Whistler, Canada

Whistler ski guide

With 200 plus trails Whistler is a skiers paradise. Considered the best ski resort in the world by many; once you have skied in Whistler you will not want to go anywhere else. There are 13 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers and the most terrain (8,171 acres) in North America. Considered to have guaranteed perfect snow year on year; Whistler is the perfect place to hold the 2010 winter olympics. Whistler mountain allows you to ski 'peak to creek' in one 5.5 km run then finish your day with a well earned ice-cold Kokanee beer at 'Dusty's (Creekside).

The atmosphere is buzzing but even though it is an extremely popular resort Blackcombe and Whistler mountains are so vast you almost feel as though you have the slope to yourself! The 38 lifts that can manage 61,407 skiers per hour are efficient and plentiful with very helpful staff. The slopes are well maintained and groomed every night. Ski school is available to help novice to expert skiers make the most out of this amazing place. The village itself is beautiful particularly at night when the streets are lit by fairy lights.

Flights to Whistler

Many airlines service this resort. You need to fly into Vancouver BC then travel to Whistler; journey time approximately 2 hours.

To and from the Vancouver airport (YVR)

There is a coach or limousine service available which will take you to and from your lodgings. It is recommended to book in advance through enjoywhistler.com otherwise hire cars are available. Whistler is pedestrianized and there is no need for a car when you get there.

Activities and sightseeing in Whistler

Skiing, boarding, heliskiing, snowmobiles, bungee jumping, horse drawn sleigh rides, tours, fishing, dog sledding, ecotours, indoor climbing and fitness centre, pools and spas. Excellent nightlife, clothes shopping, jewellers, equipment hire, galleries, arts and culture, real estate, supermarket, hairdressers, medical clinic, places of worship, daily express coach to Vancouver.

To order lift tickets call U.K toll free 0800 731 5983 International 1.604.904.7060.

Eating and drinking in Whistler

There are a wide variety of places to eat in Whistler and the menus come from far and wide but what Whistler restaurants do pride themselves on is using local produce. The range goes from steak houses, fondue dining, sushi, tapas, pasta and pizza to Asian cuisines. The restaurants can become very busy in the evening therefore it is recommended to make reservations early on in the day. Recommended places are lunch with an ice-cold beer at Dusty's (Creekside). Then a gorgeous evening meal at Milestones grill and bar; with a cocktail of course!