Huge ski resort with summer mountain biking
Whistler is a car free mountain village in British Columbia beside Whistler Blackcomb, one of North America's largest ski areas. Winter means skiing; summer brings bike park, hikes and lakes. The Peak 2 Peak Gondola links the two mountains. It is pricey but scenic.
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Two big mountains joined into one of North America's largest ski areas. In summer they host a famous bike park and hiking trails.
Price not verified for 2026; check the official site before you go.
A gondola linking the two mountain peaks across a 4.4 km span. Some cabins have glass floors.
2026: CAD 110 adult sightseeing ticket.
A car free village of shops, restaurants and plazas at the base of the lifts. It is lively year round.
A small lake near the village with a beach, trails and a dock. It is popular for swimming in summer.
A center sharing the culture of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations, with art and guided tours. Its longhouse design is striking.
Price not verified for 2026; check the official site before you go.
Wrecked boxcars from a 1956 derailment sit in the forest, covered in graffiti. A suspension bridge leads there.
A 70 meter waterfall over volcanic rock, a short walk from the highway. It lies south of Whistler.
An outdoor Nordic spa with hot and cold pools in the forest. Silence is the rule.
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A museum of British Columbia art, including First Nations masks. Its building sits among trees.
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A gondola in Squamish rising above Howe Sound, with trails and a suspension bridge. It is on the way from Vancouver.
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Choose how many days you have.
Day one mountain, day two lakes and Train Wreck, day three Squamish.
Turquoise lakes; day pass needed in season.
62 mi · Car, about 1.5 hours
Farm valley.
22 mi · Car, about 30 minutes
Best: December to March for skiing; July to September for summer. Snow or warm hiking weather.
Daily high and average, by month
Typical inches per month
Busy season. Higher prices, bigger crowds.
Climate normals: NASA POWER (public domain). For your own dates, a trip's Plan tab shows the forecast and the usual weather.
July to August
Mountain bike festival.
April
Spring festival.
Canada is at US State Department Level 1 (exercise normal precautions); crime is low; avalanche and mountain safety matter.
The village is pedestrian.
Local buses and shuttles; coaches from Vancouver.
The neighborhoods that suit most first visits.
Best for: first-timers
Lifts and restaurants.
Best for: luxury
Ski in ski out.
Best for: families
Quieter base.
| Main airport | Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 84 mi from the center |
| To the center | Coach shuttle about 2.5 hours via the Sea to Sky Highway. |
| Around town | Walk the village; free shuttles; car for side trips. |
| Ride apps | Uber, Lyft |
Fries, curds and gravy.
Layered bar.
Local fish.
| Plugs | Type A and B, 120 V |
| Tap water | Safe to drink |
| Tipping | Tip 15 to 20 percent in restaurants. |
| Payments | Cards work almost everywhere. |
| Etiquette | Canadians value politeness and queueing. |
The valley is the shared traditional territory of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations. Trappers and loggers settled here in the early 1900s, and fishing lodges followed. Skiing began on Whistler Mountain in 1966, and the purpose built pedestrian village opened in 1980. Whistler and Blackcomb merged into one resort in 1997. Whistler co-hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics with Vancouver.
Researched 2026-10-12. Check official sources and recent changes before you go.