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25/12/2024

Happy Holidays from our little slice of paradise in Whistler! 🎄🎅 Santa has been delivering the goods this week on the mountain, here's to hoping it continues! ❄️

Photos: Mike Crane

23/12/2024

Think you've got the smarts to escape a pirate ship? Buried cabin? Underwater lair? Visit Escape! Whistler to find out.

20/12/2024

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 kicks off February 8 to 16, 2025.

From February 8 to 16, 2025, the Invictus Games bring 550 adaptive sports athletes from over 20 countries to compete, celebrate and inspire.

18/12/2024

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow ❄️

Whistler is looking like a winter wonderland up on the mountain and in the valley. Another 30cm fell last night on the mountain and there's more on the way!

Photos: Stuart Costello

17/12/2024

Those with a First Tracks ticket get to upload on Whistler Village Gondola an hour before everyone else and receive a $17 one-time voucher, valid at any Whistler Blackcomb food and beverage establishment.

After 20+ years of skiing Whistler Blackcomb, contributor Feet Banks finally gets up early enough for First Tracks - now he's hooked!

13/12/2024

Only a couple more months till Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025! Get ready to rock out this February at the Whistler Invictus Village Main Stage! 🎶

We are turning up the volume with a FREE musical lineup that’ll have you singing, dancing, and feeling the spirit of the Games.

🎤 Who’s on stage?

We’re bringing you:

⭐ Jim Cuddy – JUNO Award-winning rock legend 🎸

⭐ Barney Bentall – JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter 🙌

⭐ Five Alarm Funk – JUNO Award-nominated funk band 🤟

⭐ Skratch Bastid – JUNO Award-nominated producer 🎧

PLUS, a rockin’ roster of local favorites and DJs to keep the vibe alive all week long!

12/12/2024

The Whistler Insider reached out to four longtime local gear shops to share some tips and tricks on what you need to bring or get to thrive, both on and off the ski hill, in Whistler’s winter conditions.

Dress for success in Whistler with tips from local store owners who know what gear you need to stay warm, dry and riding this winter.

10/12/2024

Find out what it's like to explore and stay overnight in Whistler's backcountry at the Journeyman Lodge in the Callaghan Valley.

04/12/2024

If you don’t fancy checking the map every time you get on the lift, you want to meet new ski buddies or up your skill level, we give you six reasons to book a lesson with Snow School this winter.

Skills, tips, skip the line and more. We dig into why you should book a lesson, camp or clinic with Whistler Blackcomb Snow School.

02/12/2024

In December, Whistler turns into a twinkling winter wonderland with frosted trees, festive lights galore and plenty of holiday activities to embrace the festive cheer.

The Local's List is a curated monthly guide of what's happening in Whistler; here it is for the month of December.

01/12/2024

Some snaps from the last week on Whistler Blackcomb ⛷️🏂 Don't forget to lock in your Winter 2024/25 Day or Season Passes before they go off sale December 2, 2024.

For more info on lift tickets: https://www.whistler.com/skiing/lift-tickets/

Photos: Stuart Costello

29/11/2024

Whistler Film Festival is back December 4 – 8, 2024 🎬

Enjoy feature and short film programmes including Oscar contenders, breakthrough Canadian films, and adventure-packed and award-winning stories from around the globe. Select films will premiere exclusively in theatre. The festival also hosts lively après events, conversations with top talent, Q&As, and so much more.

The 2024 lineup includes the star power of Jennifer Lopez, Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hugh Grant, Dave Bautista and Robbie Williams, to name a few. Visit https://www.whistler.com/events/whistler-film-festival/ for more info.

Photo: Mike Crane

27/11/2024

Après ice cream isn’t just for the kiddos.

Plus craft cocktails, tater tots, snowbanks and other Whistler après secrets. How will you celebrate your day on the slopes?

26/11/2024

Get ready, Whistler! 🌟 Olympic Plaza is lighting up with bold, modern vibes at Whistler Winterlight on on November 29th from 6 to 8 PM.

✨ What to Expect:
🎡 A giant Ferris wheel lighting up the night
🎶 Beats by DJ Foxy Moron
⛸ Glide on the outdoor skating rink
💡 Mesmerizing light installations
🤩 Enchanting LED characters
🎉 Tons of interactive fun for all ages

25/11/2024

12 ideas for festive fun in Whistler including skiing Santas, ice skating under the stars and ziplining in the dark!

22/11/2024

Can you believe these photos were taken on opening day? What a great sneak peek into the season to come 😍❄️

Photos: Guy Fattal

18/11/2024

Exciting news, Whistler Blackcomb is opening early! At 8:30 AM on Thursday, November 21 the lifts start spinning on Blackcomb Mountain with Whistler Mountain joining the action on Friday, November 22.

What will Opening Day look like at Whistler Blackcomb? We take a look at what will be spinning and how much terrain will be open!