Christmas and New Year FAQs

• Will there be snow?

  A great question! Whilst we can never guarantee the weather, in 15+ years of living in Whistler, we’ve never seen a Christmas Day without snow on the mountain.

• Are the houses decorated? Will there be a tree?

  We love decorating for Christmas! We have a decorated Christmas tree in the house from around mid-December through to New Year. We also put wreaths on the front doors, and poinsettias too.

• Does Whistler feel Christmassy?

  The whole village is covered in Christmas lights, as well as Christmas lights in the residential neighbourhoods. If it snows, you’re going to feel like you’re in a movie - We’ve been here for a long time and it’s still amazing!

• Can we ski on Christmas Day?

  Yes! And I highly recommend that you do! Our Christmas Day usually involves an early breakfast/present unwrapping with the kids, then we all head to the mountain for a family ski. The afternoon is for eating and spending time all together.

• I don’t want to cook Christmas dinner for everyone!

  We don’t blame you - and you don’t have to! There are a variety of options; delivery, dining out, or a personal chef.

• I don’t want to ski - is there anything else to do?

  You’re spoilt for choice - sleigh rides, tubing, snowmobile, sledding, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, ice-skating, shopping, bars, restaurants, events. Find out more on our Whistler Guide.

• What happens on New Years Eve?

  Whistler is all about family friendly - we have a great fireworks display and ‘countdown’ at 9pm in the Skier’s Plaza. It’s the place to be! After which you have lots of options - all the bars and restaurants have events and parties.