Whistler is in full winter swing with activities, races and events. With more daylight, Whistler Blackcomb’s slopes are open longer, with the last upload from the base of the mountains now at 3:30 PM.
Celebrate Family Day in Whistler on February 16, with plenty to do for all ages. Check out our blog on Family Activities in Whistler for inspiration. PSA, it’s Valentine’s Day on February 14, so we put together a few ideas with a Whistler spin for you!
Here’s what’s happening in Whistler this February.
Outdoor Adventure
You’ll find us:
- Getting in some early morning fitness while meeting new ski-touring and split-boarding buddies at the Blackcomb Dawn Patrol hosted by Mt.Waddington Outdoors. This free morning ski tour starts at 7 AM at the bottom of the Blackcomb Gondola (this month on February 4, 14 and 18) and uses the Blackcomb-designated up-track. The uphill skinning takes about 1.5 hours, followed by a fun cruise back down to Whistler Village, where the crew gets together for a coffee (optional). The event is free, but reserving a spot is encouraged.
- Heading out in a 15-passenger snowcat to higher elevations with The Callaghan. Their shuttle service gives you access to their Nordic trails and the wilds of the Callaghan Valley backcountry (for the latter, make sure you’ve got the knowledge and gear you need to stay safe).
- Preparing our thighs for some racing! It’s the Kokanee Valley Race Series on February 12 and 19, followed by the Peak to Valley Race on February 27 and 28. If cross-country is more your thing, the Coast Outdoors Payak Cross-Country Ski Loppet happens on February 28.
- Skiing the powder and/or corduroy with Dawn Patrol. Hosted by Whistler Heli-Skiing, guests upload with a guide at 7:30 AM, getting early access to the mountain. Then, once the lifts open to the public, your guide gets you lift line priority, guiding you until midday.
Adventure Lite
You’ll find us:
- Brushing up on our Olympic history knowledge on the Olympic Snowshoe Tour at Whistler Olympic Park. This is a private experience designed just for you (not a group tour), where you explore old-growth forests and enjoy breathtaking scenery. Along the way, you’ll learn about the park’s Olympic legacy, natural history and Indigenous artwork found throughout the venue. With the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games approaching, this tour also offers a unique opportunity to connect with the Nordic sports you’ll soon see on the world stage.
- Gliding along snowy trails around Lost Lake Park. Set your own pace as you make your way through the peaceful forest on cross-country skis, just minutes away from Whistler Village. Read more in our guide to Cross-Country Skiing at Lost Lake.
- Dipping a rod into a frozen lake on an ice fishing adventure. February is a good month for it; read more in How to Ice Fish in Whistler.
- Cheering on the skiers and boarders soaring through rings of fire at the base of Whistler Mountain on Sunday evenings (7:30 PM) at the Fire & Ice Show. Hear about the volcanoes and glaciers that shaped the Whistler Valley, and about Spo7ez, a village shared by the Squamish Nation and the Lil’wat Nation.
More ways to get outside.
Family Fun
You’ll find us:
- Celebrating Family Day (Monday, February 16), with 25% off cross-country ski, snowshoe and toboggan day tickets at Whistler Olympic Park. For more Family Day inspo, check out our blog What to Do in Whistler with the Family. Our tip would be to book activities and restaurants ahead of time, as it will be busy over that weekend.
- Enjoying the complimentary Family Day programming at the Audain Art Museum on February 16, including vault tours with the director, kids’ art-making stations, a DJ après party and more!
- Experiencing the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) with the fam. Although the SLCC is closed on Monday, February 16, it is open over the weekend and free for children and youth (0 to 18) with a paying adult. They have guided tours, storytelling and workshops. Check out their events page for more details.
- Going for dinner and a “movie”, with a forest twist. Vallea Lumina is a multi-media light show in the forest just north of Whistler Village. The result is a magical experience for all ages.
- Exploring Whistler Blackcomb via the Family Certified Route. Designed for riders of all levels, especially the little shredders, this Wonder Route shares kid-friendly spots and magical adventures. If you’re skiing with a little one, check out our blog, Whistler’s Best Beginner Green Ski Runs.
More family-friendly activities.
Arts & Culture
You’ll find us:
- Hanging out with the athletes of Natural Selection at the Super Session Hang on February 1 at Evo Rentals. Athletes will be on-site taking photos, answering questions and getting stoked for the upcoming competition at Whistler’s own Journeyman Lodge. The event is free, but you need to RSVP in advance.
- Checking out Building the Spirit: Whistler’s Volunteers of the 2010 Games at the Whistler Museum. The Museum is re-mounting this special exhibition, in honour of the vital role that volunteers played in realizing the 2010 Whistler Olympic Games. Plus, don’t miss the chance to sit down and listen to the Speaker Series – Carrying the Games: The Volunteers of the 2010 Olympics on February 6 to dive even deeper.
- Laughing along with the Laugh Out LIVE! crew at Pocket Bacon on February 7. Whistler’s acclaimed comedy variety show returns with an all-new production, jam-packed with improv and sketch comedy, outrageous characters, original short films and massive prize giveaways. If you are looking for more comedy, check out the Whistler Comedy Classic on February 28 for a night of top-tier stand-up with some of Canada’s best comedians.
- Soothing our nervous systems through melodic sound waves at the Sound Bath and Mediation Circle at Yogacara on February 7, and again at the Twilight Sound Bath at the Maury Young Arts Centre on February 18.
- Getting creative at the Anonymous Art Show Paint & Sip on February 12. It’s a relaxed, creative evening designed to help you create a piece for Whistler’s most anticipated community art exhibition and fundraiser: the Anonymous Art Show. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this event is the perfect way to unleash your creativity and prepare your entry for Whistler’s largest community art exhibit (which opens in March).
- Celebrating Family Day Weekend at the 11th Annual Winter Carnival at The Point Artist Run Centre. Sunday night (February 15) brings a classic Point soirée, with great food and drinks, live music and dancing. The fun continues Monday (February 16) with a lineup of family-friendly entertainment and activities everyone can enjoy. Good vibes, great music, and something for all ages!
- Starting our Valentine’s evening at The Art of Cocktail: Love, Art Rosé at the Audain Art Museum on February 13. Whether it’s date night or a celebration with friends, mix things up with a hands-on cocktail-making experience featuring the Luc Belaire Rare Rosé, inspired by the work of artist Graham Gillmore. Tickets include gallery access on the day of the event.
- Immersing ourselves in the magic of Candlelight concerts at the Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More on February 15. Discover the music of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons under the glow of candlelight in Whistler.
- Discovering the beauty of precision and pattern at the Intro to Kumink Woodworking workshop on February 22, focusing on the traditional Japanese woodworking technique Kumiko, led by local artist Rob LeBlanc. The event is ticketed, so grab yours now!
- Learning how to carve our own stone art ‘Love Token’ at Fathom Stone Gallery’s Valentine’s Day Class. This workshop is perfect for solo visitors, couples, Galentine’s groups, or anyone wanting a creative keepsake. If you’re looking for a date night, try the Together: Carving for Two workshop, where each participant carves one half of a pair (such as two halves of a heart). Both classes are on daily until February 28. Be sure to sign up in advance.
Eating, Drinking & Shopping
You’ll find us:
- Sipping on bubbles at the new Veuve Clicquot in the Snow at the Fairmont Chateau. This new exclusive pop-up will take place on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the winter ski season. The experience transforms The Mallard Lounge’s outdoor deck into a chic alpine snow terrace, where après celebrations unfold.
- Getting our groove on at the SkiiTour Apraves Series on February 25. Get ready for Whistler’s ultimate après event back at the GLC! Hailing from the snow-covered peaks of Whistler, SkiiTour brings upbeat, feel-good house music that keeps the energy grooving, all while serving a nostalgic retro ski vibe. This event sells out every time, so grab your tickets before they’re gone.
- Soaking in the epic mountain views while sipping an ice-cold Corona at the Corona Music Series at the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain on February 22. After some laps, dance under the open sky as top DJs spin high-energy beats all afternoon. Whether you’re fresh off the slopes or just here for the party, this après-ski scene is the place to be.
- Doing après the Swedish way at the Swedish Afterski at the Longhorn Saloon on Tuesdays. Don’t miss out on this local tradition for 10 years; come and party like the Europeans do. Celebrate a day on the slopes with dancing and sing-alongs.
- Treating ourselves to a savoury Fried Bannock Breakfast Sandwich, served at Raven’s Nest at the top of Creekside Gondola on Whistler Mountain. The Bannock is made with love by the Thunderbird Cafe in the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, and is the perfect way to start your day on the slopes.
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Be a Responsible Traveller: Don’t Love It to Death
- Help keep Whistler green by choosing tap water over bottled water, avoiding single-use plastics, leaving the car at home, choosing active transportation and sorting garbage properly to reduce your waste.
- Be AdventureSmart and always practice Leave No Trace principles.
- Consider our Responsible Travel pillars, Respect Nature, Think Environment, Don’t Love It to Death and Support Local.
- Whistler Alert is the official emergency notification system used by the RMOW to communicate with residents and visitors during emergencies via text message, phone and email. We encourage you to sign up for it while you’re here (just in case). When you register, you will be asked to provide your contact number and the date you plan to leave Whistler so that you don’t receive alerts when you’re back home.
If You’re Driving . . .
- Take a read of Go Car Free: 8 Reasons to Ditch the Car on Your Whistler Trip in case we can convince you that you don’t need your car!
- Take advantage of the new reservations-based parking program. From 6 AM to 11 AM on weekends, public holidays, and December 27 to 31, Lots 6, 7 and 8, and Creekside Parkade will be reserved for those with (free) general and carpool parking reservations. Check out all the details here.
- Winter tires or chains are required by law on the Sea to Sky Highway from now until March 31. Make sure to check you have these, especially if you’re using a rental car. Read more on our Road Conditions page.
- Help reduce congestion on the highway by travelling during non-peak times. Peak travel times on the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler include Friday afternoons and evenings, weekends and holidays. To avoid this busy time, plan to visit Whistler midweek when the highway and the resort are typically quieter. Extend your weekend – plan to arrive on Thursday night and leave on Monday morning to avoid the weekend traffic. If you’re visiting Whistler only for the day, plan on staying for dinner to avoid the rush of day traffic leaving the resort after the mountain closes.
- Always check DriveBC for current road conditions before getting on the road. Follow @DriveBC on Twitter and listen to MountainFM for the latest updates.
- Paid parking is in effect in all the Day Lots, although there is complimentary parking from 5 PM to 8 AM. Overnight parking is not allowed in the Day Lots over winter (November 1 to March 31). Please check the RMOW website for more information on parking, including an interactive map.
