Sight guide · Whistler · Canada
Visiting Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Opened in 2008, the gondola links the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain with the Rendezvous on Blackcomb in about 11 minutes across 4.4 km, with a 3 km unsupported span and a maximum height of 436 metres above the valley.
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Quick answer
Peak 2 Peak Gondola is a viewpoint in Whistler Blackcomb, Whistler. Allow 1–3 hours with time at the top; it is expensive. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Viewpoint
- Area
- Whistler Blackcomb
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours with time at the top
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- views, kids, photo spot and couples
- Best months
- July–September
About Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Opened in 2008, the gondola links the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain with the Rendezvous on Blackcomb in about 11 minutes across 4.4 km, with a 3 km unsupported span and a maximum height of 436 metres above the valley. A couple of cabins have glass floors.
Tip: Wait for a glass-floored cabin (marked silver) if you want to look straight down at Fitzsimmons Creek.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–3 hours with time at the top.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Whistler Blackcomb.
Best time to visit Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Peak 2 Peak Gondola is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- August: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- July: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- September: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-August the sun sets at about 20:32 local time (calculated for Whistler).
When to visit Whistler has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Whistler itinerary visits Peak 2 Peak Gondola on day 2, together with Cloudraker Skybridge and summer alpine trails and Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
- No. 2 of the 16 sights in our Whistler things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Whistler with kids.
Near Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Also in Whistler Blackcomb, so you can walk between them:
- Cloudraker Skybridge and summer alpine trails — half a day, expensive
If you like Peak 2 Peak Gondola
- Alta Lake and Rainbow Park — Creekside, 2–3 hours
- Train Wreck Trail — Function Junction, 1–1.5 hours
- Brandywine Falls Provincial Park — Sea-to-Sky Highway, 45 minutes
- Ziplining over Fitzsimmons Creek — Whistler Village, 2.5–3.5 hours
Staying near Peak 2 Peak Gondola
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Peak 2 Peak Gondola?
Plan 1–3 hours with time at the top. With Cloudraker Skybridge and summer alpine trails nearby, it fits a half-day in Whistler Blackcomb.
+Is Peak 2 Peak Gondola free?
No, it is expensive. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Peak 2 Peak Gondola?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Wait for a glass-floored cabin (marked silver) if you want to look straight down at Fitzsimmons Creek.
+Do I need to book Peak 2 Peak Gondola in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Peak 2 Peak Gondola good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Whistler. Whistler is very family-friendly: ski schools for children from toddler age, car-free streets, lakes with beaches and docks in summer, and easy walks and bike paths.