There is lots to look forward to in Whistler this summer. With travel restrictions easing and businesses excited for visitors, read all about what's new and happening below. Looking for more? Visit Tourism Whistler's Trade Website.
What's New + Happening
Cloudraker Skybridge Will Open for Summer 2022
After a two year hiatus, the Cloudraker Skybridge will open June 18 – September 5. It will span 130m from Whistler Peak to the West Ridge, crossing high above Whistler Bowl. In addition, the Raven’s Eye Lookout with a viewing platform showcasing 360° views from Whistler’s Peak will open. Whistler Blackcomb’s summer launched on May 21, with hiking, biking and sightseeing. The Whistler Mountain Bike Park opened May 19. Once snow melts, the Top of the World bike trail will open. The Roundhouse Umbrella Bar is welcoming guests to raise a glass (weekends through mid-June and then open daily). whistlerblackcomb.com
Escape! Whistler Introduces 2 New Escape Rooms
Escape! Whistler have brought online two new escape rooms making a total of 6 fun filled live escape room experiences. They are The Pirate Ship, The Buried Cabin, The Pinball Machine, The Underwater Lair, The Yukon Gold and The Rabbit Hole. Prices are increasing this season from $35pp+GST to $36.99+GST. escapewhistler.com
Whistler Bike Valet is Back for the Summer
Back for the Summer 2022 season by popular demand, the Whistler Bike Valet service will be resuming. The free service will provide secure bicycle parking at Whistler Olympic Plaza, Lost Lake Park and Rainbow Park. They will also be providing free and secure storage of your personal water craft, such as paddle boards, and bagged items such as back packs. Running from June 25 to September 5 on select days and times. whistlerbikevalet.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:
Fitzsimmons Creek Accessible Nature trail – a short exploration of biodiversity on Whistler’s first accessible nature trail
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!
Natural Wonders via Bike – explore the biodiversity and geology of Whistler on this 11-kilometre tour that is best enjoyed by bike or E-bike
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.
New and Returning Events
Xterra Whistler added to 2022 World Tour, June 11-12 xterraplanet.com
From funk instrumentals 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 and grab a spot on the great lawn or dance up at the stage to live DJ sets before the headlining performers begin at 7:30. Free bike valet is available when ride your bike to the concerts. whistler.com
Arts & Culture
Carving of the Community Reconciliation Canoe at SLCC
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) are hosting the carving of the Community Reconciliation Canoe, with Master Carver Chief Ray Natraoro (Ses Siyam) of Squamish Nation leading SLCC Apprentices Brandon Hall of Squamish Nation and Q̓áwam̓ Redmond Andrews of Lil’wat Nation through spring and summer of 2022. The Community Reconciliation Canoe carving is featured in guided tours Wednesday through Sunday until September 4th, 2022. slcc.ca
New Exhibit at Audain Art Museum
Wolves: The Art of Dempsey Bob at the Audain Art Museum is running to August 14, 2022. It is the first-ever retrospective exhibition of this noted BC artist’s work drawn from public and private collections across Canada. Bob’s production from the 1970s to the present is rooted in the visual as well as oral traditions of his Tahltan and Tlingit ancestors. This master carver’s oeuvre includes masks, helmets, spoons, rattles, panels and wall sculptures alongside a variety of other media such as bronze casting, gold smithing, print making and robe design. audainartmuseum.com
Culinary Highlights
Spo7ez Summer Feast, Dates TBA
A group dining experience unlike any other. Spend the evening with the Spo7ez Performance Team. Experience a culinary journey at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre that blends traditional ingredients and food preparation with modern plates. Cultural Ambassadors in regalia share songs and stories from Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation throughout the evening. slcc.ca
Mountain Top Summer Feasts
Mountain Top Summer Feasts are back! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening at the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain enjoy an incredible, mountain top dining experience with live music. Enjoy mouthwatering mains, fresh salads and delicious desserts at 1,800m (6,000ft), it’s great for the whole family. whistlerblackcomb.com
Crystal Hut Salmon Bake
Back for the 2022 spring and summer season is the Crystal Hut Salmon Bake by ATV or Jeep from Canadian Wilderness. An unforgettable adventure! The original Whistler salmon bake, known by reputation as Whistler’s best adventure dining tour. Climb 6,000 ft in your ATV up Blackcomb Mountain to the Crystal Hut with the most spectacular patio in Whistler. Relax and enjoy the sweet sounds of live entertainment as your chef prepares a West Coast classic including maple glazed wild BC Salmon, local vegetables, fresh salads, and a delicious dessert. Treat yourself to a unique dining experience like no other! canadianwilderness.com
Alta + Audain: Fine Dining Art Experience
The Alta + Audain: Fine Dining Art Experience returns this summer running every Friday night from mid July through early September. Guests enjoy an intimate guided tour of the Museum followed by an open-air four-course dinner served from Alta Bistro’s vintage 1967 Airstream mobile restaurant beneath the award-winning architecture of the 56,000 square foot building. The menu is centered with seasonal ingredients and themes, creating a unique experience featuring tastes of British Columbia. audainartmuseum.com
Looking Ahead
Vail Resorts Announces New Chairlifts to Enhance Guest Experience for the 2022-23 Winter Season
Big Red Express: The replacement of the existing high-speed 4-person lift with a high-speed 6-person chair will increase uphill capacity by nearly 30% and enhance and modernize the guest experience mid-mountain out of the Creekside area.
Creekside Gondola: A new high-speed 8-person gondola, replacing the existing 6-person gondola, will significantly improve wait times and increase out-of-base uphill capacity by 35% in the Creekside area, especially on high-volume days. Read more here.
