Winter weekend in Whistler
Wintering in Whistler — cosy dinners, skating, holiday lights and the small rooms that feel right when it's freezing out.
Top spots in Whistler
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
FamilyWhistler Village
World's longest unsupported lift between two mountains.
Blackcomb Glacier
OutdoorsBlackcomb
Year-round summer skiing — alpine bowls and powder.
Joffre Lakes
OutdoorsDay trip
Three stacked turquoise lakes — permit required.
Lost Lake
OutdoorsVillage North
Swimming and SUP minutes from the village.
Whistler Mountain Bike Park
OutdoorsWhistler
World-famous lift-served downhill biking.
Audain Art Museum
CultureVillage
Standout BC art collection in a striking cedar building.
Where to eat
Araxi
$$$$Pacific Northwest · Village Square
Whistler's longtime fine-dining anchor.
Bearfoot Bistro
$$$$French / Caviar · Village
Vodka room at -32°C, champagne sabering nightly.
Hy's Steakhouse
$$$$Steakhouse · Village
Old-school dry-aged steaks and martinis.
Purebread
$$Bakery / Café · Village + Function
Insane pastry case — peanut butter brownie is legendary.
Splitz Grill
$Burgers · Marketplace
Build-your-own burgers, après-ski staple.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Lost Lake, Whistler Mountain Bike Park. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Whistler and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.