The award-winning Whistler ski resort, host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics, is one of the top ski resorts in the world and operates year-round. The snow resort consists of two distinct mountains, and is the closest ski resort in BC (British Columbia) to Vancouver, on Canada’s west coast, just 2 ½ hours drive along the picturesque Sea to Sky Highway.

Whistler Canada possesses a unique international flavour, and is a world renown snow resort. The charming Whistler village sits at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. With an interconnected community of lodgings, restaurants, pubs, gift shops, and boutiques, the village of Whistler ski resort is a pedestrian-only community and is so close to the base of the mountains that you can ski right into your Whistler accommodation. 

2010 Winter Olympics

Whistler ski resort will be a host venue for the 2010 Vancouver Winter & Paralympic Olympic Games, where athletes and spectators from around the world will converge for the alpine and Nordic events, including the slalom, bobsled, luge and skeleton. The events will be held from 12 – 28 February, and the Paralympic Winter Games from 12 – 21 March. Click here for more information on the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.

Skiing and snowboarding at Whistler Resort

In December 2008, skiers and boarders at Whistler BC were able to access for the first time, the new Peak to Peak Gondola, linking Whistler and Blackcomb mountains as never before. While most people currently choose either to ski Whistler or Blackcomb mountain each day, the Peak to Peak Gondola means guests will be able to explore this massive ski resort across both mountains as they please.
With over 10m of annual snowfall and a vertical drop of 1,609m, the rugged peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb ski resort offer exhilarating skiing and snowboarding on the largest ski-able terrain of all ski resorts in North America (3,307ha/8,171ac). With 38 lifts, 5 mountain bases and over 200 marked runs, there is so much space for everyone.

Ski Whistler and glide effortlessly around the spectacular cross-country trails, meander through wide open groomed runs, and carve out your tracks in powder-filled bowls, steep powder chutes, challenging mogul fields and secluded tree glades in this top ranked ski resort. Whistler snowboarding options include fine tuning your tricks on the championship-style pipe and terrain parks or flying into untouched powder and getting the thrill of a lifetime.  With specially-developed kids programs, learning areas and secret kids-only castles and tree forts Whistler ski resort really does have something to offer everyone, including guests who choose not to ski. 

Read about Holidays for Couples travel writer, Lynn Hill's fabulous trip to Whistler.

Get the Canada Ski holiday you want

Ski Tours Canada can design your personal ski holiday with as many extra services and activities as you like, from home-delivered groceries to sleigh rides, ice hockey games and ice-skating. After all, we are here to make your Whistler BC  snow adventure the Canada holiday you’ve always dreamt of.

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