Whistler Gondola Tickets & PEAK 2 PEAK

If you’re trying to buy “Whistler gondola tickets,” the most important thing to know is which gondola — and who sells it. Here’s the full picture.

Whistler’s three gondolas

• Whistler Village Gondola — carries you from the village base up Whistler Mountain to the Roundhouse Lodge and the alpine.
• Blackcomb Gondola — the equivalent up neighbouring Blackcomb Mountain.
• PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola — the showpiece: it spans the valley between the tops of Whistler and Blackcomb, with one of the longest unsupported cable spans in the world and a crossing that hangs hundreds of metres above the valley floor. A few cabins have glass floors.

A sightseeing ticket typically bundles the Village Gondola up, the PEAK 2 PEAK crossing, and the Blackcomb Gondola down — a full loop of both mountaintops.

Where to buy them

Whistler’s own gondola tickets are sold directly by Whistler Blackcomb (Vail Resorts) — on their website or at the village base. They are not sold through third-party booking platforms, so be wary of any site claiming to sell “official Whistler gondola tickets.” Buy direct, and check the operating calendar for your date.

What about a day trip from Vancouver?

If you’re coming from Vancouver without a car, a guided day trip is the easy option — but note it rides the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish (about 45 minutes / 60 km south of Whistler), not Whistler’s own gondolas. It then gives you free time in Whistler Village, where you can buy and ride the Village Gondola or PEAK 2 PEAK on your own if it’s running. You can book that day trip on our home page.

When the gondolas run

The PEAK 2 PEAK and sightseeing gondolas run seasonally — a summer sightseeing season and the winter ski season, with different hours and sometimes a shoulder-season closure between them. Always confirm current operating dates with Whistler Blackcomb before building a day around the PEAK 2 PEAK.

Quick planning tips

• Buy Whistler’s gondola tickets direct from Whistler Blackcomb; check the calendar first.
• Coming from Vancouver? A day trip handles the drive and a gondola ride; see our getting-there guide.
• Give yourself time — riding up, crossing PEAK 2 PEAK, walking the alpine, and coming down is an easy half-day.
• See things to do in Whistler for what else to book once you’re there.