Thanksgiving Long Weekend in Whistler

Things to Do in Whistler Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Fill the Thanksgiving long weekend with mountain adventures, local events and relaxed moments together.

• Enjoy family-friendly entertainment throughout Whistler Village including the inaugural Whistler Outdoor Festival.
• Walk or cycle the Valley Trail before stopping for local treats, shopping and the final Whistler Farmers' Market of the season.
• Make the most of cool temperatures and tacky trails with a few final laps in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
• Sip, stroll and discover Whistler's galleries during the Friday evening Whistler Wine Walk in October.
• Refresh your winter kit with early season sales on skis, snowboards, outerwear and accessories throughout the Village.

Early Season Sales

Whistler Blackcomb's Legendary Turkey Sale – September 19 to October 12, 2026

Whistler Blackcomb's Legendary Turkey Sale is on now until October 12 with savings on winter gear, bikes and accessories for kids and adults at participating retail locations in Whistler Village and Creekside. It's one of the biggest sale events of the year for anyone gearing up for winter.

Participating retail locations:

• Can-Ski Blackcomb
• Essentially Blackcomb in the Carleton Lodge: Unit 101, 4820 Mountain Square
• Can-Ski Westin
• Showcase Snowboards
• Can-Ski Hilton: Unit 214, 4293 Mountain Square
• Whistler Blackcomb Outlet Store

Whistler Turkey Sidewalk Sales

Thanksgiving weekend is one of the best times to shop for winter gear in Whistler. Browse Village retailers for discounts on skis, snowboards, outerwear, accessories and more as shops make room for new-season inventory. Whether you're replacing a favourite jacket or building a whole new kit, it's an ideal time to save before winter begins.

Thanksgiving Weekend Events

See what's happening during Thanksgiving in Whistler. Please see our full calendar for a listing of everything that is going on in town.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Sitting down with friends and family for a special meal is an important part of Thanksgiving. Many Whistler restaurants offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu with all the trimmings to make you feel right at home. Contact the restaurants directly for reservations and more information.

Ready-to-Go Meals

Order your Thanksgiving Turkey To Go from Portobello at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Includes a complete turkey dinner with all the trimmings for 8 – 10 people.

Celebrate Thanksgiving the Whistler Way

Celebrate the season of gratitude with a mountain escape that delivers comfort, colour, and culinary perks. Book a 3+ night stay over Thanksgiving and receive a free $100 CAD dining credit, perfect for toasting the long weekend.

Use promo code FALLDINING at checkout or call 1.800.944.7853 and mention the offer to one of our Travel Consultants when booking.

Offer Details:

• Enter promo code: FALLDINING
• Valid for arrivals from: September 8 - November 30, 2026
• Minimum 3-night stay applies
• Credit valid at participating Whistler restaurants
• Credits are only available while quantities last
• Unused Credits expire on November 30, 2026.

US Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 26, 2026

Whistler also celebrates US Thanksgiving along with our American friends in November. Many Whistler restaurants offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu with all the trimmings to make you feel right at home. Please contact the restaurants directly for reservations and more information on US Thanksgiving dinners on during the weekend.