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New Year’s Eve in Whistler — No Matter Your Mood

New Year’s Eve. Is it the best night of the year – or the most overrated?

Regardless of your feelings on the holiday, there’s a New Year’s Eve celebration in Whistler guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Whether you’re seeking something that’s family friendly or you want to party like it’s, well, 2014, there’s something out there perfectly suited to you. Just tell us how you’re feeling, and we’ll match you up with the perfect party.

If You’re Feeling: Like Celebrating With the Whole Family

Then Try: Whistler Presents: New Year’s Eve Celebration

Come one, come all: Whistler’s New Year’s Eve Celebration is fun for the whole family. This alcohol-free event features activities, shows, and performances throughout Whistler Village. Pick up your wristbands online or at the Whistler Conference Centre, and hop from activity to activity during the evening festivities. There’s something for every age group: crafts, lego, outdoor ice skating, and even a teens-only dance. The fun caps off with a special New Year’s Eve edition of the infamous Fire and Ice Show for the ultimate Whistler experience.

Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane
Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane

If You’re Feeling: Like Dancing the Night Away

Then Try: Whistler’s Nightclubs

It’s no secret that Whistler has a wild party scene. If you’re after glitz and dancing, just head underground to one of Whistler’s clubs. Maxx Fish offers champagne and a post-ball drop buffet; Tommy Africas’ party features its infamous go-go dancers; and Moe Joe’s promises the wildest party in town – and that’s just a sample of what’s going on around town.

If You’re Feeling: in the Mood for a Night You’ll Never Forget

Then Try: A Celebration at One of Whistler’s World Renowned Restaurants

Whistler’s best restaurants know a thing or two about creating memorable dining experiences, and you can bet that they pull out all the stops for New Year’s Eve. How about the Bearfoot Bistro’s New Year’s Eve Fine Dining Extravaganza (featuring champagne sabering) or Araxi’s infamous New Year’s Eve gala? Delicious food and drink guaranteed.

If You’re Feeling: Like a Celebration Under the Stars

Then Try: Taking Things Outside

Rent a pair of cross country skis or snowshoes, fill a thermos with hot chocolate, and enjoy a New Year’s Eve under Whistler’s impossibly clear, starry skies. Spending time enjoying the outdoors will ensure that you start 2015 off on the right foot.

Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane
Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane

If You’re Feeling: Like New Year’s Eve is Terribly Overrated

Then Try: The Anti-Celebration

Not in the mood to celebrate New Year’s Eve? No worries: order in room service, watch the Times Square celebrations from your bed, and fall asleep before the clock strikes midnight. While everybody else is sleeping off the champagne aftermath, you’ll get to enjoy a virtually empty mountain all to yourself!

Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane
Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane

Don’t forget to schedule in a few Whistler activities to celebrate the New Year: how about a ski lesson to help you achieve that resolution to be more active, or a bungee jumping session to satisfy the promise that you’ll do more things that scare you? Give us a call – we’ve got plenty of suggestions to make sure you’ll celebrate the New Year in a way you’ll never forget!

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