Q: I am considering a trip to whistler and I was wondering when the best time to go for the nightlife is? Is there anything going on in November or December? Or would it be best to wait until early into the next year? Also any suggestions on the best nightlife spots would be appreciated.
A: The best time to go for Whistler nightlife is during the prime of the season. November is typically still pretty slow, unless you go American Thanksgiving weekend, but even then it is not up to full swing. Some of the busiest times are the holiday season, Christmas through New Years and Presidents Day weekend in February. But really things are hopping anytime during January through mid March and then things begin to slow down a bit. There are a number of clubs to choose from and many have been part of Whistler for fifteen years or more, including Savage Beagle, Garfunkles, Tommy Africas, Longhorns, and Buffalo Bills. Also the drinking age in Canada is 19. Don't forget there is also great apres ski going on at many of the clubs with live music including Merlins, Cittas, Garibaldi Lift Co. and Longhorns. I know the crystal lodge does 25 cent buffalo wings from 2:00 - 7:00 pm during the ski season. There is also a great Irish pub, the Dublin Gate.