⭐️ Solstice Ski by Candlelight & Santa Shuffle Toonie Race⭐️

With the Winter Solstice on Sunday, December 21st, Monday, December 22 will be one of the darkest and shortest days of the year. We couldn't resist gathering over a hundred candles & lights to decorate our trails, making cross-country skiing and snowshoeing under the beautiful starry skies a magical experience. Join us for our first "Community Monday" of the season! 

• ✨Discover the NEW Neverland Starlight Loop, a magical half-kilometer ski loop on our green trail, Neverland. The loop features a beautiful mix of lights creating an enchanted night ski experience.✨ Join our staff and volunteers on a guided social Solstice Ski, departing from the day lodge at 5:30 pm
• Take part in our first ever public Toonie Race and Santa Shuffle, check-in at the Cross-Country stadium at 6:00, race kicks off at 6:15! Entry is a minimum $5 donation or non-perishable food item for the food bank in Squamish or Whistler. Open to all ages, all abilities – sign up, ski, and socialize! Come dressed in your best holiday ski attire, format and course TBD – prizes for best outfit, longest glide, and a lucky draw prize! Youth & Adult categories. Sign Up here! ⭐Whistler Olympic Park Toonie Race / Santa Shuffle! 🎄 – Fill out form
• Enjoy complimentary marshmallows to roast on the wood-burning fire pit. 

Take advantage of discounted tickets, rentals & dinner* and spend time on our regular well-lit cross-country trails or light up your journey on our snowshoe and dog-friendly trails. When you need a break, stop by the fully-licensed cafe in the Day Lodge and indulge in a delicious meal. Hello date night?!

*Special available from 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm every Monday & Wednesday from December 8, 2025 - March 4, 2026.* Day tickets, rentals and selected dinner are discounted to only $12 each!

* Due to popularity, there are no walk-in rentals available on Monday & Wednesday Nights. Online pre-booking is required for all rentals & limited spots are available. When booking, please choose from one of two timeslots to pick up your equipment. Once you have collected your rentals from the Day Lodge within your booked timeslot, they don't need to be returned until 8:30pm.

Find out more & book rentals 

More Toonie Race Info: 

A toonie race is a community tradition where skiers come together for a fun, friendly race—or just a social cruise—on a set course. The name comes from the original $2 entry fee (a Canadian toonie!), though prices may have changed over the years. Whether you're in it to win it or just out for a good time, each race brings a new theme or twist to keep things exciting.

New this season, Whistler Olympic Park will offer two toonie races. Entry is a minimum $5 donation or non-perishable food item for the food bank. 

• Etiquette: Stay on trail, be polite when passing, have fun!
• Dates:
  • December 22 - Santa Shuffle
  • January 14 - Theme and format TBD, check our socials!
  • January 28 will be reserved as a rain date.

Interested in more toonie race fun? Club members can join the Whistler Nordics Toonie Race Series! Events will be hosted at Lost Lake and Whistler Olympic Park. New members welcome.