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Resort guide · Canada

Whistler Blackcomb: Our Ski Guide

Two great mountains in British Columbia’s Coast Mountains, joined by the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola 436 metres above the valley: 8,171 acres, more than 200 runs and a car-free village at the foot of both.

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The back story

Season 2026/27: Target opening 20 November 2026 (whistlerblackcomb.com); lifts 9:00–15:30 from opening to 15 January under BC’s permanent daylight time · Ski area: 8,171 acres, 200+ marked runs, 16 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers, 36 lifts; average snowfall 1,072 cm · Top viewpoint: Blackcomb’s summit, 2,444 m, and the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, 436 m above the valley floor · Lift pass: Adult 1-Day Pass (restricted) CAD 160; advance 1-Day Lift Ticket CAD 329 (read 22 Oct 2026); on the Epic Pass · Lift company: Whistler Blackcomb (Vail Resorts) · Getting there: Vancouver Airport (YVR), then YVR Skylynx: about 3 h standard, 2 h 15 express

  1. The back story

    Whistler Blackcomb: the back story

    Whistler Blackcomb·In depth

    A fishing lake, an Olympic dream, a mountain renamed for its whistling marmots, and a second mountain that turned two ski hills into one of the largest resorts in North America.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

  1. Official prices, 2026/27

    Whistler Blackcomb lift tickets

    Whistler Blackcomb·Lift tickets and passes·€€€

    Whistler Blackcomb sells restricted day passes before the season and advance-purchase lift tickets all winter; both cost less than the walk-up window price.

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  2. 436 m above the valley floor

    PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola

    Whistler Blackcomb·Gondola and viewpoint·€€€

    The gondola that links the Whistler and Blackcomb summits in one continuous lift system, 436 metres above the valley floor at its highest.

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  3. Lessons for ages 3 and up

    Whistler Blackcomb Snow School

    Whistler Blackcomb·Ski and snowboard school·€€€

    The resort’s own school, with group lessons for children from three and adults, private lessons for up to five, and a three-for-two series for first-timers.

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  4. A learning area on each mountain

    Beginner areas: Magic Chair and Olympic

    Whistler Blackcomb·Beginner areas·€€

    Two gentle learning areas: the Magic Chair and magic carpets at the base of Blackcomb, and the Olympic area midway up the Whistler Village Gondola.

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  5. At the foot of both gondolas

    G1 Rentals and Whistler Blackcomb Rentals

    Whistler Blackcomb·Ski and board hire·€€

    The resort’s own rental shops: G1 below the GLC at the Whistler Village Gondola, and the Blackcomb Daylodge at the Blackcomb base.

    4165 Springs Lane, Whistler, BCExplore View on map

  6. In the main village

    Showcase Snowboards

    Whistler Blackcomb·Snowboard shop and hire·€€

    A snowboard specialist in the main village for boards, boots, clothing and rentals.

    4340 Sundial Crescent, Whistler, BCExplore View on map

Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: Private pods at Pangea and the HI Whistler hostel, restricted day passes bought early, and bakery breakfasts at Purebread. Mid-range: Suite hotels such as the Pan Pacific steps from the gondolas, Snow School lessons for the whole family, and après at the GLC. Luxury: Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the Four Seasons, lakeside suites at Nita Lake Lodge, lunch at Christine’s and dinner at Araxi.

  1. 519 rooms at the foot of Blackcomb · In depth

    Fairmont Chateau Whistler

    Whistler Blackcomb·Ski-in, ski-out resort hotel·€€€€

    Whistler’s landmark castle at the base of Blackcomb, with 519 rooms, Vida Spa, a 60-foot lap pool, indoor/outdoor leisure pool, four whirlpools and the Mallard Lounge.

    4599 Chateau Boulevard, Whistler, BCExplore View on map

  2. Residences, spa and The Library · In depth

    Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler

    Whistler Blackcomb·Luxury resort·€€€€

    A Four Seasons in Whistler’s Upper Village with a spa of steam rooms and an outdoor cedar sauna, a year-round heated pool with three whirlpools, SIDECUT and Braidwood Tavern.

    4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y4Explore View on map

  3. Whistler’s lakeside resort and spa · In depth

    Nita Lake Lodge

    Whistler Blackcomb·Boutique lakeside hotel·€€€€

    Whistler’s only lakeside resort, by Creekside, with a boutique spa, rooftop and lakeside hot tubs, a barrel sauna and suites over Nita Lake, plus The Den and Lakeside Lounge.

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  4. Steps from both gondolas · In depth

    Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside

    Whistler Blackcomb·Suite hotel·€€€

    An all-suite hotel on Skiers Plaza, steps from both gondolas, with a heated outdoor saltwater pool, two hot tubs, a eucalyptus steam room and the Dubh Linn Gate Irish pub.

    4320 Sundial Crescent, Whistler, BC V8E 1G6Explore View on map

  5. Pet- and bike-friendly, near the village

    Aava Whistler Hotel

    Whistler Blackcomb·Value hotel·€€

    A relaxed hotel a short walk from the village, with an outdoor heated pool, hot tub and sauna, and pets welcome.

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  6. Private pods in the village

    Pangea Pod Hotel

    Whistler Blackcomb·Pod hotel·€

    Private sleeping pods in shared suites in Whistler Village, with a gear room, a living-room bar and Whistler’s only rooftop bar.

    4333 Sunrise Alley, Whistler, BCExplore View on map

  7. Budget base with mountain views

    HI Whistler

    Whistler Blackcomb·Hostel·€

    Hostelling International’s Whistler hostel, a budget base open all year with mountain views, decks, a café and ski storage.

    1035 Legacy Way, Whistler, BCExplore View on map

Restaurants and mountain huts

  1. A farm-to-table pioneer, 45 years

    Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar

    Whistler Blackcomb·Restaurant·€€€€

    Whistler Village’s long-standing farm-to-table restaurant, celebrating 45 years, with an oyster bar and James Walt’s seasonal menus.

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  2. Champagne sabering and an ice room

    Bearfoot Bistro

    Whistler Blackcomb·Restaurant·€€€€

    A village restaurant with seasonal menus, champagne sabering and a vodka ice room, in the same building as the Listel Whistler.

    4121 Village Green, Whistler, BC V8E 1H2Explore View on map

  3. James Walt’s Italian kitchen

    Il Caminetto

    Whistler Blackcomb·Italian restaurant·€€€€

    Regional Italian cooking from local, sustainable ingredients, under the chef James Walt, once executive chef at the Canadian Embassy in Rome.

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  4. Creekside, since 1986

    Rimrock Café

    Whistler Blackcomb·Restaurant·€€€

    A mountain-lodge dining room in Creekside since 1986, known for fresh seafood, game and its wine list.

    2117 Whistler Road, Whistler Creekside, BCExplore View on map

  5. Since December 1985

    Sushi Village

    Whistler Blackcomb·Japanese restaurant·€€

    A Whistler institution since 1985, serving sushi and Japanese dishes every evening from 5 pm.

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  6. 1,860 m, at the top of the Blackcomb Gondola

    Christine’s on Blackcomb

    Whistler Blackcomb·Mountain restaurant·€€€

    Full-service lunch at 1,860 metres in the Rendezvous Lodge, with panoramic views and a sunny patio, open from 20 November 2026.

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  7. Whistler’s largest restaurant

    Roundhouse Lodge

    Whistler Blackcomb·Mountain restaurant·€€

    The big lodge at the top of the Whistler Village Gondola, with ramen, a market, Steeps Grill & Wine Bar and the Umbrella Bar.

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  8. Handmade breads and treats

    Purebread, Whistler

    Whistler Blackcomb·Bakery·€

    The handmade bakery that began in Whistler, for breads, sweet and savoury bakes and coffee before the lifts.

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Après-ski and bars

  1. At the foot of the Whistler Village Gondola

    Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

    Whistler Blackcomb·Après bar·€€

    Whistler Blackcomb’s own après gastropub at the base of the Whistler Village Gondola, with mountain-facing patios, firepits and a stone fireplace.

    4165 Springs Lane, Whistler, BC V8E 1G3Explore View on map

  2. Slopeside patio at Whistler’s base

    Longhorn Saloon

    Whistler Blackcomb·Après bar·€€

    Whistler’s classic party patio at the foot of Whistler Mountain, a few steps from the gondolas.

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  3. Upper Village, home of the Hairfarmers

    Merlins Bar & Grill

    Whistler Blackcomb·Après bar·€€

    Whistler Blackcomb’s club-like après bar at the base of Blackcomb, with mountain-cabin décor and the Hairfarmers on stage.

    4553 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0X9Explore View on map

  4. Panoramic patio at Whistler’s base

    Black’s Pub

    Whistler Blackcomb·Pub·€€

    A lively pub at the base of Whistler Mountain with a panoramic patio, local craft beer and weekly live-band karaoke.

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  5. Vodka tasting in the cold

    Vodka Ice Room, Bearfoot Bistro

    Whistler Blackcomb·Ice bar·€€€

    Bearfoot Bistro’s frozen tasting room for vodka, open from 4:30 pm.

    4121 Village Green, Whistler, BC V8E 1H2Explore View on map

  6. At the Pan Pacific, by the gondolas

    Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

    Whistler Blackcomb·Irish pub·€€

    An Irish pub on the ground floor of the Pan Pacific Mountainside, steps from the gondolas.

    4320 Sundial Crescent, Whistler, BCExplore View on map

Shops

  1. Whistler Blackcomb’s ski shops

    Can-Ski Village

    Whistler Blackcomb·Ski shop

    Skis, boards, clothing and accessories, with branches across the village, Upper Village and Creekside.

    108-4154 Village Green, Whistler, BCExplore View on map

  2. Salomon in the village

    Salomon Whistler

    Whistler Blackcomb·Brand store

    The Salomon store on Sundial Crescent for clothing and accessories.

    4320 Sundial Crescent, Whistler, BCExplore View on map

  3. Goggles and eyewear

    Oakley Whistler

    Whistler Blackcomb·Brand store

    Oakley’s village store for goggles, sunglasses and apparel.

    Unit 103, 4280 Mountain Square, Whistler, BCExplore View on map

  4. Gear at outlet prices

    Whistler Blackcomb Outlet Store

    Whistler Blackcomb·Outlet

    The resort’s own outlet in Village Square for gear, apparel and accessories.

    Unit 203, 4204 Village Square, Whistler, BCExplore View on map

  5. Whistler’s only bookstore, since 1982

    Armchair Books

    Whistler Blackcomb·Bookshop

    Whistler’s only bookshop, opened in the village in 1982 in one of the first buildings completed there.

    4205 Village Square, Whistler, BCExplore View on map

Spas and wellness

  1. Silent outdoor baths in the forest

    Scandinave Spa Whistler

    Whistler Blackcomb·Nordic spa

    A silent Nordic spa in old-growth forest minutes from the village, with outdoor hot pools, cold plunges, saunas and massages.

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  2. Ayurvedic rituals at the foot of Blackcomb

    Vida Spa, Fairmont Chateau Whistler

    Whistler Blackcomb·Hotel spa

    The Fairmont’s spa, with signature Ayurvedic rituals, facials and massages.

    4599 Chateau Boulevard, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5Explore View on map

  3. Canada’s Best Resort Spa 2024–2026, World Spa Awards

    The Spa at Four Seasons Whistler

    Whistler Blackcomb·Hotel spa

    A calm spa with a relaxation lounge, massages and facials, named Canada’s Best Resort Spa 2024–2026 at the World Spa Awards.

    4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y4Explore View on map

  4. Beside the lake

    Spa at Nita Lake Lodge

    Whistler Blackcomb·Hotel spa

    The lakeside lodge’s spa, with massages, reflexology and a signature treatment.

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  5. On the deck by the gondolas

    Pool and hot tubs, Pan Pacific Mountainside

    Whistler Blackcomb·Hotel pool

    A heated outdoor pool and hot tubs on the Pan Pacific’s deck, steps from the gondolas.

    4320 Sundial Crescent, Whistler, BC V8E 1G6Explore View on map

Getting there

  1. Vancouver Airport (YVR), then the Sea-to-Sky

    Getting to Whistler

    Whistler Blackcomb·Getting there

    Fly to Vancouver International (YVR) and take the YVR Skylynx coach up the Sea-to-Sky Highway: about 3 hours on the standard service, 2¼ hours on the express.

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  2. YVR to Whistler, CAD 32 one-way

    YVR Skylynx

    Whistler Blackcomb·Airport coach

    Coaches from Vancouver Airport to Whistler: standard about 3 hours via downtown and Squamish, express 2 hours 15 minutes.

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  3. The gateway to Whistler

    Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

    Whistler Blackcomb·Airport

    Whistler’s main airport, with coaches to the resort from the international arrivals hall.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

  1. Mountain homes above Creekside

    Kadenwood

    Whistler Blackcomb·Neighbourhood

    An enclave of large mountain homes on the slopes of Whistler Mountain above Creekside.

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  2. The car-free heart

    Whistler Village

    Whistler Blackcomb·Neighbourhood

    The pedestrian village at the foot of the Whistler Village Gondola, with hotels, condos, shops and restaurants on the Village Stroll.

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  3. At the base of Blackcomb

    Upper Village and the Benchlands

    Whistler Blackcomb·Neighbourhood

    The quieter Upper Village around the Fairmont and Four Seasons, with homes on the Benchlands above.

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  4. Where it all began in 1966

    Whistler Creekside

    Whistler Blackcomb·Neighbourhood

    The original base of Whistler Mountain, with the Creekside Gondola, Nita Lake and its own shops.

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