Snow, Sun & Savings - Skiing in Whistler in March and April

How do we know that? A lot of experience - our team have visited Whistler almost every winter since 1996, and we’ve helped over 15,000 skiers and snowboarders enjoy it too. More than 50% of our customers are choosing to ski in spring this season, and our team will be there in both March and April too (it'll be my 11th visit!).

Why is it so good? Consistently great snow conditions, long, sunny days, a buzzing atmosphere, and the best value all season, whether you’re travelling as a couple, family or group of friends.

Read on to find out what skiing in Whistler in March and April is like, why you’ll love it, and how much it costs.

For personal advice and a tailor-made price, call our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01273 224060 or enquire online. Book now to save up to 20% on flights, transfers and accommodation and up to 34% on lift tickets. 10 night Whistler spring ski holidays start from £1,600 per person.

There’s a misconception that spring skiing means poor snow quality. But the powder days are so frequent in Whistler that locals call it “March Madness”.

Whistler receives as much snow in March as in December and January - over two metres on average and a huge three metres last season. Even better, the snow is falling on a deep, stable snowpack - typically around three metres by March. So you can expect all 8,171 acres of the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains to be open, including off-piste areas like Blackcomb Glacier and Spanky’s Ladder that are best skied with fresh snow on the ground.

That fantastic snowfall and snowpack continue into early April, so you can still enjoy excellent conditions right through to closing day, especially on the upper slopes. This season, Whistler Mountain shuts on 19 April while Blackcomb Mountain stays open all the way through to 18 May. I always think they shut Whistler Mountain too early, but they have to start preparing the bike trails for summer!

Need more convincing? 2026 will be the fifth consecutive year that the Freeride World Tour has stopped off in Whistler, with three days of qualifiers from 17 to 19 March. If conditions are good enough for some of the world’s best skiers and snowboarders…

Unlike the shorter, colder days of deep winter, spring in Whistler offers long, glorious, warm afternoons.

You can ski comfortably from first to last lift, which from 21 February is a generous 7.5 hours. The lifts start spinning at 8:30am and don’t finish until 4pm, perfect for long on-mountain lunches in the sunshine.

While the mountain stays cold enough to keep the snow in great condition, things heat up down at the base as Whistler Village welcomes the return of patio season. Shed the layers, swap your goggles for sunglasses, grab your drink of choice (I’m partial to one of the many locally brewed beers or a classic Caesar) and soak up the rays on a sun terrace.

Keep an eye on Whistler’s events for the best après each day:

• Ski Safari favourites The Hairfarmers alternate between Merlin’s at Blackcomb and Dusty’s at Creekside most days
• The Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC) hosts DJs most weekends at the Whistler Mountain base
• Also at the Whistler Mountain base, the Longhorn Saloon can get lively and is about as close to European-style après in Canada as you can get (just take a look below)

If you really want to embrace the spring buzz, visit during the World Ski & Snowboard Festival (06 to 12 April), when the resort hosts snowsports competitions, international bands and DJs, exhibitions and more.

For the full list of events during your stay, see Whistler Blackcomb's events page. 

The other advantage of spring’s longer, warmer days is the opportunity to see and do more off the slopes. Slower-paced activities are a lot more fun when you’re not shivering in the cold, and with the sun setting later, it’s easier to fit more into the day without giving up ski time.

That extends to nearby Vancouver, which is well worth a couple of nights after your trip. We can’t guarantee good weather, but in 30 years of visiting, our team have only ever enjoyed blue skies in March and April. Perfect for exploring the city on foot or by bike! We can easily add a Vancouver stay to your Whistler ski holiday, just let us know when you enquire.

The best part about skiing Whistler in March and April is the price - usually the cheapest you’ll find all winter.

A standard 10 night package including flights, transfers and room only accommodation starts from:

• March: £2,020 per person based on 2 adults departing 30 March
• Easter: £1,720 per person based on 2 adults and and 2 children (under 12) departing 30 March
• April: £1,600 per person based on 2 adults departing 08 April

If you book by 31 January, you can save up to 20% on your accommodation and up to £800 per person on the total package price.

We always recommend speaking to us for a tailor-made quotation for your dates, group size and accommodation preferences, but you can get an idea of prices throughout spring with our Whistler March & April Ski Packages & Offers.

We typically recommend that you always book your lift pass before the season begins to take advantage of the great value Whistler Blackcomb Day Pass product, but this year the resort has introduced one of the best-priced in-season lift tickets in years.

For 10 nights, most Ski Safari customers choose an 8 or 9 day pass (depending on whether they want a day off to rest their legs or try an activity).

The pass price is based on when you start skiing, so as you can see below, you’re best off aiming for the ‘off-peak’ or ‘spring’ windows:

That works out at £99 to £123 per day for an adult, and costs between 25 and 35% less than booking your lift pass in resort at the ticket window.

We’ll always work to find you the best possible package price. Slight tweaks to your dates, flights and accommodation can have a huge impact on cost, and we can save you a lot of time trawling through hundreds of different options online. It’s what we do for our customers every day.

Don't just take my word for it! These are just a few reviews our customers have left after opting for a ski holiday during the spring season:

"Great place to visit - this is our second trip late in the season (last week of March) - the snow on the mountain both years has been fantastic." - Nicholas Hoare

"Perfect Spring skiing. The conditions at the top of the mountain were beautiful. The people are friendly and kind and there is absolutely no pushing and shoving in the queues like you can find in Europe. The perfect place for children to learn." - Jo Knight

"Always excellent spring skiing with decent snow, loads of varied terrain open and great off-piste." - Sara Donnelly

"Perfect for spring skiing." - Julian Greenfield

"Spent a great eight days skiing on the wide open runs. It was the end of the season (end April/Early May) and absolute bliss! Would love to go back soon." - Hannah

With such an incredible start to Whistler’s season, availability is lessening by the day.

If you want to experience the deep snow, sun-soaked après, and the magnificent value of spring skiing, we are here to make it happen and provide you with personal advice based on decades of first-hand knowledge.

Our entire team is brimming with Whistler experience; I'm one of three who have been skiing and selling Whistler for over 30 years, we have a few ex-seasonaires, and nearly the whole team has hit the slopes there at least once. Read our Whistler resort guide for our tips on where to ski, stay, eat & drink, what to do and more.

For personal advice and a tailor-made price, call 01273 224060 or request a quotation online and one of our specialists will be in touch.

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