The Ultimate Guide to Whistler: Year-Round Adventure

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Fall 2025

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Discover the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation in Canada’s premier mountain destination.

Whistler by the numbers 

2 million+ visitors annually

8,171 acres of skiable terrain. 

200+ trails for skiing, snowboarding, and biking. 

40% of visitors come during the summer months

Winter Wonderland

5,280 feet Peak 2 Peak gondola, the world’s highest and longest lift.

Average annual snowfall: 462 Inches (11.7 meters). 

Activities: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, heli-skiing.

Adventure meets relaxation

50+ spa & wellness locations for après-adventure relaxation.

200+ restaurants and bars catering to every taste.

$1 billion in annual tourism revenue.

Summer Playground

70+ km of hiking trails accessible from Whistler Village.

 4 world-class golf courses. • 120+ mountain biking trails in Whistler Bike Park.

 28°C average summer temperature (82°F).

Getting There

120 km from Vancouver (75 miles).

90-minute drive via the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. 

Shuttle buses and helicopters available year-round.

Telsha Robinson | Contributing Writer

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