Destination
Whistler, Canada
Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America, and in summer the same lifts serve a world-famous bike park, alpine hikes and lake days, two hours up the Sea-to-Sky Highway from Vancouver.
Trips to Whistler from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | avoid |
| November | avoid |
| December | best |
- November, December, January, February, March, April, May: Ski season from late November; Blackcomb usually runs into May.
- April: World Ski and Snowboard Festival in mid-April.
- August: Crankworx mountain-bike festival.
October, November: Rainy shoulder weeks before the lifts open, with the bike park and many restaurants closed.
Where to stay in Whistler
- Whistler Village: Ski-in base of both mountains, with the pedestrian stroll of restaurants, bars and shops.
- Upper Village: Quieter Blackcomb base with the Fairmont and Four Seasons.
- Village North: Condos and the Olympic Plaza, a few minutes' walk from the gondolas.
- Creekside: The original base, with its own gondola and lower prices, a short bus ride south.
- Nita Lake and Function Junction: Lakeside lodge and local breweries away from the village bustle.
What to do in Whistler
- Ride the Peak 2 Peak gondola between the two mountains
- Ski or board Whistler and Blackcomb's 8,000 acres
- Downhill laps in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park
- Hot and cold circuit at the Scandinave Spa
- Vallea Lumina night walk in the forest
- Swim or paddle Lost Lake and Alta Lake
Good to know
| Airports | Vancouver International (YVR) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | America/Vancouver |
| Kind of trip | ski, lake-mountain, adventure, nature, nightlife |
Questions about Whistler
When is the best time to visit Whistler?
December, January, February, March, April, June, July, August and September. October, November: Rainy shoulder weeks before the lifts open, with the bike park and many restaurants closed.
Do US citizens need a passport for Whistler?
Yes. Whistler is in Canada; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Whistler on the ground?
Whistler is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.