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What's New on the Mountains
Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day
Winter is on the horizon. Whistler Blackcomb plans to kick off the 2026/27 ski and snowboard season on November 20, welcoming skiers and riders back to the mountains for another winter of big terrain, deep turns and days spent outside. With opening day approaching, now’s the time to start planning your winter in Whistler and keep an eye out for the latest mountain conditions, lift operations and terrain updates.
Permanent Daylight Savings and Your Whistler Blackcomb Experience
British Columbia’s move to permanent Daylight Saving Time will bring some changes to Whistler Blackcomb’s operating hours for Winter 2026/27. From opening day, planned for November 20, through January 15, most valley and alpine lifts are expected to operate from 9 AM – 3:30 PM, shifting 30 minutes later to better align with available daylight. Most Snow School lessons will also start and finish 30 minutes later during this period. As daylight increases, lift operations are planned to return to traditional hours in mid-February, while spring hours will remain unchanged. Guests participating in seasonal or specialty programs will receive details directly from Whistler Blackcomb.
Know Before You Go: What to Expect in Whistler This Winter 2026/27
What's New in the Village and Valley
Rethinking Single-Use Coffee Cups in Whistler
What does it take to shift a resort community away from single use? Reuse Whistler is tackling one of the destination’s everyday waste streams with a community-wide reusable cup program designed to make choosing to reuse as convenient as choosing disposable. Visitors and residents can borrow a cup from participating cafés and return it at locations throughout Whistler. The initiative has already kept thousands of single-use cups out of circulation, with plans to explore Reuse at events and, longer term, expand into other areas of the visitor experience. Tourism Whistler’s Changemaker Series goes behind the scenes with Reuse Whistler’s Claire Ruddy and local pro skier and environmental advocate Mike Douglas.
Meadow Park Closed for Rejuvenation Work
Meadow Park is closed for construction from April 7 to November 2026 for the Meadow Park Rejuvenation Project. The park is being redeveloped to replace the infrastructure to better meet the needs of the many community members and visitors who use it and also to adapt to climate change. Learn more at whistler.ca.
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Vail Resorts Puts Guest Experience at the Center of New Growth Plan
Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz announced a new era for the company, as of July 2026. The new growth plan begins with a multi-year transformation of the end-to-end guest journey, setting a new standard for the modern ski experience across its network of premier mountain destinations. It will raise the bar on mountain food with significant investment to elevate its most popular dishes and launch Epic Ascent, an enhanced private lesson experience with concierge services, white-glove gear rental and high-touch customer support. Learn more.
Epic SchoolKids Registration Now Open
Back for 2026/27, Epic SchoolKids Whistler Blackcomb Pack provides five days of free skiing for Canadian and Washington State kindergartners through to grade five students. No purchase necessary!
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Evolve E-Bike Share Program
To promote active transportation, an e-bike share program is available in Whistler in the spring, summer and fall. E-bike parking stations are located throughout the valley in neighbourhoods and at popular amenities and parks. Learn more at evo.ca/evolve.
New Tap-to-Pay on Whistler Transit
BC Transit is making it easier for people to ride fixed-route buses in the Whistler Transit System. As of February 24, riders now have the option to pay their fare with a tap of a debit card, credit card or mobile wallet. Tap to pay gives riders the flexibility to pay in the way that works best for them. Learn more at www.bctransit.com.
Kids Ride Free
BC Transit offers free transit for children 12 and under every day. Learn more at www.bctransit.com.
For more on transit options in Whistler, including maps, schedules, fares and pass information, visit BC Transit.
This service is partially funded by revenues from pay parking lot fees in Whistler.
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