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Whistler Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Largest ski area in North America
  • Consistently voted best in the world

Great for

  • Groups
  • Families
  • Non-skiers
  • Snowboarders

Ski Holidays in Whistler

Consistently voted near, if not at the top of almost every skier’s dream destination as well as most official rankings, Whistler has planted its roots very deeply and is there to stay. This monolithic resort has hosted events like the Winter Olympics and continues to draw in athletes, holidaymakers and anyone else who visits with an intense, immeasurable and undiminishing pull.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Calgary, Montreal
  • Vancouver
  • Time zone
  • GMT - 3.5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English, French
  • Currency
  • Canadian Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Whistler Stats

Top Altitude
2284m
Bottom Altitude
675m
Resort Altitude
675m
Total Piste
4757 acres
Longest Run
11km
Slope Orientation
N S E W
Vertical Drop
1530m
Skiable Vertical
1530m
Night Skiing
Glacier Skiing
Yes

Established in 1966 the Canadian ski resort Whistler lies at 675 metres altitude in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. Its pedestrianised streets, size and attractive architecture, the village at the base of the mountain perfectly match North America's largest ski area.

Its diversity, buzzing vibe and class can be immediately sensed upon setting foot in the area. The myriad of bars, shops and restaurants open up the door of possibilities for the non-skier, whether it's perusing the vast range clothing stores, or viewing some of the art in the galleries. Of course, food within the village is varied and extensive, from the luxury fine dining of the Bearfoot Bistro to the cheap but oh-so-delicious pizza slices of Fat Tony's. If you're looking for apres drinks, Merlins Bar & Grill at Blackcomb and the Longhorn Saloon will more than do you proud, with Moe-Joes Nightclub or Garfinkel's keeping you partying all night.

Whilst many of the great European ski resorts tend to rest on their laurels, Whistler has shot up through the ranks to become one of the strongest contenders for the much-disputed title of 'World's greatest ski resort'. The twin-pronged assault involves having excellent skiing with a world-class high-speed lift system and on the ground, a vast array of apres-ski alternatives.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Whistler Transfer Times

Vancouver International Airport 2 hours

The nearest airport to Whistler is Vancouver at 136 km or about 2 hours 30 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Whistler?

There is literally no best way to describe a ski area that spans two mountains and covers more than a colossal 8,000 acres. If you think you can’t find the right terrain for you here, you’re just too picky.

Setting out on skis in this resort is an absolute dream; the ski school is fantastic, catering to the customer’s every need. The Magic Chair on Blackcomb is perfect for your first venture up the mountain after the carpet, or for the more confident novices, hit up the cruisy runs of Whiskey Jack and then Olympic for a long run back to the village.

Intermediates will revel in the range of terrain, improving them into a more rounded skier if approached properly. On Blackcomb, skiing Slingshot can only be described as what you imagine it feels like to be water in a river; gracefully flowing in some areas, then shot out in a roaring surge in others. Well worth a visit early in the morning before it gets tracked out.

Advanced skiers will be dumbstruck at the variety of more challenging terrain on offer in the ski area; the numerous high alpine bowls, powder-filled forests and glades everywhere, the men’s Olympic Downhill run, or dropping into The Coffin chute or launching off Air Jordan for the real daredevils out there!

A plethora of parks across 99 acres will keep the park rats busy, from the Big Easy Terrain Garden off Last Resort – a fantastic entry-level park – to the XL Park, reserved only for the best of best.

Ski Area Facts

LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Established1966
Downhill4757 acres
Lift Pass$624 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

42 runs25%

Intermediate Skiing

116 runs38%

Advance & Expert Terrain

58 runs12%

Snowboarding Trails

4757 acres100%

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Whistler Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

There are nearly 200 shops in Whistler putting it among the world's few dozen largest ski centres off-the-slopes as well as on. This is a pedestrian only village - still rare in North America - so strolling through the cobbled streets is particularly pleasant. Retail areas are located in the plazas of Whistler Village itself as well as Upper Village and Village North. There are plenty of fascinating boutiques amongst the dozens of winter sports stores and the well known North American and international chain stores that you would expect. Native Indian art and locally made jewellery are particularly popular purchases. The locals tend to shop at the rustic Function Junction, just over a mile (2km) south of Whistler Creekside. The resort also contains a diverse selection of art galleries containing the work of local and international artists: a regular Art Walk takes visitors on a tour of these establishments.

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Best Time to Visit Whistler

The direction which a resort's slopes face can make or break your ski holiday. To guarantee good snow conditions, choose a resort with pistes that face the right way for the time of year you're travelling.

In the coldest winter months of January and February pick a resort with sunny south-facing slopes, so your days on the snow don't feel like a polar expedition. Conversely, in the warmest spring skiing months of March and especially April, a resort with cool and shady north-facing trails will ensure you're not riding on slush, but benefitting from best late-season snow. Whistler has slopes facing N, S, E, W so that you're guaranteed great conditions whatever the weather.

What's Whistler like at Christmas?

Spend Christmas in Whistler and you’re almost guaranteed to find fabulous snow down to village level. Here you're walking in a Whistler wonderland - buildings are decked with thousands of fairy lights, artisan markets sell festive treats and carolers fill the air with singing.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Whistler like in the New Year?

The New Year’s Eve firework display at Skier’s Plaza can’t be missed if you’re heading out for New Year in Whistler. Arts, crafts and entertainment are usually put on for all ages, including parties for children and teens and a get together on New Year’s Day.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Whistler like in Half-Term?

Half Term in Whistler makes an excellent change from the European resorts – there’s a huge ski area to roam without the school holiday crowds and with February’s average snowfall at 158cm, you’re in for a treat.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Whistler like at Easter?

Sometimes coinciding with Spring Break or the World Ski & Snowboard Festival, Easter in Whistler is all about fun in the snow and sun. Blackcomb mountain doesn’t tend to close until late May, meaning the slopes should be in great nick. The bigger hotels put on Easter feasts, egg hunts and family crafts and competitions.
Easter Ski Holidays

Whistler Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Whistler snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Whistler snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Whistler snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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Ski Accommodation in Whistler

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Families wax lyrical about Whistler, where the locals go all out to make holidays spectacular for everyone from tots to grandpas. The village atmosphere is friendly and low key with heaps of eateries, from pubs like Merlin's or Dubh Linn Gate to quality pizzeria like Creekbread.

On top of play areas, you'll find 'family zones' on both of Whistler's mountains, kitted out with learning areas, easy trails and beginner snow parks. The ski school is excellent and has programmes for a range of ages and abilities – be sure to pre-book for peak dates as it's hugely popular!

For those too young to ski, Teddy Bear Daycare and Babysitting Whistler are two of the main companies offering excellent childcare outside of the hotels. If you need to rent things like cots, buggies, high-chairs, and toys, there's a company called Baby's on the Go who seem to have all bases covered (and then some).

Teens are far from forgotten, with awesome snow parks, teen ski classes and the youth centre's games tables, consoles and music.

With so much going on in the village and on the mountains, Whistler is a terrific resort for groups. Over 200 trails and some of the best snow parks on the planet cover every base for all skiers and boarders.

Beginners and improvers will be expertly looked after in the ski school, where you can split into classes depending on age and ability or book a private lesson together. If you have enough confident snow lovers coming along (groups of 4-5 are best), a heli-skiing or snowboarding trip can make for the ultimate group activity.

Extend the invite to non-skiers, who'll be more than happy exploring the village's shops, sights and spas (the open-air baths at Scandinave Spa are worth the trip in themselves). Nothing stops the whole group from enjoying the snow together with activities like tubing, dog sledding, and snowmobiling. And last, but far from least, when it comes to activities after dark, the après ski and nightlife is vast and varied.

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One of the best! My son was out there for a few months (and is going back next season!) so we went to visit (and we’ll definitely go back!). One thing I would say about Whistler in general is to allow for jet lag at either side of the holiday. The ski areas have plenty for everyone. Blackcomb mountain is proba... + more
JKNPOH, London
5 out of 5
Whistler is brilliant! It has a lot of snow and fresh powder which you don’t always get in Europe. The weather just got better and better with lots of sun! The slopes are good for everyone, and the skiing is the main reason we go – I’m sure there are other things to do, we were told about the spa, but as the... + more
Heather, Newtownards
5 out of 5
Whistler is heaven on earth and it even has its own lift called 7th heaven! There are a multitude of runs on both Whistler and Blackcomb which is linked by the Peak 2 Peak. It is suitable for beginners all the way to advance technical riders. I recommend doing ‘fresh tracks’ one morning – in particular on... + more
Kelz, Wimbledon
5 out of 5
Advanced skiers will find themselves in absolute heaven here, with more testing and thrilling terrain than you could ever imagine. Have a go at the Peak to Creek, at 5.5km it is the longest groomer in North America, making its way down over 5,000 feet of vertical to really crank up some speed at the start of th... + more
Harry,
5 out of 5
Whistler is fabulous! It’s beautiful. I would love to go back. Were beginners and the basic slopes for learning aren’t the best – they are too flat and your snowboard digs in and you can’t move anywhere. Once we got a bit better though and could go on the steeper hills and that was much better. The facilit... + more
Diane, Newcastle
5 out of 5
Whistler was amazing! We had quite a lot of snow which meant we could ski lots of powder and it’s such a huge area you never get bored. We were a mixed group in terms of levels, we had a beginner taking lessons who had a great time and progressed really quickly and we also had some intermediates and a couple o... + more
Rebecca Louise, Renfrewshire
5 out of 5
Whistler is brilliant, I had never been there before this holiday but now I really want to go back! The snow was fantastic and there was loads of powder. The terrain is really quite different to Europe, the mountains are much bigger and you have lots of open bowls. You’ve got plenty of skiing for all levels wi... + more
Jenna, Weymouth
5 out of 5
It's Whistler, and to be honest there isn't much more you can say about it. It's one of the top world resorts for a reason, and while I personally didn't experience Blackcomb, the fact that I didn't see any of my family throughout the day time despite off of us in the same ski school kinda gives testament to th... + more
Sean Stanfield,
5 out of 5
Where to start?! I think the only way to describe Whistler is that you arrive in heaven as soon as you step foot in the town or on the mountain. The skiing is incredible, you couldn’t explore every run even if you spent a season there, and you will always be pushed to the edge of your ability if you’re looki... + more
Tom, Sno Staff
5 out of 5
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Whistler

Maximum and minimum adult Whistler lift pass prices ranged from C$397 to C$519 for 6 days access to the Whistler ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Whistler holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price N / A C$89 - C$91 N / A
6 Day Price C$203 - C$266 C$397 - C$519 C$340 - C$444
Age Range 7 - 12 19 - 64 65+
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Getting to Whistler

Most of our ski holidays to Whistler packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Whistler from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Whistler from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver. This table shows approximate transfer times to Whistler from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Vancouver 136 km 2 hours 30 minutes
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How long is the transfer from nearest Canada train station to Whistler?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Whistler transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Whistler 4 km 4 minutes
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