The Local’s List: January 2022

Fresh start, fresh snow! January in Whistler is officially midwinter, which means you have every outdoor winter activity to choose from. Try cross-country skiing in the stunning vistas of Whistler Olympic Park, snowshoe amongst the trees at Lost Lake Park, explore the Callaghan Valley via snowmobile, ice fish on a frozen lake, and so much more.

Whatever you’re doing, remember to wrap up warm and bring extra layers – it’s a cold time of year! Take a read of How to Stay Warm On the Slopes in Whistler for tips.

From January 23 to 30 we’re proud to celebrate Whistler Pride and Ski Festival, one of the biggest gay and lesbian ski weeks in North America. The LGBT2QI+ pride week features a packed events schedule of guided skiing and snowboarding, as well as a variety of après events.

The festival team is currently working hard to program a festival that keeps the spirit of Whistler Pride alive while prioritizing the health and safety of attendees, so please check back soon on their events page for more information on 2022 events and tickets.

Outdoor Adventure

You’ll find us:

• Booking in for the all-women North Face Women’s Ski Camp and Women’s Showcase Snowboard Camp, happening this month January 8 and 9, and January 22 and 23. Grow your confidence and skill set with some of Whistler Blackcomb’s top, female coaches over two days on the slopes.
• Training for and racing in the Cross Country BC Teck Coast Cup Series on January 2, out at Whistler Olympic Park.
• Having some fun challenging our friends and family in the Kokanee Valley Race Series, but if the Terrain Park is more your jam check out the Park Rider Sessions as it’s the Slopestyle comp on January 23.
• Heading to the Whistler Sliding Centre to get a taste for some Olympic sliding spots, part of their Discover Program on January 23 for bobsleigh, luge and skeleton.

 

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Adventure Lite

You’ll find us:

• Adventuring off the slopes by trying some of the non-ski activities that local, Megan Wilson suggests in her blog titled No Skis? No Problem: What to Do in Whistler if You Don’t Ski or Board.
• Taking a self-guided tour of Whistler’s festive lights with the new, free app Go Whistler Tours. An Olympic and Paralympic Legacies tour is coming out later this month, so watch out for that addition.
• Relaxing at the Scandinave Spa after a hectic festive season. There’s nothing better than letting all that stress and tension melt away in the hot pools and saunas, or shaking them off in the cold plunge pools!

More ways to get outside.

Family Fun

You’ll find us:

• Sledding and ice skating at Whistler Olympic Plaza, and warming up with a hot chocolate and sweet treat from the surrounding coffee shops.
• Sliding down icy lanes on a rubber donut at the bubly Tube Park, open daily until 6 PM, which makes it a great après-ski activity for the whole family.
• Admiring the beautiful artwork of fifteen amazing Canadian artists at the Trees of Hope silent art auction, which raises funds for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. It’s on display at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Mountain Galleries until January 31.

More family-friendly activities.

Arts & Culture

• Giggling the Snowed In Comedy Tour, which comes to the Arts Centre on Monday, January 24 (shows are at 50% capacity).
• In awe, as we check out the glow-in-the-dark creations of local artist, Dave “PEPE” Petko at his solo show at The Gallery, at the Maury Young Arts Centre starting Saturday, January 8. His artwork contains phosphorescent pigment which, when charged with light, glows in the dark; slowly fading and creating an eerie nighttime version of the painting.
• Discovering the world of Jean Paul Riopelle with Riopelle: The Call of Northern Landscapes and Indigenous Cultures, on display at the Audain Art Museum until February 21, 2022.⁠
• Visiting the Adele Campbell Fine Art gallery on January 1, the last day of their Annual Art of Winter Group Exhibition, which celebrates the gallery’s incredible, Canadian artists.

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You’ll find us:

More arts and culture activities.

Eating, Drinking & Shopping

• Travelling the globe via hot chocolate at the Braidwood Tavern, whose bar team have created a menu of boozy-hot chocolates with hints of Paris, Tokyo, Oaxaca, Whistler and the North Pole!
• Getting cozy at the new Winter Den, pop-up restaurant at Nita Lake Lodge. The decor and menu are a celebration of the winter season with playful and inspired dishes like Duck Donuts, Lobster Radiatori and succulent, Prince Edward Island Steaks. They also have cheese and chocolate fondues, and of course an extensive list of wines, craft cocktails, beers and winter warmers.
• Sampling some of the winter cocktails at Whistler’s bars and restaurants like the Apple Crisp at Black’s Pub, the Grampa’s Topcoat at The Raven Room, Coffee Boulevardier at the Cinnamon Bear Bar, and Lavender Sour at Caramba.

You’ll find us:

More on Village shopping, dining and arts and culture.

Save the Date

Whistler happenings to put in your calendar for the month ahead.

• • • Valentine’s Day | February 14
    • Family Day | February 21
    • Coast Outdoors P’ayakentsut Cross Country Ski Event | February 26

Find more event information on our events calendar.

Don’t Forget . . .

• • • Please remember that COVID-19 isn’t on vacation, stay home if you have any symptoms, however mild, and get tested if your symptoms are consistent with COVID-19
    • Practice physical distancing
    • Wear a mask in indoor public settings
    • Wash your hands often
    • Winter tires and chains are required on the Sea to Sky Highway 99 between October 1 to March 31.
    • Winter parking regulations are in effect November 1 to March 31. There’s no parking in the Day Lots from 3 AM to 6 AM for snow clearing, and in Whistler neighbourhoods there’s no parking on the even side Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM (excluding holidays), and no parking on the odd side year-round.