What's New In Whistler

For a comprehensive look at what’s new and newsworthy in Whistler for Summer 2026 — 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

Summer Alpine Experience

The Whistler Blackcomb Tip Sheet is a comprehensive guide to exploring Whistler's peaks this summer. From on-mountain dining experiences like the Mountaintop Summer Feast to returning activity favorites, the mountains offer something for every visitor. With the reopening of Whistler Mountain Bike Park, guided alpine adventures like the Via Ferrata, and family-friendly activities across the resort, Whistler Blackcomb is set for an exciting summer season.

Openings & Experiences

New Heights and Fresh Fairways

New this season, guests can experience a Blackcomb Helicopter tour from Whistler to the sun-soaked valley of Lillooet, combining aerial sightseeing with a private tasting at the award-winning Fort Berens Estate Winery. Also shaping Whistler’s evolving summer landscape is the $10 million renovation of Whistler Golf Club, which is set to reopen in mid-summer 2027.

Arts and Culture

Audain Art Museum New Exhibitions

Following the celebration of its 10th anniversary in March, the Audain Art Museum presents two summer exhibitions honouring renowned Canadian artist Takao Tanabe, whose landscapes have helped shape the visual language of place in Canadian art.

For Vistas: From Takao Tanabe’s Travels Takao Tanabe, Machu Pichu, 1990 – 2012. Acrylic on canvas. Collection of the Artist.

Culinary

Trattoria Di Como

A new chapter begins for one of Whistler Village’s long-standing dining spaces with the opening of Trattoria Di Como. Showcasing Northern and Central Italian cuisine, the restaurant blends alpine charm with inviting spaces including the cozy Loggia dining room, the open-kitchen Fireplace Room, and a lantern-lit garden patio overlooking the Mountainside pool deck.

Event Highlights

New Host of UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill | September 25-27

The UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup makes its Whistler debut in 2026, marking a milestone for a destination that helped shape modern mountain biking. The world’s fastest riders will take on 1199, a purpose-built downhill track designed to showcase Whistler’s raw, technical terrain after years of vision and trail building.