Whistler & Blackcomb Mountain Hours of Operation

  • Whistler Blackcomb operates year-round with activities and hours of operation changing depending on the season

Please note that due to the construction of new lifts on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain, some 2018 skiing, sightseeing and bike park operations will be affected. Please see below for opening/closing dates and lift operations updates.


Whistler Blackcomb 2018 Sightseeing

The PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is accessible via the Whistler Village Gondola. For further sightseeing information and frequently asked questions, visit PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Sightseeing Information.

PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola

Summer Dates
May 26 - October, 2018 (Full hours listed below)

Summer 2018 Sightseeing Operations

Whistler Village Gondola

Operating Dates Hours
May 26 - June 15 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 5:00 PM
June 16 - September 3
 Open: 8:30 AM | Close: 5:00 PM (8:00 PM Fri - Sun)
September 4 - September 16
 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 5:00 PM (8:00 PM Sat)
September 17 - October 7
 Weekends Only (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sat, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sun)

Peak 2 Peak Gondola

Operating Dates Hours
May 26 - June 15 Open: 10:15 AM | Close: 5:00 PM
June 16 - September 3
 Open: 9:00 AM | Close: 5:00 PM
September 4 - September 16
 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 5:00 PM
September 17 - October 7
 Weekends Only

Peak Chair

Operating Dates Hours
June 23 - September 3, 2018 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 4:00 PM (5:30 PM Fri - Sun)
September 4 - September 16
 Open: 11:00 AM | Close: 4:00 PM

The Cloudraker Skybridge - (Whistler Suspension Bridge via Peak Chair)

Operating Dates Hours
July 1 - September 3, 2018 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 4:00 PM (5:30 PM Fri - Sun)
September 4 - September 16, 2018
 Open: 11:00 AM | Close: 4:00 PM

Creekside Gondola

Operating Dates Hours
June 30 - September 3, 2018 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 5:00 PM

Big Red Express

Operating Dates Hours
June 30 - September 3, 2018 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 5:00 PM

All lift and operation times are weather dependent and subject to change.

Whistler Mountain Bike Park 2018 Hours of Operation

The Whistler Mountain Bike Park will open for the 2018 season on May 18. For general information and trail maps, visit Whistler Bike Park.

Fitzsimmons Zone - Access via Fitzsimmons Express & Whistler Village Gondola

Operating Dates Hours
May 18 - September 3 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 8:00 PM
September 4 - October 8
 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 5:00 PM

Fitzsimmons Zone - Access via Creekside Gondola

Operating Dates Hours
June 16 - September 3 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 7:00 PM
September 4 - September 16
 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 5:00 PM

Garbanzo Zone - Access via Garbanzo Express & Whistler Village Gondola

Operating Dates Hours
June 16 - September 3 Open: 11:00 AM | Close: 7:00 PM
September 4 - September 16 Open: 11:00 AM | Close: 4:00 PM

Garbanzo Zone - Access via Big Red Express

Operating Dates Hours
June 30 - September 3 Open: 11:00 AM | Close: 5:00 PM
September 4 - September 16 Closed

Creek Zone - Access via Creekside Gondola**

Operating Dates Hours
June 16 - September 3 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 7:00 PM
September 4 - September 16 Open: 10:00 AM | Close: 5:00 PM

Peak Zone - Access via Peak Express to Top of the World*

Operating Dates Hours
July 23 - September 16 Open: 11:00 AM | Close: 4:00 PM

All lift and operation times are weather dependent and subject to change.*Additional lift ticket required to Ride the Top of the World Trail.**Accessing the Bike Park via Creekside is recommended for advanced and expert riders only. No beginner trails are accessible via the Creekside Gondola.

Whistler Alpine Hiking Trail Operations

Alpine Hiking operations will be updated as trails open for 2018. For general information about alpine hiking and to view trail maps, visit Alpine Hiking.

Blackcomb Mountain

Trail Name Trail Status
Alpine Walk Open
Overlord Trail Open
Treeline Trail Open
Marmot Trail Open
Lakeside Loop Open
Decker Loop Open

Whistler Mountain

Trail Name Trail Status
Whistler Summit Interpretive Walk - West Loop Open
Peak Express Traverse Open
Spearhead Walk Open
Harmony Lake Trail & Loop Open
Harmony Meadows Open
High Note Trail Open
Half Note Trail Open
Pika’s Traverse Road (Snow Walls) Open
Mathew’s Traverse Road Open

*Hiking Trails status are subject to change and are dependant on weather and conditions.

2018 Guest Services Hours of Operation

Whistler Blackcomb Guest Services (Village location)

Operating Dates
April 23 - Through Summer | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

*All operation dates, lifts and times are subject to change at any time.

Whistler Blackcomb 2018 Skiing Hours of Operation

Winter Skiing has now ended for the season. Dates for the 2018/19 season will be updated once confirmed. Visit Skiing for general information.

*All lifts are subject to weather and can close without notice.

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