Christmas Season in Whistler
Oh What fun it is!
The holiday season is such a precious time of year and when planning your vacation, you want to be assured of something truly special.
At Whistler Blackcomb we pull out all the stops to create a magical experience with countless activities and celebrations for everyone big and small.
The village is teeming with holiday cheer (not to mention amazing shopping and dining), thousands of lights adorn the trees lighting up the night sky, abundant and reliable snow spread over endlessly stunning terrain, and two legendary mountains that deliver winter adventure like no other.
Holiday Tips
Make the most of the holidays with these helpful tips
- GET UP EARLY and enjoy great morning conditions on the mountains.
- STAY UP and don’t return back to the Village until after 11am to avoid lift lines.
- EAT SMART and have lunch on the mountains before 11:30am or after 1:30pm.
- RENT SMART and rent your ski equipment the night before so you’re ready to go in the morning.
Things to do
During the holidays, there's even more to do in Whistler than ever! Don't miss the annual Whistler Holiday Experience and family festivities on New Year's Eve. Below is a taste of what you can expect from your holidays at Whistler Blackcomb. More information and details for this next year’s events will be added as they become available closer to the event.
Every Sunday at 7:00PM
FIRE & ICE SHOW , opens in a new window
Join us for a spectacular display of pyrotechnics, music, live entertainment and world-class freestyle skiing and riding, including Whistler Blackcomb Snow School's finest pros. Fire & Ice is presented by Whistler-Blackcomb, in partnership with the Resort Municipality of Whistler and Tourism Whistler. Weekly performances will run every Sunday at 7pm from January 8 - March 12.
Whistler Olympic Plaza & Whistler Town Plaza Gazebo
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Bundle up to celebrate the winter season with an unmissable outdoor experience filled with glowing lights, warm beverages, live entertainment and so much more! This is a free event for all ages from 2pm - 5pm on select January dates.
2023 Dates TBD
Festival of Trees Whistler , opens in a new window
Four Seasons Whistler transforms their lobby into a sparkling Canadian pine forest to support the BC Children’s Hospital and raise much needed funds to support children in their care. Everyone is invited to enjoy this lush forest of beautifully decorated trees, whether they are guests, locals or simply visiting Whistler.
Wintersphere
The ultimate winter wonderland experience awaits you this holiday season. Wintersphere will once again celebrate this magical time of year with festive activities for the entire family! Join us in the heart of the mountains for visits with Santa, entertainers, a holiday café, kids' crafts, Wintersphere's signature holiday maze, and much more. This spectacular festive pop-up has become a true holiday favorite for many locals & visitors. We look forward to celebrating the coziest time of year with you in the heart of Whistler Village!
Daily | Whistler Olympic Plaza
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Skate your heart out in the middle of Whistler Village. Whistler's outdoor skating rink is the perfect activity for the whole family offering free skating daily. Free helmets and push bars provided. Admission is $2, if you bring your own skates and skate rental is $9, includes admission fee.
Christmas & Holiday Dining
Sitting down with friends and family for a special meal is a tradition for many people over the holiday season. Many of the restaurants in Whistler offer special Christmas and New Year’s dinners, brunches, lunches and catering options to make you feel right at home.
Christmas Eve Carol Service
The 36th annual Christmas Eve Carol Service is hosted by the Whistler Children’s Chorus and Whistler Singers. It's an interdenominational celebration featuring traditional carols, choral music sung by the choirs and readings by community members telling the story of the birth of Christ. Come and enjoy the sense of community and ‘peace and goodwill towards all’ that this carol service creates. Entry is by donation. Photo: Tourism Whistler / Mike Crane
December 15, 2022
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Dress like Santa and Mrs. Claus and bring the festive fun to the slopes. All Santa and Mrs. Claus's will upload the Whistler Village Gondola at 8am, then ride or ski to the bottom of the Emerald Express for a group photo. *A free lift ticket will be awarded to the first 100 people to arrive at the Garibaldi Lift Company, at the base of Whistler Mountain, in full Santa or Mrs. Claus attire.
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Get an early gondola upload and the first turns of the day. This program will now include a $17 CAD one-time voucher to be used at any time throughout the day with light refreshments available at the top. Please note, the voucher is valid at any Whistler Blackcomb Food & Beverage location until April 2, 2023.
bubly™ TUBE PARK , opens in a new window
This isn't the tobogganing you remember from your childhood. More like multi-lane, high speed extreme tubing that just may be one of the best memories of your time here.
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Purchase a Whistler Blackcomb Gift Card to give as a great present or just so you don’t have the carry your wallet. A Gift Card works just like cash and can be used at all on-mountain and participating Village retailers.
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