CA · British Columbia · 50.12°N 122.95°W
whistler
Two ski mountains, a walkable village and summer lake paths beneath the gondolas.
- Best time
- January–March are best for skiing, in a season that runs from late November to April. July–September are good for alpine hikes and lake days; May and November are between seasons, with the lifts closed.
- How long
- 3–5 days
- Getting there
- Fly to Vancouver with one stop, usually via Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul or Tokyo, about 17–20 hours all in. Whistler is about 2 hours up the Sea-to-Sky Highway, or about 3 hours by airport coach. BC stopped changing its clocks in 2026, so it's now 15 hours behind KL all year. Malaysians need a Canadian visitor visa, or just an eTA if flying in with a valid US visa or a Canadian visa held in the last 10 years.
whistler
Dear group chat,Two ski mountains, a walkable village and summer lake paths beneath the gondolas.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingWhistlerCA, British Columbia
Photo: Astor14 · Public domain Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 Photo: DarkLoki · CC BY-SA 3.0 Photo: Thomas Quine · CC BY 2.0
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Whistler has two big ski mountains above a car-free village, so a winter trip stays simple once you arrive. In summer the same slopes turn into hiking trails and bike parks, with lakes in the valley.
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Things to do
- Whistler BlackcombTwo linked mountains making up the biggest ski area in North America.Map ↗
- Peak 2 Peak GondolaA 4.4 km gondola between the two mountains, high above the valley.Map ↗
- Lost LakeA short walk or bike ride from the village to a lake for summer swims.Map ↗
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural CentreCarving, weaving and stories from the two First Nations whose land this is.Map ↗
Good to know
- Book lift passes and ski hire online before you go; they're cheaper than at the window.
- Halal is limited in the village, so stock up in Vancouver before the drive.
Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.