Basics

The Basics

Time: GMT –8 (GMT –7 from March to November).
Money: GMT –8 (GMT –7 from March to November).

Currency Exchange Rates

Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.

Climate: Snowfall is rare in the city of Vancouver, but is more than adequate for the ski slopes on the Coast Mountains to the north where Whistler is situated. As with all Canadian ski resorts, Whistler can get very cold. Go prepared for the occasional blizzard. In general though, temperatures are moderate throughout the winter season, rarely dipping below 12°F (-10°C) in the valley and 5°F (-15°C) on the peaks during the coldest part of the year. Average daily alpine temperature during most of the winter months is 22°F (-5°C).