Why choose Whistler as the arrival city for a Working Holiday Visa?

🌄 Nestled in the mountains 1.5 hours from Vancouver, Whistler is a vibrant tourist resort , bustling year-round. Its advantages for Working Holiday Visa holders:

🎿 Numerous seasonal jobs : hotels, restaurants, ski resorts
🌎 A strong international community (many English, French, Belgians, Australians…)
🏔️ An exceptional natural setting for winter and summer sports
💼 Many employers are used to recruiting Working Holiday Visa holders

🎯 Good to know : Whistler is very popular. It's advisable to look for a job and accommodation well in advance , especially during peak season - choose our guaranteed ski resort job package.

Location: British Columbia , Canada, Coastal Range mountain range

Distinguishing feature: largest ski area in America (34 km2, more than 200 slopes)

Climate: Temperate/Cold. Relatively mild summers and cold winters

Population: approximately 10,000 inhabitants

The must-sees: Valley Trail, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center, Lost Lake Trail, Blackcomb

Types of work: delivery driver, waiter/waitress, bartender, cleaning staff, housekeeping staff, receptionist, kitchen assistant, all jobs in ski resorts, summer and winter, etc. (full list available upon request)

How to go on a Working Holiday Visa to Whistler?

To live in Whistler with a Canadian Working Holiday Visa , you must follow the standard steps of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. We recommend flying into Vancouver and then traveling to Whistler by bus (2 hours) or car.

🔹 Working Holiday Visa Service : Access our Canadian Working Holiday Visa application tutorial here job assistance program in Vancouver, or subscribe to our guaranteed job program in a ski resort, or even in Vancouver .

Preparing for your departure to Whistler

Steps to take before leaving for a Working Holiday Visa in Whistler

To settle in Whistler upon arrival, plan to:

Purchase insurance covering the entire duration of your stay (mandatory)
Spend a few days in Vancouver to get help from our on-site job assistance administrative procedures (SIM card, bank account, social security number, housing, etc.) or complete these procedures online from Whistler.
If you plan ahead, take advantage of our ski resort job program. Employers provide accommodation, but be warned... first come, first served!

Conditions for going on a Working Holiday Visa to Whistler from Belgium

To obtain your Working Holiday Visa in Whistler , you must:

Be between 18 and 30 years (up to the day before your 31st birthday)
Possess a valid Belgian passport
Have at least CAD 2,500 in savings (proof of funds)
Take out health insurance for the entire duration of your stay
To have a clean criminal record
Being selected for the EIC program

Price of a Whistler Working Holiday Visa package

It all depends on the package you choose. Our Canada packages start at €1,599 in 2025. If you wish to take English courses, we recommend the cities of Vancouver or Victoria (on Vancouver Island).

❄️ During peak season (November to April), prices soar, especially for accommodation. It's advisable to book several weeks or even months in advance . By securing employment through our job assistance service , you also secure accommodation.

Culturally, Whistler certainly has less to offer than Toronto or Vancouver. However, for half the year, snow is guaranteed. In this car-free resort, steeped in mountain culture, everything is geared towards satisfying winter sports enthusiasts on a Canadian Working Holiday Visa. During the milder months, it's the perfect opportunity for mountain biking, hiking, golf, and more. In the evening, Whistler comes alive. Finding a job there is fairly easy, and you'll often get your ski pass for free. Not a bad situation!

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WHAT TO DO IN AND AROUND WHISTLER?

Just a two-hour drive from Vancouver, Whistler is a skier's paradise, but not only that. Hiking, local art, outings... There's enough to keep you busy for weeks... all year round.

Discover our dossier on Whistler

Tamwood Whistler Language School

The host resort of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Whistler-Blackcomb, boasts abundant snowfall, attracting winter sports enthusiasts. It also offers over 200 marked trails, more than 100 kilometers of off-piste terrain, 5 snow parks, and 3 glaciers. Add to that a magnificent natural setting, and you have a destination that, just a two-hour drive from Vancouver, will also delight fans of mountain biking, rafting, paragliding, climbing, hiking, and canoeing/kayaking in the summer. Thanks to the Peak2Peak gondola, a 4.4 km long cable car connecting two of the resort's peaks, you'll enjoy a spectacular 360° panoramic view of the mountains, whatever the season.
The ski school is located in an exceptional location in Whistler's main village, just 150 steps from the gondolas.

The Tamwood school in Whistler offers English courses all year round:

During the summer from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
During the winter from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Facilities: classrooms, relaxation area, place to store your ski equipment, 10 computers and Wi-Fi.

Homestay with half-board during the week (full board on weekends) in a private room.
Student residence without meals in shared rooms (6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, 2 terraces, large room for storing sports equipment, Wi-Fi). 20 minutes by bus or bicycle from the school. Minimum age: 19 years.

Once you leave the classroom, as you'll soon realize, there are plenty of ways to unwind! Especially since the ski/snowboard season starts in late November and lasts until early August thanks to the glacier. In April, you can ski in the morning and play golf or cycle in the afternoon. Renowned for its lively atmosphere, Whistler doesn't usually stay up early with its twenty or so bars and nightclubs. A Working Holiday Visa during which you certainly won't be bored.

Organized activities include: skating, parties, karaoke, basketball, soccer, skiing, and snowboarding.