One of the longest and highest gondolas in the world, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola provides incredible sightseeing opportunities between Whistler’s mountains.
Peak 2 Peak Gondola and 360 Experience
Whistler is known for its two mountains, which combine to form the Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort. Both of the mountains have a gondola that climbs up to the top, and connecting the two of them is the special Peak 2 Peak Gondola.
Peak 2 Peak is one of the most unique gondolas in Canada and in the world. At 436 metres above the ground, Peak 2 Peak has the highest elevation of any gondola of its kind. The gondola is also nearly 4.5 kilometres long. Despite having some high-speed cable cars, it still takes over 10 minutes to reach the other side!
The gondola took two years to build, between 2007 and 2008. It can carry up to 4,100 people per hour. Peak 2 Peak has become a celebrity in its own right, featuring in a 2009 Discovery Channel documentary and in a show called Modern Marvels in a History Channel.
Peak 2 Peak is usually open from May until October and is part of the Whistler 360 Experience which also includes the Peak Express Chair up Whistler Mountain that leads to the Cloudraker Skybridge.
Hours and Admission
In 2023 the Peak 2 Peak Gondola opened on June 10th and closed on September 24th (although after September 10th it was only open on weekends). The operating hours were from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The Peak Express Chair on Whistler Mountain was open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm from June 17th to September 11th in 2023.
Whistler 360 Experience tickets for the 2023 fall season are as follows:
- Adults (19 to 64): $85 (fall weekend); $70 (fall mid-week)
- Seniors (65+): $75 (fall weekend); $60 (fall mid-week)
- Teens (13 to 18): $75 (fall weekend); $60 (fall mid-week)
- Children (7 to 12): $43 (fall weekend); $36 (fall mid-week)
Children under the age of 7 ride for free. 360 Experience Summer Passes are available from $145 for adults and $135 for senior and teenagers. The unlimited access passes are worth it if you plan on visiting multiple times.
Other Information
For more information about the Peak 2 Peak Gondola and the 360 Experience, visit the Whistler Blackcomb website.
To learn about other attractions and events in Whistler, visit WhatToDoInWhistler.ca.
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