Hello Blackcomb Peaks Friends!
Party town, Dream come true, Cotton Bubble, Millionaire Playground, Outdoor Heaven, Bear Village! Yes, these are just a few names that many local and non-local people use when they think of Whistler. It doesn’t matter what concept we talk about, one thing is for sure: the best way to find out what Whistler is all about is to experience it yourself.
Since Christmas season is the time when all families gather and spend some quality time together, it is only appropriate to offer some great cost free family ideas for enjoying Whistler Village (which is currently covered by a fresh blanket of snow and a few snowmen!).
Free Whistler Activities for You and Your Family:
1. The Whistler Holiday Experience
This indoor family fun zone provides entertainment for kids and parents alike during the holiday season. Kids can enjoy a mini putt course, table games, bouncy castles, crafts and video games free for 14 days over Christmas and the New Year. Parents are catered for too - they can relax in the lounge area and enjoy a coffee or hot cocoa while the kids play.
Dates and Hours:
• Friday, December 18, 2015, noon to 6 p.m.
• Saturday December 19 to Sunday, January 3 (closed December 25 and 31), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday, January 1, 2016, noon to 6 p.m.
Location: Whistler Conference Centre (4010 Whistler Way)
Cost: FREE!
2. Family Apres
Dates:
- December 21, 2015 to March 30, 2016
Days:
- Mondays and Wednesdays
- December and January: 4 to 6 p.m.
- February and March: 3 to 6 p.m.
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Cost: FREE!
Description: Extend your fun with family activities and entertainment.
3. Fire and Ice Show - Winter 15/16
Description: A free, all-ages night of entertainment in Whistler Village. Whistler's top skiers and riders (including Whistler Blackcomb ski school instructors) spin and twist through a burning hoop. Dress warmly, grab a hot chocolate and prepare to be amazed!
Dates:
- Sundays starting December 20 - March 27, 2016
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: FREE!
Location: Skier's Plaza in Whistler Village (base of Whistler and Blackcomb Gondolas)
Whistler New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Date: December 31, 2015
Time: 11:30 - 12:00 AM with fireworks at midnight
It wouldn't be a New Year without a dazzling display of lights and sounds over snow! Fireworks are best viewed from Skier's Plaza located at the base of Whistler Mountain.
*Photos by Mike Crane/Tourism Whistler