Whistler Blackcomb Introduces NEW Sightseeing Hours of Operation for Spring & Summer 2023

Access to Whistler Village Gondola, Blackcomb Gondola, and the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will vary throughout the season:

PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola:
• June 10 - September 10, Daily
• September 11 - 24, Saturday and Sunday only

Peak Express Chair:
• June 17 – September 10, Daily

Important notes:
• May 23 – June 9 no sightseeing available on Whistler Blackcomb
• Sightseeing for the most part will be via Blackcomb Gondola access only and guests will need to make their way to the upper village
• For full lift hours of operation and sightsee access information visit whistlerblackcomb.com

*Hours of operation are subject to change*

Crankworx Returns to Whistler - NEW July Dates

New for 2023 - Crankworx will be in Whistler from July 21 - 30. The world-famous festival celebrates the heart and soul of gravity-fuelled mountain biking. Crankworx Whistler brings together the best riders and biggest bike fans in the world for 10 days of racing, slopestyle competitions, Kidsworx events, bike demos and the chance to shred Whistler’s trails with other like-minded bike fans. crankworx.com

Vallea Lumina Returns this Summer June 1

Vallea Lumina, a magical multi-media nightwalk in pursuit of hidden wonders extends their winter tours until May 18 with summer tours beginning June 1. Ignite your senses with an immersive light show set in the forested surrounds of Cougar Mountain. An unforgettable evening adventure perfect for all ages, groups and families. vallealumina.com

New Vice President, Destination & Market Development at Tourism Whistler

After 17 years with Tourism Whistler, Karen Goodwin is retiring this spring in order to spend more time with her family. We would like to introduce you to Tory Kargl who has been promoted from within Tourism Whistler to Vice President, Destination & Market Development.

Tory has been with our organization for 13 years and most recently held the position of Director of Whistler.com & Visitor Services. Prior to Tourism Whistler, Tory fulfilled sales manager roles at Nita Lake Lodge in both conference sales and travel trade leisure sales; and before that worked in several sales positions at Whistler Blackcomb Mountains. Tory’s wealth of management, sales, packaging, marketing and operations experience with diverse business units – the mountains, hotel, tourism bureau, and reservations company,  provides an excellent basis for leading the team and working with partners like yourselves.

New E-Bike Food Tour from Whistler Tasting Tours

Whistler Tasting Tours announced an exciting new E-Bike Food Tour set to operate this summer from late May to late September. This 3.5 hour guided e-bike tour features 3 delicious meals & treats at restaurants/cafes that are outside of the main Whistler Village area. Along the way, the guide enhances the experience with their local knowledge and enthusiasm for the wonderful food & activity scene as well as the history of Whistler. whistlertastingtours.com

Discover Whistler Valley Tours

Whistler Valley Tours offers daily sightseeing tours in beautiful Whistler year-round in rain, shine, or snow! A premium locally owned and operated company that specialises in encompassing must-do Whistler sightseeing tours showcasing the entire Whistler Valley like no other. The perfect tours to see a lot in a small amount of time. whistlervalleytours.com

Copper Cayuse Outfitters 1/2 Day Ride with Supper

Copper Cayuse Outfitters bring back their popular Half Day Ride with Cowboy Supper. Spend 5 hours over an afternoon and evening riding along the Birkenhead Lake stopping at base camp for a delicious Cowboy supper feast. Relax around the campfire before returning to civilisation. coppercayuseoutfitters.ca 

Aloha Whistler Luxury Accommodations

Luxury townhome and condo rental business, Aloha Whistler Accommodations are now working with international trade partners. The locally family owned business are passionate about delivering nothing but the best and offer a selection of the best luxury accommodations for rental in Whistler. alohawhistler.com

New Self-Guided Tours

Go Whistler Tours is a free app of informative self-guided tours. Enjoy DIY exploration of various routes and points of interest and discover a new side of Whistler. Sample tours include:

• Weird and Wonderful Trees – a short, two-kilometre wander around Whistler Village to visit some of our oldest residents
• Whistler’s Cultural Connector – follow a pathway that leads you between six cultural institutions and uncover the stories that enrich Whistler’s culture
• Craft Beer – get your suds on with a tour de beer around Whistler
• Sweet Treats – a tour of some of Whistler’s best places to pick up a treat. Happy sugar rush!
• Lost Lake Nature Walk – discover more about the species that call Whistler home and how all things in nature, including us, are interconnected

New tours will be added regularly here.

ASK Whistler -Whistler's Mobile Live Chat

Ask Whistler is a mobile live chat service ready to help your clients uncover everything Whistler has to offer, from getting insider tips on things to do, to deciding where to go for dinner, or even helping them find their way around the resort. Think of it as your clients own personal concierge at their fingertips. Get chatting with a local expert here. Live agents are available from 8 AM to 7 PM PST daily.

Arts & Culture

Whistler Summer Concert Series 2023

The annual Whistler Summer Concert Series is back this summer season and opens with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on Canada Day Long Weekend. From classical music and indie pop to chilled-out beats, R&B and rock bands, Whistler Olympic Plaza is the place to be for free, outdoor concerts all summer long. Bring your picnic blanket, grab a spot on the great lawn, or dance the night away. whistler.com

Visit the UNCEDED Exhibition at the SLCC

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre's (SLCC) exhibition, UNCEDED: A Photographic Journey into Belonging is on until May 21, 2023. Set in breathtaking Sea to Sky locations from K’emk’emeláy (Vancouver) to Ts’zil (Mount Currie) mountain, the UNCEDED exhibit asks the guest to look at the world through a different lens. Join the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for a photographic journey onto the UNCEDED Territories of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Úxwumixw, the Lil’wat7ul and where their territories meet in Whistler, BC. slcc.ca

Audain Art Museum Special Exhibitions

The Audain Art Museum hosts a number of exciting Special Exhibitions each year. Dedicated to presenting a wide range of artists and artistic practices, the Museum’s exhibitions include both historical and contemporary art.

The Collectors’ Cosmos: The Meakins-McClaran Print Collection, provides a glimpse into the making of what became one of the foremost private collections of European prints in Canada. Built over the course of four decades, the core of this collection comprises a wealth of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Dutch and Flemish prints. The exhibit is on show until May 15, 2023.

Manabu Ikeda: Flowers from the Wreckage, showing June 24 - October 9, explores how artist Manabu Ikeda seeks inspiration from his surroundings to bring attention and awe to viewers, as a way of sending warnings about the painful reality of environmental disasters.

Svava Tergesen: Ornamental Cookery, a site-specific installation exploring the symbolic potential of everyday objects, combining handicraft techniques such as cooking and textile art with photography. On display in the Audain Art Museum's Upper Galleries until June 11. audainartmuseum.com

New + Returning Events

• Whistler Farmers Market - May 21 - October 8 whistlerfarmersmarket.org
• Whistler Children’s Festival – May 19 – 21 & May 27 - 28. whistlerchildrensfestival.com
• Whistler Half Marathon – June 2 - 4 whistlerhalfmarathon.com
• Comfortably Numb Trail Running Race – June 10 raceroster.com
• Back Forty Marathon XC MTB Race – June 10 worca.com
• XFONDO Bike Race – June 17 xfondo.com
• RBC GranFondo – September 9 rbcgranfondo.com