Whistler is proud to host the annual Whistler Pride and Ski Festival, one of the biggest and best gay and lesbian ski weeks in North America, which started back in 1992. The LGBTQ pride week features a packed events schedule of skiing, snowboarding, parties, arts and culture and social events.
EVENT DETAILS
- Dates: January 19 – 26, 2025
- Locations: Various Whistler Village locations and on-mountain
- Website: gaywhistler.com
- Social pages: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter
- Hashtags: #WhistlerPRIDE #whistlerpride25
- Events: Schedule found here Festival Guide found here
TICKETS
- Tickets to individual events and passes are available online, by phone at 1.604.274.0767, or at will call.
- Guest must be 19 years of age and up to purchase tickets.
- Valid official government ID is required and must be presented upon request.
- Tickets are non-transferable. Legal name must be on tickets.
EVENTS
From the welcome party to Drag Bingo to the Splash Pool Party and much more - there are so many fun events to attend during this love-filled week in Whistler. Check out the full schedule here:https://whistlerpride.com/nightly-events/
LODGING
Blackcomb Peaks has a wide variety of accommodations available for Whistler Pride. Visit our website to browse nearly 100 Whistler condo and townhome rentals, from the ski-in ski-out Aspens condos at the base of Blackcomb, to Whistler Village apartments and more expansive townhomes for larger groups. We would love to host you!
Browse Whistler Accommodations here
DO'S & DONT'S OF LGBT
- If you plan to decorate your business and are using the Gay Rainbow Flag, please hang it correctly.
- (Pink) Red at the Top; Purple at the bottom
- (Pink) Red hangs Left; Purple to the Right
- Be aware of your and your staff’s language. Are you using inviting and inclusive language?
- Treat others how you would like to be treated.
- Assumptions make an Ass of us all; if unsure just ask!
- Ask the guest how they would like to be addressed especially the use of a pronoun.
- When speaking about Same-Sex Marriage, “Marriage-Equality” is the best term; more inclusive.
OTHER QUESTIONS
- Gay and lesbian ski and snowboard guides are available every day for all levels of skiers & riders as part of the complimentary mountain guide tours.
- Guests can get married during the festival. Contact the Whistler Pride & Ski Festival guest relations office to discuss.