There’s a touch of spring in the air with longer, sunnier days. The gondolas and chairlifts open earlier at 8:30 AM, and close later at 4 PM, giving you more time on the slopes, or the chance for a lazy breakfast or early après without losing ride time.
Talking of après, Whistler’s sunny patios are a highlight at this time, whether you’re sipping on an ice cold, locally brewed beer, handcrafted winter cocktail/mocktail, or enjoying the warming fix of a decadent, hot chocolate. Take a look at our suggestions in our Insider’s Guide to Spring Après.
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International Women’s Day is on March 8, and we will be celebrating by visiting the latest exhibition at the Audain Art Museum. CURVE! Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast sheds light on a lesser-explored facet of Northwest Coast Art – women’s contributions to the rich tradition of carving wood and argillite, featuring 127 works by 14 female artists. It’s a must-see.
Here’s what’s happening in Whistler this March.
Outdoor Adventure
You’ll find us:
- Preparing our legs to race down the mountain at the Kokanee Valley Race Series on March 6 and 20. No racing experience is required to join the fun of recreational racing, and everyone is eligible to win great prizes each race!
- Feeling inspired at the Women’s Freeride Fiesta on March 9. Les Chèvres, Burton and Nordica join forces in this all-day freeride clinic for women. Spend the day riding with experienced ski and snowboard coaches from Extremely Canadian, challenge yourself and have fun on bigger terrain.
- Competing or watching the slopestyle action at Canada’s longest-running snowboard competition, Showcase Showdown 2025 on March 29. This event is a jam-format contest with a custom-built venue in Blackcomb Park. Open to all ages with great prizes up for grabs!
- Sweating it out in one of Whistler’s unique sauna experiences. After a day of backcountry or Nordic skiing the incredible terrain of The Callaghan, head back down to their base to recover your tired muscles in the new sauna. Or, snowshoe your way to a sauna experience with the Canadian Wilderness Adventures’ Snowshoe and Sauna Experience.
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Adventure Lite
You’ll find us:
- Taking a guided tour with Whistler Valley Tours. Join local, knowledgeable guides on a journey to Whistler’s most picturesque locations like Olympic venues and historic sites with endless photo ops!
- Treating our mind and body to a healing and invigorating thermal journey at the Scandinave Spa. Encircled by Whistler’s old-growth rainforest and rugged Coast Mountain views, you embrace complete silence at the spa, stowing your phone away for a digital detox. Allow at least three hours to go through stages of hot, cold and rest, surrounded by nature.
- Bringing our favourite four-legged friends to Whistler Olympic Park for the Dog Day WAG Fundraiser on March 8. Spend a day exploring the incredible, dog-friendly XC ski & snowshoe trails while supporting a wonderful cause, as all proceeds from dog day tickets sold will be donated to Whistler Animal Galore’s critical care fund!
- Enjoying the final few weeks of ice fishing in Whistler. Book a tour with Whistler Year-Round Fishing to let their experienced guides show you how to safely ice fish on a frozen lake. Check out our blog, How to Ice Fish in Whistler to learn more about.
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More ways to get outside.
Family Fun
You’ll find us:
- Ice skating with the kiddos in Whistler Olympic Plaza. You can rent skates right there, and enjoy the music and glowing lights as you lap this picturesque, outside rink. It typically wraps up at the end of March, but if the weather changes and warms up, it may close sooner, so you better get your skates on!
- Interacting with Cultural Ambassadors at one of their spring workshops at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC). Does your child have a spirit animal? Let them find out in the Discover Your Animal Spirit Tour + Headbands, just one of the events at the SLCC this March.
- Feeling the need for speed as we thunder down the Olympic bobsleigh track or Public Skeleton! Guests receive 25% off the second activity when booking both activities in the same season. If you’ve got teens, youth aged 14 to 18 slide for 50% off with a paying adult. Book online and the discount will be applied upon check-in for the second activity.
- Taking the kids (big ones included) for ice cream at COWS on March 7 as 100% of sales go to Whistler Community Services Society. Collectively, their stores across Canada raise over $200,000 toward mental health services, with a goal of Whistler COWS reaching $9,000 for WCSS.
- Flying through the air like an eagle on a ziplining tour. After your day on the mountain, zip through an old-growth forest while catching the magical alpenglow on the Ziptrek Winter Après Tour – all before dinner.
- Spending spring break weekdays cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Whistler Olympic Park as youth (18 and under) ski for free from March 17 to 28. Or, sign them up for a four-day spring break camp that offers a fun introduction to Nordic skiing, snow luge, and more!
- Getting the kiddo’s creativity flowing at the hands-on stop motion workshop at the Audain Art Museum from March 20 to 22. Kids ages 8 and up will explore three different animation techniques, allowing them to experiment with storytelling and bring their ideas to life.
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Arts & Culture
You’ll find us:
- Experiencing the smooth harmonies of acapella at Arts Whistler Live! Presents Countermeasures on March 7. Led by award-winning composer and producer Aaron Jensen, this 12-member ensemble has captivated audiences around the globe with their innovative arrangements of pop classics, jazz standards and original compositions.
- Getting creative at the Print & Sip nights at The Point Artist Run Centre on March 7 and 21. Spend a fun evening with local artist Mélisse Carron as you learn how to screen print. Or, sign up for the 4 week Oil and Acrylic Painting course with artist Lacey Jane Wilburn on Monday, March 10, 27, 24 and 31 from 6 to 9 PM.
- Chuckling away at the Laugh Out LIVE! Presents The Great Gorby Gap at the Maury Young Arts Centre on March 14 and 15. A live theatre mash-up of improv, stand-up, sketch comedy, hilarious videos and outrageous prize giveaways! Whistler’s very own version of Saturday Night Live and Whose Line Is It Anyways?
- Enjoying the magic of live music under a gentle candlelight glow at the Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay concert on March 22. Bask in the sweet tunes of Coldplay favourites played by the Listeso String Quartet in this multi-sensory musical experience.
- Perusing the tiny works of talent at the Anonymous Art Show, Arts Whistler’s most adrenaline-fuelled gallery event of the year! View 300+ 8×8 inch works from legendary Sea to Sky creatives, from ironwork pieces to 3D clay designs, oil on canvas and even knitted pieces! All the artists’ names have been hidden so you can spend an afternoon deciphering their creative identities. The exhibit runs from March 21 to April 26, with the Buying Night on April 4.
- Listening to the incredible stories of world-renowned photographers Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier at the Fairmont Whistler on March 29. This is a rare (and free) opportunity to meet the visionary artists behind some of the most iconic and inspiring images of our natural world, with a Q&A session to engage and connect with the photographers and other art and nature enthusiasts.
- Feeling captivated by the unbelievable stories at the Banff Film Festival Whistler, hosted by Mt.Waddington Outdoors at the Maury Young Arts Centre on March 28. Films selected for the 2024/2025 World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze! A portion of the proceeds will support the Spearhead Huts Society, and the Whistler Secondary School Outdoor Leadership Program will be hosting a raffle to raise money for their programs, so be sure to secure your tickets!
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Eating, Drinking & Shopping
You’ll find us:
- With our heads in the clouds at the annual TELUS Winter Classic gala, happening February 28 and March 1. This action-packed weekend will be one to remember, featuring fun-filled ski events, wine, beer and food galore, the famous silent and live auctions plus fabulous live entertainment. All proceeds from the event go to support non-profit charities.
- Checking out the Oakley Community Days from March 6 to 9. This action-packed weekend brings product demos and immersive tech experiences. Plus, ride alongside Oakley athletes in the legendary community ride and throw down at the community rail jam, happening at the base of Whistler on Saturday, March 8 at 7 PM!
- Wining and dining in the alpine at the Winemaker Lunch Series at Steep’s Grill on March 18. The multi-course lunch will feature wine pairings from the Okanagan’s Great Estate Winery.
- Hitting up those sunny patios for après after a day on the slopes. Whistler Insider Christie FitzPatrick dishes out suggestions depending on what vibe you’re after in 9 Whistler Après Hot Spots.
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Save the Date
World Ski and Snowboard Festival | April 7 – 13
Audain Gala | April 12
Whistler Children’s Festival | May 16 – 18
Nourish Spring Series by Cornucopia | June 2025
Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB | September 27 – 28 (registration now open)
Be a Responsible Traveller: Don’t Love It to Death
- Help keep Whistler green by choosing tap water over bottled water, avoiding single-use plastics, leaving the car at home, choosing active transportation and sorting garbage properly to reduce your waste.
- Be AdventureSmart and always practice Leave No Trace principles.
- Consider our Responsible Travel pillars, Respect Nature, Think Environment, Don’t Love It to Death and Support Local.
- Whistler Alert is the official emergency notification system used by the RMOW to communicate with residents and visitors during emergencies via text message, phone and email. We encourage you to sign up for it while you’re here (just in case). When you register, you will be asked to provide your contact number and the date you plan to leave Whistler so that you don’t receive alerts when you’re back home.
If You’re Driving . . .
- Take a read of Go Car Free: 8 Reasons to Ditch the Car on Your Whistler Trip in case we can convince you that you don’t need your car!
- Whistler Blackcomb has launched a trial carpool program for this winter season. Vehicles with four or more occupants get free priority parking access in Lot 7 and Creekside Level 1 parking lots from 6 AM to 11 AM on weekends and peak periods.
- Winter tires or chains are required on the Sea to Sky Highway from now until March 31. Make sure to check you have these, especially if you’re using a rental car. Read more on our Road Conditions page.
- Help reduce congestion on the highway by travelling during non-peak times. Peak travel times on the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler include Friday afternoons and evenings, weekends and holidays. To avoid this busy time, plan to visit Whistler midweek when the highway and the resort are typically quieter. Extend your weekend – plan to arrive on Thursday night and leave on Monday morning to avoid the weekend traffic. If you’re visiting Whistler only for the day, plan on staying for dinner to avoid the rush of day traffic leaving the resort after the mountain closes.
- Always check DriveBC for current road conditions before getting on the road. Follow @DriveBC on Twitter and listen to MountainFM for the latest updates.
- Paid parking is in effect in all the Day Lots although there is complimentary parking from 5 PM to 8 AM. Overnight parking is not allowed in the Day Lots over winter (November 1 to March 31). Please check the RMOW website for more information on parking including an interactive map.
- Marketplace parking has new tariffs; $1 first 30 minutes and $2 first hour (15-minute, storefront parking remains free). For shopping at Fresh St. Market, register your license plate in the machine prior to shopping and they will reimburse you for 1 hour with a minimum $25 purchase.
Come for spring skiing and every third night you book between March 1 and April 30, 2025, receive a free $75 CAD Whistler Après Voucher. Stay longer and save more, book now and save up to 25% on lodging and up to 35% on gear rentals.
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