Whistler
A Lifestyle Like Nowhere Else
Recreationally rich all year round, Whistler boasts some of the world’s top skiing, mountain biking, golfing and hiking – and it’s all just a 1.5-hour drive from Vancouver on the Sea-to-Sky highway.
Easy access to the best of active living has made this community one of the most sought-after for property seekers worldwide. Beyond its breathtaking landscapes of forest, lakes and mountains, Whistler includes a charming village with global luxury hotels and spas, premier restaurants and shopping. More than two million people visit Whistler annually to experience the resort lifestyle.
Past Meets Present
Whistler Mountain opened in 1966, followed by the opening of Blackcomb Mountain in 1980, which raised the community’s profile to a global level. Ten years later, the prestigious Snow Country Magazine recognised Whistler as the #1 Ski Resort in North America, an accolade that Whistler still receives today.
The construction of the world’s most extended unsupported lift in 2008, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, linked the summits of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
As the site of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler’s stunning landscapes and facilities were broadcast to the world, drawing even more interest to this unparalleled mountain community, surrounded by exceptional ski terrain. There are more than a few reasons so many are drawn here, again and again.
What Makes Whistler Amazing
Whistler Blackcomb was ranked the #1 ski resort in North America by Skiing Magazine for 12 years.
Whistler boasts some of North America’s most extensive vertical and skiable terrain and more than 200 marked trails with access to 37 lifts.
The area includes five parks, one superpipe and one snowcross track.
Whistler is the only resort in North America where skiing or riding on a glacier is possible.
The Peak to Peak Gondola is the first lift to join the two side-by-side mountains.
Whistler is home to the Sasquatch zipline, a two-kilometre line with spectacular views and 7,000 feet of pure exhilaration.
Winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to snowmobiling, sleigh rides, and even ziplining through the snowy mountains.
The community offers Nicklaus, Palmer, Jones Jr and Fulber-designed championship golf courses.
From casual après snacks to fine dining, Whistler has over 80 restaurants and a thriving nightlife with 30 bars, pubs, lounges and nightclubs.
Whistler is a highly sought-after destination with over one hundred hotels and in-demand visitor rentals such as townhomes, chalets and condos.
The village and surrounding areas offer plenty of shopping, with over two hundred retail shops.
There are many ways to pamper and relax with Whistler’s world-class spas and aesthetic services.
Whistler is also a summer destination with activities from hiking to horseback riding, mountain biking, paddle boarding and kiteboarding on the many scenic lakes.
The area includes hundreds of valley mountain bike trails and 200 kilometres of lift-serviced trails in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
Community Resources
Official Site for Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort. Plan and book Whistler vacations including lift tickets, ski rentals, snowboard rentals, and Whistler accommodations. Plus Whistler web cams, snow reports, photos and everything else to help plan your Whistler escape.
With a membership of over 630 businesses the Whistler Chamber of Commerce’s mandate is to enhance the visitor experience and maximize success for local businesses by providing support, resources and tools.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler’s website with information on municipal services, recreation facilities at Meadow Park, and business development.
A comprehensive, one-stop-shop for all the elements to create a memorable vacation with info on events, entertainment, accommodation and much more for both and residents and visitors to Whistler. The site allows visitors to connect with an agent or book their vacation online.