The iF3 Whistler Film Festival is bringing the best of ski and snowboard filmmaking to the screen October 21–24, 2026 Before the first big powder day, before the lifts start spinning for another season, and before Whistler settles into its familiar winter rhythm, there's a moment when the mountain community starts looking ahead. The films begin arriving. Skiers and snowboarders reconnect. Stories from the mountains come to life on the big screen. And the anticipation for win

Long before Whistler became an international mountain destination, the surrounding mountains, rivers and forests were home to Indigenous Peoples whose histories, traditions and connections to the land continue today. The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the distinct cultures of the Squamish Nation and Lil'wat Nation through art, exhibits, storytelling, guided tours and cultural experiences.

From November 5–8, 2026, the Whistler Writers Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary, bringing four days of authors, readings, workshops, conversations and storytelling to the mountains. The 2026 festival features 14 reading events and 10 workshops, with an impressive lineup of Canadian authors, local voices and literary personalities. For readers, aspiring writers, curious travellers and anyone who simply enjoys a great story, it offers a very different way to experience

There is always something happening in Whistler, but every so often a new event arrives that feels particularly well suited to the character of the mountains. This fall, that event is the inaugural Whistler Outdoor Festival, taking place October 9–11, 2026, over Thanksgiving weekend. The three-day celebration brings together adventure films, outdoor experiences, inspiring speakers, workshops, athletes and mountain culture in the heart of Whistler Village.

December transforms Whistler. The mountains are properly dressed for winter, the village glows beneath thousands of lights, ski boots replace hiking shoes, and evenings become an invitation to slow down beside a fireplace with something delicious nearby. But there is much more to Whistler in December than skiing. This is a month for snowy walks and mountain adventures, intimate dinners, spa afternoons, festive shopping, art and film, après-ski and long evenings in a privat

November is one of the most interesting times of year in Whistler. The golden colours of autumn are fading, the mountains are beginning to collect their first serious snow, mornings feel distinctly alpine, and the village starts preparing for another legendary winter season. But November isn't simply a waiting room for ski season. It is a month of its own — filled with food and culture, quiet forest walks, wellness experiences, cozy restaurants and seasonal events.