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Do you feel the need for speed? Have you ever dreamed of being an Olympic skier? Are you the fastest snowboarder on the mountain? If you get your thrills out of racing down the mountain at top speed, then you need to check out Whistler Blackcomb’s Kokanee Valley Race Series. Throughout the winter season, you […]

The holidays might be behind us, but that doesn’t mean things are quieting down in Whistler. In fact, we’re getting ready to welcome the first major festival of the year: the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival. From January 24th to 31st, more than 3,000 gay men and women will arrive from 26 nations around the […]

With over 8,000 acres of terrain and over 200 listed trails, it is not easy picking your favourite run at Whistler Blackcomb. There is just so much on offer across both mountains that it’s hard to even start picking favourites. So, we asked around the office to find people’s top trails, both on and off […]

If you do it right, just about any night of the year can be an incredibly memorable celebration here in Whistler. With world-class restaurants, festivals and events happening twelve months of the year, and a very healthy party scene, Whistler knows a thing or two about having a good time. As you might guess, we […]

From the moment the first gondola starts running in November to the last ski out of the season in May, there is always a lot going on around Whistler. There are plenty of one-off events – concerts, festivals, competitions, etc.—but there are also several ongoing events taking place throughout the peak of the winter season. […]

There’s no doubt that Whistler is famous for its snowy slopes and wide array of winter activities. But as it turns out, there’s a lot more to do here than just play in the snow. Whether you’re too sore to even think about spending another day on the mountain, or you were never a fan […]

It’s hard to get bored in a place like Whistler. On any given Saturday, it’s not so much about trying to find something for your family to do – it’s about narrowing down which of the many activities and events you’ll be able to squeeze in before the end of the weekend. With so many […]

Lights. Camera. Action! The Whistler Film Festival is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss out! From December 3 through December 7, Whistler will become a hot spot for lovers of all things film – expect to trip over a red carpet or two, and don’t be surprised if you spot a […]

Dead season? What dead season!? Once upon a time, the only thing to do in early November was to sit by the window, watching the snow line slowly creep down towards the valley. These days, it’s impossible to think of November in Whistler without conjuring up images of multicourse meals, divine cocktails, and enough wines […]

Here in Whistler, we know how to celebrate. We celebrate skiing and snowboarding at the World Ski and Snowboard Festival. We celebrate food and wine at Cornucopia. We celebrate mountain biking at Crankworx. Naturally, we know how to put on a good show to celebrate Halloween. Halloween falls on a Friday this year, meaning Halloween […]