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WHISTLER, CANADA
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Ski Holidays in Whistler, Canada
Europe has so much great skiing on offer, that many people often forget about the resorts that lie a little further afield; resorts such as the stunning Whistler-Blackcomb located in Western Canada, amid the impressive Coastal Mountains of British Columbia and just 75 miles north of Vancouver.
Whistler-Blackcomb resort links the impressive Whistler and Blackcomb mountains with the famous PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, which offers breath-taking views of the surrounding scenery. In 2010, Whistler played host to the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games and there is still the opportunity to visit the Whistler Olympic Park.
Regularly voted the No. 1 ski resort in North America, ski holidays in Whistler offer everything that you could possibly want: an attractive village, efficient lift system, wonderful skiing for all standards, family friendly activities, good accommodation to suit all pockets and excellent après ski.
Resort Statistics
| Level | Rating | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 42 | |
| Intermediates | 116 | |
| Advanced | 58 | |
| Snowboarders | ||
| Total Runs | 216 |
Good for
- Off piste
- Families
- Groups
Resort features
Heated Outdoor Pool
Ice Rink
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Indoor Pool
Health Spa
Bowling
Skidoo
Walking Trails
Gym
Snowshoeing
Glacier Resort
Picturesque
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Resort Statistics
| Resort Altitude | 675m |
| Highest Lift | 2284m |
| Total Piste | 216km |
| Longest Run | 11km |
| Directions of Slopes | N, S/W, W, N/W |
| Uphill Capacity | 59007 |
| Total Lifts | 34 |
| Gondolas/Cable cars | 4 |
| Chairlifts | 18 |
| Drag Lifts | 12 |
| Snow Parks | 4 |
Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort
Whistler is home to two spectacular mountains: Whistler and Blackcomb, both of which tower over Whistler Village. The pedestrian-only Village, lined with countless shops, restaurants, bars and galleries, is the perfect place for you to wander or just relax with a coffee.
Whistler is also favoured with mild winters and copious amounts of snow; on average, Whistler receives over 11 metres of the white stuff.
Skiing in Whistler
Ski holidays in Whistler Blackcomb are hard to beat, with high speed gondolas sweeping skiers from the village up 1,000m to where the possibilities are endless. Wide open bowls, gentle nursery slopes, gladed tree runs, steep chutes and gullies, bump runs that look like a snowed-in car park of VW Beetles, and mile after glorious mile of perfectly groomed corduroy piste.
Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard School offers outstanding programs whatever your level or ability. Specially developed kids’ programs and learning areas, private and group lessons, women’s-only camps plus single and multi-day programs for teens confirm that nothing can improve your ski or snowboarding vacation like a lesson can.
The award-winning parks include terrain for all abilities. On Whistler, you’ll find a park and a half pipe while Blackcomb boasts three parks and one super pipe. With a unique difficulty rating system - S, M, L, XL - the parks are divided into increasingly challenging levels of terrain, but they're cleverly designed to encourage skills-development from novices through to Olympic-training experts. If rails, picnic tables, half pipes, cannon boxes and booters aren't really your thing, jump on the Catskinner Chair on Blackcomb Mountain and watch the action unfolding below.
Snow conditions in Whistler
With over 11m of snow in an average winter and a season that stretches from November through to May, conditions in Whistler are usually superb right the way through from Christmas to the end of the Easter holidays. Despite that, Whistler has invested in plenty of snow making cannons so snow reliability is good even in early December and late April. The village has an altitude of 675m and being close to the Pacific Ocean, it can rain at resort level when it is snowing higher up. You must remember that you're dealing with a mile of vertical, so drizzle in the village can mean snowfall halfway up and sunshine at the top!
Ski accommodation in Whistler
We have huge selection of brilliant Whistler Hotels and Whistler Apartments that can match any need. Whether you want a quiet luxury spot or you want to be right in the centre of the action on a budget, we'll have just the accommodation for you.
Family ski holidays in Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb caters extremely well for families, hosting a wide selection of activities to keep the little ones entertained. The resort offers a childcare programme for tots aged 18-48 months and will provide parents with a complimentary pager so that you can check up on how they are doing while you’re away.
Family activities include:
- Tube park
- Magic Castle and Tree Fort adventure playground
- Gaming lounges
- Fire & Ice big air show
- Ice skating
- Dog sledding
- Snowshoeing
Apres ski, restaurants and non-ski activities in Whistler
As well as some great family friendly activities, Whistler also provides plenty of activities solely for adults. From gourmet evenings, to zip lining, spa days and backcountry tours, there’s something to suit everyone.
Activities include:
As you drive through downtown Vancouver on the way to Whistler, it's a must to see the city while you're visiting this part of the world. You can do day trips from Whistler but we'd recommend a night or two at the end of your stay to experience this vibrant city.
Heli skiing
Heli skiing gives you access to a massive 173 glaciers and 475 runs, offering different packages ranging from intermediate to expert. You will be taken out by an experienced guide and provided with lunch on the mountain. There will be also be a photographer on hand to capture your experience and you’ll have the chance to buy the photos at the end if you so wish. If you’d rather skip the skiing or boarding, or you’re not quite up to intermediate level, then you can still enjoy the birds-eye view by taking a breath-taking tour by helicopter.
Tube park
Take the Excalibur gondala from the main village and you'll discover snow lanes for tubing. If you're not familiar with this then it's flying fown a track in a rubber ring - great for kids aged five years old to 90!
Fresh tracks and mountain top breakfast
Get earlybird access to the slopes an hour before they’re open to anyone else. Meet at the Roundhouse Lodge at 7.15am where you can take an early gondola ride to the restaurant on top of the mountain. Here, you can pile up your plate with a hearty buffet breakfast to set you up for the day. As soon as the slopes open, an announcement is made giving you time to get in an early run or two before everyone else.
Ziptrek Ecotours ziplines and suspension bridges
Take part in this unique ziplining-ecological exploration combo and fly across Fitzsimmons Creek, which joins the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains together. A great way to take in the scenery and the surrounding nature, while giving yourself a big adrenaline rush.
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Even if you don't ski, you can get a sightseeing pass to ride the gondala up to the top and then get the 360 degree sightseeing views out of the Peak 2 Peak gondala.
Fire and Ice big air show
Once a week, there is an incredible display of skiing at the base of the slopes in the main Whistler Village. It's free to watch and a must for all visiting.
Snowmobiling
You haven't snowmobiled until you've snowmobiled in Canada. Experience amazing views as you venture up cat tracks into the Canadian wilderness.
Scandinave Spa
Visit the Scandinavian baths and pamper yourself with Swedish, Hot Stone, Sports and Thai Yoga massages. To top it off you can also get a 2-3 hour session in the Finnish sauna, thermal and Nordic waterfalls, cold plunge baths and solariums, followed by relaxation next to the outdoor fireplace.
Free mountain tours
There's free mountain guides who will show you the secret posts, split by ability.
Bobsleigh
You can go down on the part of the 2010 Olympic course - an exhilarating experience for those who are brave enough to try.
Dog sledding
Small groups of dogs will take you off into the Coast Mountains, just you, dogs, trees, and amazing scenery.
Mountain Top Fondue Snowcat Tour
If you fancy something special in the evening, then get a snowcat to a wooden cabin and enjoy a fondu at the mountain top. There is a snowmobile option with a the choice of a steak for dinner, too.
Snowshoeing
If you want to immerse yourself in the wilderness and stretch the legs off the slopes, snowshoeing is a great activity to do.
Helicopter sightseeing tours
See the Coast Mountains from the sky!
Foodie tasting tours
Doing a tasting tour through the village is a great way to get your bearings while testing restaurants for later in the week. Well worth doing, and a great way to meet other people while you're in resort.
Whistler Reviews
(6 Reviews)
Best Skiing in the World! -
31/05/2019
Whistler has everything you would want from a ski resort. It has one of the largest skiable areas in N.America - with runs for all abilities, from long cruising green runs to steep double black diamond, and plenty in between. The highlight for me is the tree skiing through the glades, especially on one of the many epic powder days. The lively town has a pedestrian zone, with a huge choice of bars & restaurants to suit every taste. There's lots off slope activities on offer for adults & children, aswell as a top ski school. I would highly recommend!
Apres Ski: 5/5
Jim
Iglu Staff
The ultimate North American adventure -
21/05/2019
Whistler has it all - huge bowls, tree skiing, off piste, chutes, wide pistes, fluffy powder, and an incredible snow record. I visited in March expecting sunshine but I was hit with powder everyday of my trip! You'll be blown away by the vastness of the ski area and the amazing off piste areas. Off the mountain, Whistler is a huge town with every type of restaurant you can think off, many shops, and plenty of bars. I stayed on the Blackcomb side which has ski-in ski-out access and is quieter than the Whistler side (it's about 7-10 mins walk between the 2 villages - super easy! Merlin's bar at Blackcomb is the best for apres. Enjoy your trip!
Apres Ski: 4/5
Krystelle
Iglu Staff
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