Every day is a perfect family ski day at Whistler, Canada. Here’s how to make every minute matter on your family ski vacation this winter.
Sunset over Whistler Village
This winter plan the best family ski day, every day
It’s snow season at Whistler and from magical high altitude children’s adventure parks to ice caves and enchanted forests, we’ve mapped out the perfect family ski day for you and your kids.
Feel free to ski and repeat as often as you want. Or use our guide as inspiration and create your own unforgettable family ski days. At Whistler you have a lot to play with: more than 8,000 acres of terrain; 200 plus runs; two world famous mountains, and the biggest ski resort and longest ski season in North America, with lots of snow in March & April.
Getting a taste for family ski day fun at Whistler
Start your family ski day with breakfast the Whistler way
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and Whistler Village is determined you and your kids won’t hit the mountain hungry.
Try Crepe Montagne for its authentic French creperie atmosphere, a variety of delicious breakfast crepes and a choice of lighter breakfasts too.
If you’re keen to get your family ski day started fast, Whistler Village grab and go options have you covered. Mount Currie Coffee on Main Street makes coffee, cosiness and breakfast pastries its theme. A good choice for vegan or gluten-free eats, and you can call your order in ahead – bonus if you’ve younger kids.
Alternatively, if you really want a head start on the morning lift queues, do a grocery shop in the village the night before and make breakfast for kids in the comfort of your accommodation. Don’t forget to pick up snacks for a day on the mountains to boost kids’ energy levels and avoid those hangry moments.
Add the phenomenal Peak 2 Peak Gondola into your family ski day
Peak 2 Peak Gondola: soar between mountains on your family ski day
The first and highest lift of its kind, anywhere, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola connects Whistler and Blackcomb mountain, so you can ski both in one day. Even if you don’t ski, it’s a spectacular sightseeing experience. The views are stunning in every direction, even under your feet, if you catch the glass-bottom gondola.
Family skiing is a particular Whistler Blackcomb talent
Find your family ski day spot on Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain
With more than 8,000 acres of skiable terrain between the two mountains, side by side, families can ski both in one day.
But what surprises many Whistler first timers is how accessible and family-friendly the mountains are and how easy it is to find the perfect spots and trails for kids. So much so, that Whistler even has a downloadable Kids Trail Map. You’ll quickly find your own family’s happy place on the mountain, but here are a few pointers for your family ski day.
Blackcomb Mountain: add Magic Castles and ice caves to the family ski day
- Easy Out is a fun run and a good start to the day for beginners and intermediate skiers. Accessed from the top of Blackcomb Mountain, it winds down from there.
- Give kids a breather at the Children’s Adventure Park. Its Magic Castle is great fun and the park’s accessible from Easy Out, close to the Catskinner chairlift.
- When skies are clear, head to 7th Heaven and catch some rays as you ride the sunniest side of the mountain. Lots of good family photo spots here too.
- More experienced skiers should hike over the backside of Blackcomb to see the ice caves – one of Whistler’s many wonders.
Whistler Mountain: ski enchanted forests with kids
- Much of Whistler’s mid-station is a designated family zone with a magic carpet and easy terrain for little beginners to master the basics.
- Don’t miss skiing the Enchanted Forest with kids.
- At 11km, Peak to Creek is the longest run on Whistler Mountain and ends up in Creekside Village. Creekside is another Whistler Mountain base, about 10 minutes drive south of Whistler Village.
- Head over to Symphony for intermediate runs and the chance of spotting local Whiskey Jack birds.
