Sight guide · Whistler · Canada
Visiting Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Two mountains with more than 200 marked runs, three glaciers, alpine bowls and long groomers, rising more than 1,500 vertical metres above the village.
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Quick answer
Whistler Blackcomb ski resort is a nature spot in Whistler Village, Whistler. Allow full day; it is expensive. Lift tickets and passes are cheaper bought online in advance than at the ticket window; ski school spots fill over holidays.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Whistler Village
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Recommended
- Good for
- active, outdoors and views
- Best months
- July–September
About Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Two mountains with more than 200 marked runs, three glaciers, alpine bowls and long groomers, rising more than 1,500 vertical metres above the village. The season usually runs from late November to April, and the high alpine snowpack makes conditions reliable at the top even when it rains in the valley.
Tip: Head up early and ski the alpine before it gets tracked out, then move down to the trees if visibility drops.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Full day.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: Lift tickets and passes are cheaper bought online in advance than at the ticket window; ski school spots fill over holidays.
- Where: Whistler Village, pedestrian stroll of shops, bars and hotels at the base of both gondolas.
Best time to visit Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Whistler Blackcomb ski resort 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 Whistler Blackcomb ski resort on day 1, together with Whistler Mountain Bike Park and Village Stroll and Olympic Plaza.
- No. 1 of the 16 sights in our Whistler things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Whistler.
Near Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Also in Whistler Village, so you can walk between them:
- Whistler Mountain Bike Park — half or full day, expensive
- Village Stroll and Olympic Plaza — 1–2 hours, free
- Ziplining over Fitzsimmons Creek — 2.5–3.5 hours, expensive
If you like Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
- Cloudraker Skybridge and summer alpine trails — Whistler Blackcomb, Half a day
- Alta Lake and Rainbow Park — Creekside, 2–3 hours
- Valley Trail — Whistler Valley, 1–3 hours
- Train Wreck Trail — Function Junction, 1–1.5 hours
Staying near Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Stay in Whistler Village ($$$$) to walk here: pedestrian stroll of shops, bars and hotels at the base of both gondolas. All areas to stay in Whistler.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Whistler Blackcomb ski resort?
Plan full day. With Whistler Mountain Bike Park nearby, it fits a half-day in Whistler Village.
+Is Whistler Blackcomb ski resort free?
No, it is expensive. Booking ahead is advised.
+When is the best time to visit Whistler Blackcomb ski resort?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Head up early and ski the alpine before it gets tracked out, then move down to the trees if visibility drops.
+Do I need to book Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in advance?
Lift tickets and passes are cheaper bought online in advance than at the ticket window; ski school spots fill over holidays.