For the last 15 year's I've had the privilege of calling Whistler my second home. When I came out to coach ski racing in 2009, I had no idea how passionate I'd become about the mountain, the experiences and the community. It is by far - my favourite place on earth.

I'm asked almost daily for recommendations on what to do in Whistler (which seems to happen a lot - especially on gondola rides.) I've put these collections together to make it easier to share the experiences I love with friends and strangers alike.

If you would like to share these recommendations and/or make your own - I'd be glad to help get you set up on SIX. Or create an account and bookmark these.

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For the last 15 year's I've had the privilege of calling Whistler my second home. When I came out to coach ski racing in 2009, I had no idea how passionate I'd become about the mountain, the experiences and the community. It is by far - my favourite place on earth.



I'm asked almost daily for recommendations on what to do in Whistler (which seems to happen a lot - especially on gondola rides.) I've put these collections together to make it easier to share the experiences I love with friends and strangers alike.

If you would like to share these recommendations and/or make your own - I'd be glad to help get you set up on SIX. Or create an account and bookmark these.



— Ryan

A Local’s Whistler Picks

Highway 99 Whistler Road Conditions | Tourism Whistler
This is a mountain highway, a route where rain, snow and even wildlife can affect driving conditions – here are some resources to help prepare for the drive.

Whistler Road Conditions ->

Whistler Ski Report

Whistler Road Conditions

Real-Time Whistler Blackcomb Trail, Terrain Conditions and Lift Updates

Lift & Terrain Updates

Get the most up to date snow and weather report right from the mountain!

Mountain Conditions

Weather Report

The allure of backcountry skiing and riding has increased over the last few years and many resorts, as well as manufacturers, are filling this demand with innovative products and services. Gathered below are resources to guides, training, gear, and bulletins to make help make your adventure safe and prepare you for avalanche and glacier hazards.

Backcountry

Backcountry Tickets

Dates: Open daily for breakfast and lunch from November 26, 2025 - April 19, 2026 (Opening dates vary by outlet)
Location: At the top of the Whistler Village Gondola on Whistler Mountain.
Dining Type: Quick Service, Grab & Go, Full Service
Cuisine: Something for everyone. See outlet list below for details.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Aprés
Dietary: Vegetarian options available
EMR Eligilble: Yes (Steep's Grill & WIne Bar and Umbrella Bar are not EMR Eligible.)

Roundhouse Lodge

Dates: Open daily for breakfast and lunch from December 20, 2025.
Location: Blackcomb Mountain, top of Crystal Ridge Express
Dining Type: Quick Service
Cuisine: Buttermilk waffles, coffee, hot chocolate, soup & chili
Serves: Lunch
Dietary: Vegetarian options available
EMR Eligilble: Yes, Winter only

Crystal Hut

On The Mountain 🗻

Head to the trails at Whistler Blackcomb with lift tickets that make it simple to access the mountain and savor every turn. Whether for a single day or a multi-day getaway, buy online for exclusive savings, and more time exploring the terrain and peaks you love.

Whistler Lift Tickets

Buy Lift Tickets

Book ski and snowboard group lessons, privates and camps for children in a playful and encouraging learning environment with the Whistler Blackcomb ski school. 

Whistler Kids

Core Ski and Snowboard Camps offers high quality ski and snowboard camps in Whistler focused on skill development, confidence, and fun. Designed for youth and competitive athletes, their programs combine professional coaching with structured on mountain training to help participants progress in technique, terrain awareness, and performance. With a strong emphasis on safety, community, and personal growth, Core Camps provides a supportive environment for skiers and snowboarders looking to take their riding to the next level.


Core Ski and Snowboard Camps

Whistler’s Premium Ski & Snowboard Tuning Shop | Overnight Service | Performance Rentals & Retail: Now Bindings, Dupraz, Yes., Jones| LOCALY OWNED FOR 10 YEARS

Underground Tuning

Spicy Sports carry one of the largest selections of premium ski rental and snowboard rental equipment in the Whistler valley! Spicy carries mens, women's & kids high-performance snowboards & skis. Let our experienced staff set you & your family up with the proper equipment suitable for the days snow conditions!

Spicy Sports Whistler

First Tracks Information
First Tracks runs from December 21, 2025 until April 6, 2026. Get an early gondola upload and the first turns of the day. Listen for the "runs are open" call and experience the beauty of untouched powder and corduroy groomers. This program includes a $20 CAD one-time voucher to be used at any time throughout the day with light refreshments available at the top.

First Tracks Tips
Be at the base of the Whistler Village Gondola early. Upload between 7:30 and 8 AM.
Buy your tickets in advance. On busy days, First Tracks may sell out. Access is limited to the first 600 people in line with a valid First Tracks voucher.
Don’t discard your voucher once it’s scanned at the bottom, as it is also your $20 CAD one-time mountain dining voucher!
Listen for the "Runs are open" call when you are in the Roundhouse Lodge.
Do not ski or ride all the way back to the bottom of the mountain.
Emerald Express and Big Red Express will be the usual lifts open to you at the top of the mountain.

First Tracks Whistler

Rentals & Lessons

An artisanal bakery + cafe, featuring handmade sourdough bread + other baked goods in Whistler, BC. Located in Creekside. 100% plant-based & vegan.

BReD - Organic Sourdough

BReD

Fridge Full: Grocery and Ready To-Go meal delivery in Whistler! Delicious ingredients, focusing on the very best local in season. All our products are designed to showcase this commitment and provide the tastiest food for all to enjoy. Order online and let us deliver right to your fridge.

FRIDGE FULL

Fridge Full

Chef Mike Quigley. A personalized approach to dining. Red Sealed Private Chef serving the Sea to Sky Corridor & beyond

Private Chef Whistler | British Columbia | Chef Mike Quigley

Visit Blackcomb Liquor Store for beer, wine, spirits, snacks, curated local artisanal goods and much more. Come visit us at the base of Blackcomb.

Blackcomb Liquor Store

An Italian inspired restaurant and deli in Whistler Village View the Menus Order Online Freshly-made pastas, sauces, breads and gourmet Italian groceries. Open daily for Dine-In, Takeout, Catering and Groceries. Restaurant Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in our cozy, welcoming restaurant setting. Visit the Restaurant Menus Indulge in the rich flavors of Italy with our flavorful […]

Pasta Lupino

Nesters Market & Pharmacy

Nesters Market

Dining at Home

Some of my local services my wife and I use.

Explore the schedule of Whistler’s longest-running yoga studio, located in the heart of Whistler Village. Reconnect and rejuvenate with classes led by skilled, compassionate teachers.

Yogacara Whistler

The Loft Salon is the premier Hair Salon in the Whistler area, , offering you a wide range of hair services. Call us now at (604) 935-0044

The Loft Salon

Registered Massage Therapy in Whistler ,BC. Massage therapy that comes to your home or holiday rental.

RMT Whistler

Soles of Whistler is Whistler's newest and most exciting nail lounge and shoe store for men and women. We specialize in acrylic or hard gel nail extensions and offer a variety of manicure and pedicure options. We carry dress shoes, work shoes and sandals from brands such as Birkenstock, Olang, Cobb Hill and more!

Soles Nail Lounge & Footwear

Altitude Fitness is a full service gym offering a vast selection of state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, fitness classes and tanning.

Altitude Fitness

Breathe in, breathe out, and find your wellness in Whistler. 

Encircled by Whistler’s old-growth rainforest and rugged Coast Mountain views, root yourself in complete silence and a digital detox while journeying through cycles of hot, cold and relaxation installations spread over 25,000 square feet. Let us defy your expectations of what relaxation looks and feels like with our completely immersive exploration of mind and body.

Scandinave Spa Whistler

Wellness 🫶

Welcome to the Whistler Sliding Centre, the only track of its kind in Canada!

Located above Whistler Village on the side of Blackcomb Mountain, the non-profit Whistler Sliding Centre is a world-class bobsleigh, skeleton and luge facility. Public visitors can try Whistler's most unique activities, Passenger Bobsleigh and Public Skeleton in winter, as well as Summer Bobsleigh. 

Whistler Sliding Centre

Whistler Olympic Park

The Audain Art Museum is a transformative experience for appreciating the art of British Columbia. Unique and evolving exhibitions from Canada and around the world distinguish what we do.

The Audain Art Museum’s Permanent Collection of nearly 200 works of art is a visual journey through the history of art from coastal British Columbia. Spanning from the 18th century to present day, the Collection contains one of the world’s finest collections of Northwest Coast First Nations masks; a large collection of works by Emily Carr, encompassing all periods of her artistic career; as well as art by important post-war modernists such as E.J. Hughes, Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt. In addition to these historical works, the Collection showcases art by internationally renowned, contemporary British Columbia artists including Jeff Wall, Dana Claxton, Marianne Nicolson, Rodney Graham and Stan Douglas, among others. We invite you to explore the Collection in all its diversity.

Audain Art Museum

The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) is the first centre of its kind in Canada, located on the shared, traditional territories of the Squamish Nation.

Visit Whistler's First Nations museum, tours, art gallery, exhibitions, gift shop, cafe, tourist attraction, events venue. Call 866-441-7522.

Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

Vallea Lumina is an immersive night walk through the forest, combining lighting effects, soundscapes, and interactive storytelling. Guests follow a designated trail while experiencing a magical journey that blends nature, art, and technology.

Vallea Lumina

Whistler Olympic Plaza Outdoor Ice Rink is a seasonal outdoor skating rink located in the heart of Whistler Village. Open during the winter months, it offers free public skating in a beautiful alpine setting, with skate rentals available nearby. The rink is family friendly and popular for casual skating, kids learning to skate and relaxed evening laps under the lights. It’s a festive, easy activity that adds a classic winter feel to any Whistler visit.


Whistler Ice Rink

Attractions

Casual beers is the idea behind this collection, (see Apres spots if you're specifically looking for the 3-6pm after-skiing recommendations.) These are all great spots to have casual beers with friends; no need to get fancy for any of these places. 

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

Roland's Creekside Pub

Since 1981 Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub has been serving up good times, good drinks, and good food since 1981. Tapley’s, Whistler’s first pub, embodies all that is classically Whistler – warmth and comfort. A neighborhood favorite for decades, Tapley’s, is made…

Tapley's Neighbourhood Pub

Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Located in Whistler’s central Village Square, the Beacon Pub & Eatery is just a short walk from the Whistler & Blackcomb gondolas. Enjoy our outdoor heated patio and après vibe

Beacon Pub & Eatery

This crazy little pub in village square is the place to see and be seen, with the action happening 24/7. The vibes are great, the girls are hot & the drinks ...

Amsterdam Cafe Pub

Amsterdam Pub

Unfussy hangout offering draft brews, cocktails & pub grub, plus live entertainment & sports on TV.

Crystal Lounge

The Dubh Linn Gate Pub in Whistler, BC features live music, traditional Irish fare and the best selection of beer and whiskey in the Village.

Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

Casual Pubs

My stores to get anything I need for my ski days. 

Arc'teryx

Men’s ski

Whistler Store

The largest selection of Peak Performance Clothing in North America. Shop our online store for Ski, Outdoor, Golf and Casual Wear for men, women & children.

Peak Performance Clothing Store Whistler

Peak Performance

Patagonia is a designer of outdoor clothing and gear for the silent sports: climbing, surfing, skiing and snowboarding, fly fishing, and trail running.

Patagonia Whistler

Patagonia

About Patagonia Whistler

Corporate website

Trusted by professionals since 1877. Shop outdoor clothing for hiking, skiing and sailing. Fast delivery and free returns.

Helly Hansen Whistler Village

Helly Hansen

Whistler's best selection of Skis, Snowboards and Bikes.  
Comor - Go Play Outside | Ski, Bike, Snowboard Shop

Comor - Go Play Outside

Comor Sports

Whistler; evo Backcountry. Background Image. evo Backcountry. Camp, Hike, Backcountry Equipment & Ski Shop. evoLocations. evo Backcountry. Follow. Location & ...

evo Backcountry

Ski Gear Stores ⛷️

Some good breakfast spots. I tried to include a range of options, from the best greasy spot, to the healthy option, to the quick breakfast to go that also tastes great, and the sweet option. 

Discover Provisions cafe, your go-to for breakfast, lunch, and handcrafted coffee in Whistler Village and Kitsilano. Fresh pastries, seasonal fare and a cozy atmosphere.

Provisions

Locals Favourite in Function!
Open for Eat In & Take Out 

Wild Wood Cafe & Catering Co

Wild Wood Cafe

Whistler's eatery and taphouse for locally crafted food and beer. A place to gather with friends​ and celebrate life.

Hunter Gather

Thank you! Hot Buns Bakery. 4232 Village Stroll, Whistler, BC V8E 1E3. Open 7am-7pm Daily info@hotbuns.ca (604) 932-6883.

Hot Buns Bakery

Zogs Dogs

Bunker Cafe Whistler is a laid back Village coffee spot known for strong espresso, good pastries, and a relaxed, no fuss atmosphere. It’s a favourite for a quick caffeine stop or an easy sit down break while exploring Whistler.

The Bunker Cafe

Breakfast

We've got Whistler's best pizza! Fat Tony's Pizza Whistler sells pizza by the slice, late night food and pizza delivery anywhere in Whistler.

Fat Tony's Pizza

The Living Room at Pangea is one of the hottest spots for food and drink in the heart of Whistler Village. Think gourmet eggs benedict and barista coffee for brunch, and artisan flatbread pizzas with hand-crafted cocktails for dinner.

The Living Room at Pangea

The Living Room

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Earls

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar is the perfect place to connect. Find a location near you, see our menus and join us to unwind with friends, create memories and indulge in mouth-watering prime rib and seafood.

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Whistler

The Keg

Japanese Restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia

Sushi Village Japanese Restaurant

Sushi Village

Indian Masala Bistro is an Indian Restaurant serving authentic Indian Cuisine in Whistler Gondola, British Columbia (BC). Call now on 604-932-9900 to book for authentic Indian meals.

Indian Masala Bistro

Casual Dining

Some lunch spots. I tried to include a variety of types of lunch spots and favoured local restaurants. Many of these are also good for breakast and even some for dinner. 

Local's favourite, Portobello serves legendary sandwiches, pastries, coffees & local craft beer. Dinners are smokehouse-inspired & include smoked brisket, rotisserie chicken & BBQ ribs. Take Out Avail

PORTOBELLO

Portobello

Located in the heart of the village, Pizzeria Antico is home to Whistler's authentic wood fire baked pizza and other delicious tradition menu items.

Pizzeria Antico

Delish cafe

The Alpine Cafe is located 6 km north of Whistler Village, BC. Serving Whistler since 2004, the Alpine Cafe is a favourite destination for both locals and visitors. Come to Alpine Café, Whistler for “an out of village experience!”

Alpine Cafe & Catering Co

Alpine Cafe

Lunch 🍔

My favourite Après ski spots, and sometimes - 'Durant' i.e. where to stop to have a little re-charge beverage on-mountain. No matter when you choose to go - all of these reco's are meant to be attended in ski-boots. 

Dusty's Bar & BBQ is a legendary Whistler Creekside hangout known for its laid back atmosphere, live music, and hearty comfort food. A favourite après ski spot, Dusty’s serves up crowd pleasing BBQ, burgers, wings, and generous plates that pair perfectly with cold drinks after a day on the mountain.

With its rustic lodge vibe and welcoming local crowd, it is a classic place to relax, refuel, and soak up Whistler’s après scene. Whether you are stopping in for lunch, après, or a casual dinner, Dusty’s delivers big flavours and an authentic Whistler experience.


Dusty's Bar & BBQ

The Longhorn Saloon

Whistler’s iconic live music Après Bar — where the mountain comes to party! 🎸
Cold brews, killer food, and nonstop mountain vibes all day long at Merlins Bar and Grill, Whistler. Find us in the Upper Village

Merlin's Bar & Grill

Merlins Bar and Grill

Garibaldi Lift Co. Bar & Grill

Garibaldi Lift Co.

Six days a week, we offer drink specials filled with Irish cheer.

Dubh Linn Gate

Bar Oso

Après 🎿

Whistler is a foodie paradise. In total Whistler features 170 + dining and restaurant options. If you’re looking for a meal you won’t soon forget, I am sharing my favourite ones. I tried to include a variety of styles of food.

For decades, Quattro has been renowned in Whistler for its exceptional Italian dining experience. Known for its lively atmosphere and dedication to genuine Italian cuisine, Quattro combines classic flavours with locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. With a menu featuring both iconic dishes and seasonal specials, Quattro offers a true taste of Italy amidst Whistler's fine dining scene.

Quattro Restaurant

Website

Wild Blue Restaurant + Cocktail Bar in Whistler offers an upscale, seafood-forward, and locally-inspired dining experience accompanied by attentive service within a luxurious setting.

Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar

Wild Blue Restaurant

Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar

Welcome to Red Door Bistro. ​​. Whistler's best intimate dining experience ... info@reddoorbistro.ca · 604.962.6262. Jdub digital studio © Red Door Bistro ...

Red Door Bistro

Experience the bold flavours of Southeast Asia at Mekong, located in Whistler's Creekside Village. Led by Executive Chef Boonyawee (Bonnie) Khummuang and Culinary Director Angus An, Mekong brings timeless traditions to life with vibrant, thoughtfully crafted dishes. Using fresh ingredients and bold

Mekong - South East Asian Kitchen + Bar

Mekong

Discover Rimrock Café, Whistler’s favorite  restaurant since 1986. Known for fresh seafood, premium game, and an award-winning wine list. We offer a warm, welcoming mountain lodge atmosphere with exceptional service. Perfect for any occasion or special celebration. Experience fine dining with genuin

Rimrock Café

Rimrock Cafe

Fine Dining

bubly Tube Park

Indulge in handcrafted ice cream made with the finest ingredients at COWS. Explore our delightful flavours and shop for unique island-inspired apparel. Experience the taste of tradition since 1983!

COWS Whistler

The Magic Castle on Blackcomb and Tree Fort on Whistler are great for families with little ones. Take off your skis or boards and explore one (or both) of ...

Magic Castles & Tree Fort

Tangle Tree Playground

Family Experiences

I can't live without coffee. These coffee joints are my favourite around both the village, as well as function junction, nesters and rainbow. 

We exist to create space to feed the soul, igniting our collective passion for each other, our community, and the outdoors. Forecast came to life in the mountains of Whistler, BC through the love of the outdoors and the adventurous spirits that inhabit it. Born and raised in beautiful Whistler, BC.

Forecast Coffee

We are Mount Currie Coffee Co! Your source for specialty coffee in the Sea to Sky Corridor. We have locations in Pemberton and Whistler, BC. Stop by today.