What’s New in Whistler
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What's New on the Mountains
Spring Operation Updates for Whistler Blackcomb
Spring has arrived at Whistler Blackcomb, bringing longer days and more time to enjoy skiing and riding. There are still plenty of opportunities to get in some great laps. On April 22, Whistler Blackcomb transitioned to spring operations and Whistler Mountain closed for the 2024/25 winter season. Skiing and riding continues on Blackcomb Mountain through to May 19. Opening day for the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is May 16, with sightseeing access commencing May 17. Read more at whistlerblackcomb.com.
Winter 2025/26 Parking Update for Whistler Blackcomb
Improvements to your parking and arrival experience at Whistler Blackcomb are coming for the Winter 2025/26 season. Please check back for an update in the coming weeks. Whistler Blackcomb introduced a trial carpooling program in Winter 2024/25, which applied to Upper Lot 7 and Creekside Garage level P1 on weekends and peak periods. It incentivized carpooling by providing free priority parking access to vehicles with four or more occupants. See more information and FAQs at whistlerblackcomb.com.
Know Before You Go: Skiing and Snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb
What's New in the Village and Valley
Rainbow Park Rejuvenation
Final improvements at Rainbow Park are taking place up until Thursday, May 15. The park, washrooms and Valley Trail remain open to the public. The work includes a new bike rack and bike share station. It also includes park hammock improvements, extra irrigation and shrub replacements. Lawn levelling and the washroom area will be completed soon, including railway crossing surface replacement, bee turf and wildflower seeding.
Whistler Hotels Receive Michelin Keys
The Michelin Guide has released its first ranking of luxury hotels awarded Michelin Keys, with three hotels in Whistler bestowed with the honour from the prestigious guide. Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Four Seasons Resort Whistler each earned two Michelin Keys and Nita Lake Lodge earned one Michelin Key. Read more at guide.michelin.com.
Season Passes On Sale Now for Winter 2025/26!
There are several pass options available, with something to suit the needs of every skier and rider, from Day Passes to full Season Passes. Passes are available on whistler.com when booked in a lodging package, with savings of up to 65% off Whistler Blackcomb Day Passes. Epic Passes give you the freedom to not only visit Whistler Blackcomb, but more than 70 owned and partner resorts in North America, Europe and Japan. Lift tickets will be limited this season. If you know you’ll ski or ride, buy your passes before they go off sale in early December. Learn more.
Epic Coverage is included free for all pass and EDGE Card holders, providing refunds associated with certain personal events including illness, job loss and injury.
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Free Transit and E-Bike Share
Kids Ride Free
BC Transit offers free transit for children 12 and under every day. Learn more at www.bctransit.com.
Evolve E-Bike Share Program Returns for 2025
To promote active transportation, an e-bike share program is available in Whistler in the spring, summer and fall. E-bike parking stations are located throughout the valley in neighbourhoods and at popular amenities and parks. Learn more at evo.ca/evolve.
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