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Spring is here! With longer days and rising temperatures, the anticipated change of seasons has finally arrived. Time to shake off the winter and enjoy multisport days and Whistler’s amazing spring specials.

Spring Dining Deals Are Back

The Spring months are the best time to try some fresh or old dining favorites in Whistler! Usually between March and May, most local restaurants and pubs offer food and beverage specials and multi-course meals at a great price.

Whistler’s locals have been enjoying these specials for years. This is a great opportunity to enjoy world class meals at an affordable price. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time as the restaurants book out quickly.

Please click here for a full list of spring specials.

Whistler is known for its world class skiing. The Mountain is open every day from 8.30am to 3.30pm now. From February 24, the mountain will stay open until 4pm. Sightseeing is daily from 10am until the mountain closes.

There was a slow start to the 2023/2024 winter season which were followed by some great snow days in January. Now that the rain is dominating the last week of January, we all wonder how the season will proceed. So let’s have a look at the snow statistics from the past and how this season’s snowfall compares to the average cumulative snowfall:

Winter Season 2023/2024 cumulative snowfall vs. 10 year average:

As the vibrant hues of summer will start to give way to the earthy tones of fall, there’s a magical transformation that sweeps through the picturesque town of Whistler. Fall in Whistler offers a respite from the bustling crowds that typically fill the town during the peak summer months.  While Whistler is renowned for its world-class skiing and exhilarating winter activities, the arrival of fall means cooler temperatures provide the perfect conditions for exhilarating activities like mountain biking, zip-lining and scenic hikes filled with lush foliage.

Summer is almost in full swing in Whistler, and there’s a lot of energy around. This year, Whistler has a host of exciting events, from the rejuvenation of Rainbow Park to the exhilarating Crankworx festival. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a food lover, or a music aficionado, Whistler has something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your sunglasses and let’s dive into the summer highlights!

Spring is just around the corner! Days are getting warmer, longer and the snow is starting to disappear. This is a great time in the Sea to Sky, the mountain is still open for everyone to enjoy, bike trails are opening up for the riders and the golf courses are getting ready to open their doors for the season.

As of March 7, 2023, Whistler Mountain is open 8-4 daily with scheduled date to close for the season April 16, 2023. Blackcomb Mountain is open 8-4pm daily with scheduled date to close May 22, 2023.

This year it felt like summer went on until mid October with a sudden change to almost Winter in the first week of November. The mountain has now opened and Whistler Blackcomb is working hard to keep the slopes maintained. As many of you know, the Creekside Gondola and Big Red Express have not been finished for opening day and Vail has set up a shuttle Bus to get all ‘Creeksiders’ to the Village. They have their own lift line to upload with priority. The Vail hours of operation from November 24 to January 28 2022 are 8.15am to 3pm. From January 29^th the first upload will be at 8.30am and the lifts will close at 3.30pm. And after February 25 the mountain will stay open until 4pm. Guest Services are open everyday from 8am until 5pm to help you with your lift passes and any other inquiry that are related to Vail resorts.

Find up to date lift Status: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/mountain-conditions/terrain-and-lift-status.aspx

Or download the EpicMix app to your phone.

To dine on the mountain, please find here the hours of operation: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/about-the-resort/hours-of-operation.aspx?tc_1=2

To book a table at Christine’s in advance, please visit TOCK in your EpicMix app or via https://www.exploretock.com/christinesonblackcomb

The town of Whistler is now preparing for the Christmas Season. Christmas lights have been installed and it looks beautiful every year. If you are coming to Whistler for Christmas, make sure to book your events, restaurants, hotels etc. early.

With the late start to summer this year, we are still enjoying the warm weather and sun rays as fall is taking its time to arrive. Temperatures are still in the mid twenties during the day, but the mornings and evenings are crisp. Tourism levels were strong all summer, and this has continued into fall. People are still out biking and hiking, paddleboarding on our beautiful lakes and enjoying nature walks. The bike park and Whistler’s Golf Courses are now closed for the season. Events such as the Whistler Concert Series and Crankworx were all back this year and popular with tourists and locals alike. Whistler’s fall events are celebrating a come back this year as well as the food and drink festival – Cornucopia – returning this November.

Cornucopia

November 4 – 6
November 10 – 20
November 25 – 27

Cornucopia is Whistler’s annual fall festival of food and drink. It offers a wide range of opportunities to experiment with flavors, expand your food and wine knowledge and celebrate Whistler’s amazing food and drink scene. There are different events within the festival that offer drink and food tastings, culinary demonstrations, winemaker dinners and drink seminars.

Signature events include but are not limited to:

After a an extended cool and wet spring, it looks like the long anticipated summer weather has arrived in the Sea to Sky Corridor. The Valley looks lush and the animals look healthy and well rested. The Summer Season 2022 is starting to get into full swing and it is finally time to enjoy travel again. So we decided to dedicate this summer blog entry to exploring Whistler and the Sea to Sky corridor for fun. If you are looking for Real Estate Market updates, please contact us anytime and check out our monthly newsletters on our website or sign up for our monthly and weekly updates!

Spring is a great time to be in Whistler and the Sea to Sky Corridor! The days are getting longer and warmer weather is melting the snow in the valley. We can now start enjoying activities such as biking and golfing while still able to ski and ride on the mountain well into May.  Whistler Mountain is scheduled to close winter operations on April 18, 2022 and Blackcomb will remain open until May 23, 2022.

As of March 5, 2022, the hours of operation have been extended so the lifts open at 8.30am and now close at 4pm daily.  From April 19 to May 23, the hours of operation will be from 10am till 4pm.

Creekside Gondola expansion
Whistler Blackcomb’s popular Creekside area is getting a lift upgrade for the 2022/2023 Winter Season. It is planned to replace the existing six person Gondola with a new highspeed, eight person Gondola. The new gondola is meant to improve wait times as well as increase capacity by 35 percent. The Big Red Express is going to be replaced with a six-person chair.