Whistler Olympic Park
The Nordic venue of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler Olympic Park offers snow activities for all ages and abilities. Explore the park on cross-country skis or snowshoes. Lessons and rentals are available plus dog-friendly ski and snowshoe trails. Play on the toboggan hill, try biathlon, sightsee and learn about the park’s legacy as an Olympic venue. The park has a Day Lodge with licensed restaurant, retail and rental shop and ski school.
Winter 2017/18 Hours and Dates of Operation*
Make sure to check the trail conditions ahead of your arrival to check which trails are open and which activities are available.
Whistler Olympic Park’s winter season 2017/2018 runs from November 23, 2017 until late March/early April 2018 (weather dependant).
Winter Opearting Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesdays (December 13 - March 7, 2017) 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sat/Sun/Holidays: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
*Please note all dates, pricing, hours and trail availability are snow and weather dependant and subject to change. Please confirm with Whistler Olympic Park at 1.604.964.0060
Facilities - Day Lodge
Full Details On Facilities
The beautiful full-service Whistler Olympic Park Day Lodge is where you’ll
find friendly staff to help you make the most of your experience. Services
available at the Day Lodge include:
- Pass sales for skiing, snowshoeing or backcountry access
- Lessons for all ages and abilities
- Equipment and locker rentals
- Ski tuning and public waxing facilities
- Retail essentials
- Change facilities with showers and toilets
- First aid centre
- Fully licensed restaurant
- Fireplace lounge and sun drenched deck
- Meeting room and venue rentals available
Whistler Olympic Park Activities
Cross Country Skiing
- Ski Callaghan Nordic Centre features more than 90 kilometres of recreational cross-country ski trails (includes 30 km of dog-friendly trails)
- Expertly groomed terrain for both classic and skate skiing, ranging from beginner to expert
- Skiing under the stars with a network of night skiing trails (available mid-winter on Wednesdays)
- Lessons for beginners and those wanting to develop technique
- Full service Day Lodge offering rental equipment including Chariots for toddlers
Snowshoeing
- Fun, low-impact activity for anyone who can walk
- Over 40 km of wilderness snowshoe trails (with 15km dog-friendly trails)
- Rental equipment including snowshoes, poles and overboots
Biathlon
- Ski fast, shoot straight - discover the unique sport of biathlon
- Sign up for a unique biathlon program and try the sport today
Tobogganing
- Family fun in the dedicated sledding hill
- Helmets and toboggans available to rent - free with entry to the park
- Area is suitable for children and young families
- Enjoy views of the Olympic ski jumps and mountain ranges
Backcountry Skiing
- Backcountry access tickets available at park gates
- Access famous backcountry day trips such as skiing to Hanging Lake, snowshoeing to Beverley Creek, or summiting Rainbow or Sproatt Mountains
- Users assume all backcountry risk upon entering
- Whistler Olympic Park provides access for daytrips only, no overnight parking