three pools and a Fairmont Gold level.
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$$$Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre
Whistler Village
All-suite hotel steps from the Village Stroll with a full kitchen in every suite, a heated outdoor saltwater pool, two hot tubs and a Nordic sauna open year-round.
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$$$Listel Whistler, a Coast Hotel
Whistler Village
A village hotel at 4121 Village Green on a quiet cul-de-sac off the Village Stroll, with an indoor hot tub and sauna, ski valet and the Bearfoot Bistro on site.
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$$Aava Whistler Hotel
Whistler Village Edge
A mid-range hotel about a two-minute walk from the village with a year-round heated outdoor pool and hot tub, boot dryers and ski storage.
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$HI Whistler
Athlete's Village
The budget base: shared and private rooms at 1035 Legacy Way in the Athlete's Village, with a lounge, shared kitchen, ski and bike storage and free on-site parking, a short bus ride from the lifts.
Rates on Expedia →Whistler guides
Whistler for First-Timers: Seasons, Tickets, Getting There and How Many Days
What a first trip to Whistler needs: the 2026-27 ski opening on November 20, which attractions run in winter and summer, what to book ahead, how to get from Vancouver and how many days to allow.
Where to Stay in Whistler: Village, Upper Village or Athlete's Village
A guide to choosing a Whistler base: the pedestrian village, the ski-in Upper Village at the foot of Blackcomb, and the budget Athlete's Village, with hotel picks for each.
