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.
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.
The nearest airport to Whistler is Vancouver at 136 km or about 2 hours 30 minutes by car.
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.
Average snow depths in Whistler are 204cm to 208cm in January, 223cm to 225cm in February, 281cm to 282cm in March and 298cm to 300cm in April. Read our detailed Whistler snow history for more details.
Today in Whistler the average snow depth is N/A, with N/A at the base of the mountain around 711m altitude, and N/A at the top of the slopes, around 2189m above sea level. There is 1cm recent snowfall and 0cm predicted today. Here's the full Whistler snow report.
Whistler snow report is updated every 4 hours during the winter ski season
There is in Whistler currently forecast approximately 1cm of new snow expected over the coming week. We also have a detailed Whistler snow forecast.
We have 7083 ski holidays in Whistler. Search all Whistler ski deals or pick your preferred accommodation type below:
Maximum and minimum adult Whistler lift pass prices ranged from £384 to £399 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.
PassLift Tickets | Child | Adult | Senior |
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6 Day | £193 - £200 | £384 - £399 | - |
6 Day | (Ski Area)£227 - £236 | £445 - £473 | - |
AgesAge Range | 7 - 12 | 13 - 64 | + |
Youth Passes are available.
Whistler Blackcomb - Area lift passes Include all the slopes in Whistler Blackcomb area.
Your lift pass does not have to be used on consecutive days. eg:
• a 5-day passes can be used within 8 days starting from the day after your arrival in resort
• 6-day passes can be used within a period of 9 days
• 7-day passes can be used within a period of 10 days
Restricted Pass - our cheapest pass but can't be used over peak dates*
Unrestricted Pass - enjoy skiing any time in the season
*Peak dates are 26 Dec - 31 Dec 2025, 17 Jan 2026 and 14 Feb - 15 Feb 2026
Ski rental in Whistler starts from £201 for adults and £154 for children.
Boot rental starts from £67 for adults and £53 for children.
Rental | Ski | Boot | Snowboard |
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Adult | £201 | £67 | £288 |
Child | £154 | £53 | £146 |
Ski school in Whistler starts from £264 for adults for a half day and £220 for children.
Snowboard school in Whistler starts from £264 per adult and £220 per child for a half day.
Lessons | Skiing | Snowboarding |
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Adult | £264 | £264 |
Child | £220 | £220 |
Most of our ski holidays to Whistler packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Whistler from nearby airports
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 |
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Vancouver | 136 km | 2 hours 30 minutes |
The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Whistler transfers.
Station | Distance | Transfer Time |
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Whistler | 4 km | 4 minutes |
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