Whistler Pride Festival & Ski Week 2027

Not just a ski event – 7 days of winter pride celebrations 2027

Whistler Pride and Ski week is a celebration of diversity both on and off the slopes at Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.

The Event

• Next Edition: Sunday 24th January, 2027 – Saturday 30th January, 2027.
• The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival is more than just a gay ski week, it is an 8-day festival that combines Sports, Culinary, Wellness and spectacular Social and Cultural events.
• More than 3,000 visitors attend the event from more than 30 countries around the world.
• Stay at Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel, where studios with kitchenettes and fireplaces give you a comfortable base for the week, close to the village’s restaurants and nightlife.

Whistler

• Whistler is a charming town, north of Vancouver, British Columbia. At 2,000 feet (607 meters) and the Alpine peaks hover at 7,250 feet (2210 meters) Whistler has an annual snowfall in excess of 33 feet (10 meters – in fact this past season Whistler surpassed the 10 year annual average snowfall with over 1,200cm!) making for some sensational turns with the Whistler Pride volunteer ski guides leading you through the massive terrain.
• Host Hotel to be confirmed – Aava Whistler Hotel. As with most ski weeks, the host hotel sells out first. The following hotels are great alternatives, all close by:
  Delta Hotels by Marriott – (9 min walk) Large suites with great amenities.
  Pangea Pod Hotel – (5 min walk) perfect if you are traveling in a big group.
  Alpenglow Lodge by Bill – (10 min walk) Spacious apartments with stunning views.
  Pan Pacific – (6 min walk) Exceptional service and some of the best breakfast options in Whistler.

Getting to Whistler

• Whistler is a 2 hour drive north from Vancouver  airport. The drive is quite scenic along Highway 99. Other nearby airports include Seattle  (4 hour drive) and Bellingham. (3 hour drive)
• Book your private airport transfer by car in advance from Vancouver.

The Skiing

• Whistler has in excess of 200 marked ski trails in between the two mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, suitable for all difficulty levels: green for beginners, blue for intermediate, and black for advanced skiers.

Daytime Activities

• Take a two hour Wilderness Adventure Snowmobile tour – fulfill all those James Bond fantasies, we did!
• The charming, European-inspired pedestrian village, makes getting around easy to experience activities for Non Skiers & Riders or for those that need a break. Whistler has the longest vertical mile in North America complete with a stunning village Gondola system and improved slopes.
• Whistler offers an abundance of activities from inner tube sliding, dog sledding, snowmobile tours, bungee jumping, to flying through the forest like a Jedi Knight on one of the Zipline courses.
• There are hundreds of spa and body treatments to be had, wellness programs, culinary experiences, art galleries and abundant people watching opportunities throughout the resort. Scandinave Spa offers some of the most relaxing treatments in a beautifully decorated retreat.
• The Peak 2 Peak is a tri-cable gondola lift that links the two mountain ranges. It passes between the Roundhouse Lodge at Whistler Mountain to the Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb mountain. The views are breathtaking and it was certainly the highlight of our trip.
• Check out a full range of things to do on your trip, all bookable in advance.

Whistler Ski Week Parties

• Whistler Pride combines daily skiing and snowboarding with après-ski gatherings, drag, comedy and evening parties. Further times and venues will be added as the programme develops.

Whistler Pride Programme 2027

• Daily skiing and snowboarding are joined by après-ski gatherings, comedy, drag shows and evening parties. Individual evening times and venues will be added as the organiser releases them.

Day & Date	Parties & Events
Sunday 24th January 2027	Welcome Mixer
Monday 25th January 2027	Après Ski Trivia
Tuesday 26th January 2027	Après Ski Drag Bingo Comedy Night
Wednesday 27th January 2027	Creekside Pride Day Après Ski Country Night
Thursday 28th January 2027	Après Ski Haze Drag Show
Friday 29th January 2027	Rainbow Ski-Out & Pride Parade Cascade Mega Après Whistler Village Pride Takeover
Saturday 30th January 2027	Farewell Après Ski Icons Drag Show APEX Closing Party Babes on Babes

Annual Pride Ski Parade

• Friday 29th January, 2027 – Join the annual Pride Ski + March where skiers and riders start on Whistler’s mid-station on the Olympic Run and swoosh down the slopes in a sea of colour. Rainbow flags are carried with pride and skiers and riders dress in colour outfits as they descend down to Whistler Village at Skiers’ Plaza.
• The giant Pride Flag is transferred from skier to marchers as the crowd continues down the Village Stroll to the Olympic Rings at Whistler Olympic Plaza, paying homage to the start of the very first Pride House at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. After the parade, join the celebrations at the Whistler Conference Centre for an afternoon après-ski T-dance.

The Apres Ski

• Daily from 3 pm – After a fantastic day on the mountains, at the spa or simply hanging out in the Village, come together to meet and greet other festival participants at après-ski before heading out for the night.

The Venues

• The GLC – Classic après bar perched above Skiers Plaza, right at the main Whistler gondola base where the parade and plaza shows gather.
• Black’s Pub – Patio and pub on the Village Stroll overlooking Skiers Plaza, a few metres from the main stage and gondolas.
• The Living Room at Pangea – Upstairs café-bar with communal tables, craft beer and cocktails, plus a rooftop patio overlooking the Village Stroll.
• Merlin’s Bar & Grill – Rowdy chalet-style bar at the base of Blackcomb in the Upper Village, one gondola ride or a short walk from the main village strip.
• Maxx Fish – Reopened lounge just off the Village Stroll, with vintage-style interiors, live music early in the evening and DJs later. A useful stop for cocktails that can turn into a late night.
• Longhorn Saloon – Big patio party bar fronting Skiers Plaza at the Whistler gondola base, right in the thick of the Pride parade and plaza action.
• Après Après – Multi-level nightlife venue just off the Village Stroll, a short walk from Longhorn and the main club line-up.
• Garfinkel’s – Classic Whistler nightclub near Marketplace on the Village Stroll, five to seven minutes’ walk from Skiers Plaza and the gondola base.
• Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains – Twin ski areas rising above Whistler Village, with runs dropping straight back to the gondola bases where many Pride meetups start.
• Skiers Plaza – Central village plaza at the foot of both gondolas, the main gathering point for the Rainbow Ski Out, parade and evening shows.

Where to stay in Gay Whistler

Stay in Whistler Village for easy access to the gondolas, restaurants and nightlife. These four hotels put the week’s skiing and socialising within walking distance.

• Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel – Studios with kitchenettes, fireplaces and balconies make a full week comfortable and keep dining costs manageable. Its quieter Village North setting comes with an outdoor pool, hot tub and winter ski shuttle.
• The Crystal Lodge – Right on the Village Stroll, with gondolas, restaurants and bars close by. The location makes switching between skiing and nights out effortless.
• Aava Whistler Hotel – Just outside the pedestrian village, close to the action without sitting above the bar strip. An outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna cover post-ski recovery. Book an upper-floor room to reduce overhead noise.
• Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre – Suites with full kitchens and living areas give couples or friends room to spread out. Central restaurants and nightlife are close, with the gondolas a short walk away. Book a separate-bedroom category for extra privacy.