Live views from the peaks, the lodges and the three village bases
The weather in Whistler can be completely different at the top of the mountain and in the Village, and the forecast does not always tell you which way the day will go. These seven cameras, run by Whistler Blackcomb and Tourism Whistler, show you what is actually happening right now, from Whistler Peak at over 2,000 metres down to the plazas in town.
Each image updates every few minutes, and this page refreshes them for you while it is open. Tap any camera to open its source, where Whistler Blackcomb also streams live video from the mountain.
The top of the Peak Chair, looking out over the alpine bowls and the Coast Mountains beyond. The first camera to check on a grey morning: if the peak is sitting above the cloud, the alpine is worth the ride up.
Mid-mountain on Whistler, where the Village Gondola and the PEAK 2 PEAK arrive. A good read on visibility and snow in the middle of the mountain, and on whether the patio is a lunch option today.
The top of the Blackcomb Gondola and the other end of the PEAK 2 PEAK. Compare it with the Roundhouse to see which mountain has the better light before you choose where to start.
Images courtesy of Whistler Blackcomb, where you can also watch the live video streams.
The base of the Whistler Village Gondola and the Fitzsimmons chair. In winter this is where the morning lift line forms, so it is the camera to check before you decide what time to head out.
The Blackcomb Gondola terminal in the Upper Village. Often the quieter way onto the mountains on a busy morning, and this view shows whether that is true today.
The Creekside Gondola at the south end of the valley, with its own parking and often a shorter line than the Village. Handy if you are staying in Creekside or driving in from the south.
The heart of the Village, home to the Olympic rings, summer concerts and the winter skating rink. A quick check on the weather in town and on what is happening in the plaza.
Images courtesy of Whistler Blackcomb and Tourism Whistler.
Start at the top. In winter, cloud often settles in the valley while the alpine sits in sunshine above it, so a grey view from your window does not always mean a grey day on the mountain. If Whistler Peak and the Roundhouse are clear, it is usually worth going up. If they are in cloud, the trees and the lower mountain will have better visibility.
Then check the bases. Skier's Plaza shows the Village Gondola line, and the Upper Village and Creekside cameras show the two alternatives. On a busy powder morning, the right base can save you a long wait.
For the full picture, pair the cameras with the Whistler Blackcomb snow and weather report, and see our skiing guide for where to go once you know what the day is doing.
