Whistler Olympic Park: Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

Whistler Olympic Park: Cross-Country Skiing at the 2010 Olympic Nordic Venue

Whistler Olympic Park, in the Callaghan Valley about 30 minutes south of Whistler Village and roughly 1.5 to 2 hours from Vancouver, hosted the cross-country skiing, biathlon, ski jumping and Nordic combined events at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Today it is one of the best places in Western Canada to try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, whether you are a complete beginner or a competitive athlete.

What you can do

• Cross-country skiing: more than 55 km of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing, from easy loops to Olympic race courses.
• Snowshoeing: about 15 km of wilderness snowshoe trails.
• Dog-friendly trails: designated loops where you can ski or snowshoe with your dog.
• Biathlon Experience: try the Olympic sport of skiing and target shooting, paired with a trail ticket.
• Night skiing: on Monday and Wednesday evenings, plus the illuminated Neverland Starlight Loop.
• Family fun: tobogganing beneath the Olympic ski jumps, lessons, rentals and a Day Lodge with a cafe and Nordic shop.

2026–27 season

Whistler Olympic Park is scheduled to open for winter on November 27, 2026 and run to April 4, 2027, weather permitting, with daily hours of about 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and night skiing until 9 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Early in the season, skiers can use the Callaghan Gold trail, a loop built from snow stored over the summer.

Tickets and passes

Day tickets for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing can be bought online in advance or at the gate, with cheaper twilight tickets in the afternoon. Season passes are sold for the park on its own or as a Dual Area Pass that adds the Lost Lake Nordic trails in Whistler Village, for more than 80 km of ski trails in total. Note that Whistler Olympic Park and neighbouring The Callaghan are run separately, with their own trails and tickets.

Getting there from Vancouver

Drive north on the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99) past Squamish, then turn west onto Callaghan Valley Road about 15 km before Whistler Village and follow it to the park. Winter tires or chains are required on Highway 99 and the valley road in winter.

Good to know

• Best for: first-time cross-country skiers, families, fitness skiers and dog owners.
• Rentals and lessons: available on site at the Day Lodge.
• Season: November 27, 2026 to April 4, 2027 (scheduled, snow dependent).

Planning a winter day out? See our full guide to ski resorts and cross-country skiing near Vancouver for 2026–27.

Photo: Ski Jumping Up Close by Marcin Chady, licensed under CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.