Nightlife & the Arts in Whistler

Whistler Nightlife

Whistler has a legendary après scene, and on any given weekend, there may be more nonskiers than skiers filling the patios, clubs, and saloons. Stag and stagette parties wander the pedestrian-only village stroll, and people queue early to get inside Buffalo Bills or the GLC (Garibaldi Lift Company), where DJs and bands from Vancouver and beyond come to spin.

The night begins with après, when skiers, bikers, and hikers alike unwind on patios from the Longhorn Saloon & Grill to Citta'—think happy hour for the hyped up—and the clubs usually stay open until 2 am except for Sundays and holidays. The minimum age is 19 and smoking is only allowed outside. When the bars close, the local constables lead a (usually) well-behaved cattle drive through the village and back to the hotels.

For entertainment listings, pick up Whistler's weekly news magazine, the Pique.

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