Beyond the slopes, Whistler in winter means snowmobiling (Blackcomb Snowmobile, 4293 Mountain Square), dog sledding (Canadian Wilderness Adventures, Callaghan Valley), sleigh rides (Blackcomb Snowmobile), and ice skating (Whistler Olympic Plaza).
Whistler is a resort town about 125 km north of Vancouver with its village at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. It was the Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Winter Olympics, and its Olympic venues are open to visitors. All prices below are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Blackcomb Snowmobile tours
Family-owned since 1992, with 2 and 3 hour wilderness, family and private tours. On family tours, kids 5 to 12 ride free with a paying adult.
From CAD $239 per person sharing, or CAD $279 single driver (2-hour tour), as listed on 2026-11-08
Trapper's Run dog sledding
A 3-hour round trip, including shuttle, through old-growth forest in the Callaghan Valley. Departures are at 8 am and 11 am.
From CAD $799 per sled for 1 or 2 people (higher in peak season), as listed on 2026-11-08
Blackcomb Snowmobile Holiday Sleigh Ride
A 2-hour round trip from Whistler Village by sleigh. It needs at least 6 people to run.
CAD $199 per adult, CAD $149 per child 3 to 12, as listed on 2026-11-08
Whistler Olympic Plaza skating rink
An outdoor rink in the village run by the municipality. It reopens November 26, 2026, weather permitting.
CAD $6.25 per adult, CAD $3.75 ages 4 to 12, skate rental CAD $7.25, as listed on 2026-11-08
bubly Tube Park
More than 1,000 feet of tubing lanes with a conveyor lift back to the top. Reach it from the village on the Excalibur Gondola, no lift ticket needed.
Whistler Olympic Park
The 2010 Nordic venue in the Callaghan Valley, with cross-country and snowshoe trails including more than 12 km of dog-friendly trails. Winter opens November 27, with night skiing Mondays and Wednesdays from December 14, 2026.
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola
A 4.4 km gondola between Whistler and Blackcomb, 436 m above the valley at its highest point. The ride takes about 11 minutes.
Audain Art Museum
A collection of British Columbia art, including works by Emily Carr. Open Thursday to Monday, 11 am to 6 pm.
CAD $22 per adult, free for ages 18 and under, as listed on 2026-11-08
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
A cultural centre of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations, with hourly guided tours and a cafe. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.
CAD $25 per adult, CAD $12 ages 6 to 18 (CAD $20 / $10 from November 6 to December 16, 2026), plus GST, as listed on 2026-11-08
Whistler Brewing Company
A local brewery with a taphouse. Guided tours with tastings run all year.
Scandinave Spa Whistler
An outdoor Nordic spa in the forest with hot pools, cold plunges, saunas and rest areas. The spa is silent and open daily 9 am to 10 pm.
From CAD $138 for the Thermal Journey (Mon to Thu, regular season, plus tax), as listed on 2026-11-08
The 2010 Olympic sliding track, where visitors can try passenger bobsleigh with a pro pilot or public skeleton. No experience is needed.
Not skiing? Pair a morning dog sled or snowmobile tour with an afternoon at Scandinave Spa, and book the spa on a Monday to Thursday for the lower rate.
Where to stay in Whistler
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Beyond the slopes, Whistler in winter means snowmobiling (Blackcomb Snowmobile, 4293 Mountain Square), dog sledding (Canadian Wilderness Adventures, Callaghan Valley), sleigh rides (Blackcomb Snowmobile), and ice skating (Whistler Olympic Plaza). Pair a morning dog sled or snowmobile tour with an afternoon at Scandinave Spa, and book the spa on a Monday to Thursday for the lower rate.
Yes. Blackcomb Snowmobile, 4293 Mountain Square: Family-owned since 1992, with 2 and 3 hour wilderness, family and private tours. On family tours, kids 5 to 12 ride free with a paying adult.
Yes. Canadian Wilderness Adventures, Callaghan Valley: A 3-hour round trip, including shuttle, through old-growth forest in the Callaghan Valley. Departures are at 8 am and 11 am.
Yes. Blackcomb Snowmobile: A 2-hour round trip from Whistler Village by sleigh. It needs at least 6 people to run.
Olympic Plaza rink for toddlers: free skating for ages 3 and under, with free helmets and skate aids. Audain Art Museum for youth: free admission for ages 18 and under. World Ski & Snowboard Festival: free outdoor concerts in the village each April.
As of November 8, 2026, Whistler Blackcomb has 40.2" of snow in the 7-day forecast.
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