What's New In Whistler

For a comprehensive look at what’s new and newsworthy in Whistler for Winter 2026/27 — including transformations, major events, new openings and fresh experiences — view the full media update here.

Check out the latest awards and accolades for Whistler.

Whistler Blackcomb Updates

New Quad Chairlift and On-Mountain Dining

Whistler Blackcomb is introducing the new Showcase Chair, improving access to 215 acres of alpine terrain. On-mountain dining also will be refreshed, with elevated menus, upgraded dining spaces, and new culinary experiences at Steeps and Christine’s. To maximise winter daylight, lift operating hours will be adjusted, with later starts and finishes during the early season. The Whistler Blackcomb Tip Sheet is a comprehensive guide to exploring Whistler's peaks this winter.

Openings & Experiences

New Ways to Explore Whistler

From Whistler Blackcomb’s signature mountain experiences, Dawn Patrol and Wonder Routes, to expanded Nordic programming at Whistler Olympic Park, there are more ways to explore Whistler this winter. Beyond Whistler offers helicopter-accessed ice cave adventures, while Extremely Canadian introduces new overnight avalanche training and the return of private backcountry adventures to the Kees and Claire Hut.

Arts and Culture

Audain Art Museum New Exhibitions

This winter, visitors at the Audain Art Museum can explore Solstice: Through Storm and Stillness , which examines winter as both a natural environment and a metaphor for navigating challenging times. Also on display is Eleven Painters Start A War, exploring the story of Painters Eleven.

Image from Eleven Painters Start A War. Tom Hodgson, Light & Shade, 1956. Oil on canvas board 91.4 x 124.5cm. Collection of Jens Thielsen.

Culinary

Wild Blue

Wild Blue Restaurant + Cocktail Bar has become the first Whistler restaurant to earn a place on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, ranking No. 47 on the prestigious 2026 list. The recognition places Wild Blue alongside leading restaurants from across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean.

Event Highlights

A Season of Celebration

A new chapter of winter Pride begins with Whistler Pride Festival, a week-long celebration of inclusivity, community and mountain culture. In April, the World Ski & Snowboard Festival brings spring skiing together with live outdoor music, the After Dark concert series, ski and snowboard competitions, art and film, showcasing Whistler’s vibrant mountain culture on and off the slopes.