Peak 2 Peak Gondola

Name: Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Address: 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, Whistler, CA

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Peak 2 Peak Gondola links two mountain lodges in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, as North America’s first Doppelmayr 3S lift.

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Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Gondola terminals and cable route across the mountain valley

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Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Red gondola cabin passing a steel tower above the clouds

Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Red Peak 2 Peak cabin beside the support structure

Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Gondola tower rising against a clear blue sky

Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Steel gondola tower among mountain trees beneath overcast skies

Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Gondola tower and cabins above a forested slope

Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Red cabin travelling over a deep green mountain valley

Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Red gondola cabin seen through a snowy window opening

Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Gondola shadow stretching across a dense forest canopy

Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Mountain panorama and gondola route above the forested ridge

Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Gondola line crossing a snow covered alpine mountainside

Opening hours

Today08:30 – 15:00Show all

Monday08:30 – 15:00

Tuesday08:30 – 15:00

Wednesday08:30 – 15:00

Thursday08:30 – 15:00

Friday08:30 – 15:00

Saturday08:30 – 15:00

Sunday08:30 – 15:00

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Why go

Two blue cabins have glass floors for views into the valley.
The 4.4-kilometre journey across the Fitzsimmons Creek valley takes 11 minutes.
Cabins reach 436 metres above the ground, the highest point above ground of any gondola.
Its 3.03-kilometre unsupported span held the world record until 2017.
Its two terminals are the world’s largest lift terminal buildings.

Season and conditions

The gondola carries skiers in winter and sightseers year-round.

History

Doppelmayr Garaventa built the gondola in 2007–2008 for CDN$51 million. Steve Podborski hosted the opening ceremony, which featured BASE jumps by Red Bull Air Force members.

1997Hugh Smythe and Paul Mathews proposed a ropeway link after visiting Zermatt.
September 19, 2005The gondola project was announced.
May 21, 2007Construction began with a groundbreaking ceremony.
December 12, 2008The gondola opened, becoming the first lift between the two mountains and eliminating skiers’ descent to the resort base when changing sectors.

How to get there

CarAddress: 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia.

Sources: Peak 2 Peak Gondola - Wikipedia · Peak 2 Peak Gondola - Wikipedia (part 2) · Peak 2 Peak Gondola - Wikipedia · Peak 2 Peak - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where

4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

What are the Peak 2 Peak Gondola’s opening hours?

Daily, 08:30–15:00.

How many people fit in a Peak 2 Peak Gondola cabin?

Up to 28: 22 seated and six standing.

What type of cableway is the Peak 2 Peak Gondola?

It is a 3S tri-cable lift, the first of its kind from Doppelmayr in North America.

What wind speeds is the Peak 2 Peak Gondola designed for?

It is designed to operate in winds up to 80 kilometres per hour.

Does the Peak 2 Peak Gondola have backup power?

An auxiliary diesel engine can run the lift if its main engine fails or power is lost.

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