Skiing holidays to
Whistler Canada

Expert Opinion

"Whistler ticks all the boxes for everyone - it's fantastic, amazing, brilliant! Quite simply, if you've not been then you've got to go and experience it."

Our expert Rupert Hatfield

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Resort Scorecard

Beginners
10 / 10
Intermediates
10 / 10
Experts
10 / 10
Families
10 / 10
Nightlife
10 / 10
Village Charm
10 / 10
Affordability
7 / 10
Non Ski Activities
10 / 10
ResponsibleTourism
8 / 10
27 Nov 08 - 26 Apr 09
Season:
Vancouver
Nearest Airport:
9½ hours
Flight Time:
Yes
Direct Flight:
2½ hours
Transfer Time:
Transfer or car hire
Transport:
7,494 ft
Elevation:
5,280 ft
Vertical Drop:
8000+ acres
Ski Area:
38
Ski Lifts:
200+
Runs:
25% advanced
55% intermediates
20% beginners
Grade:


Unquestionably one of the best resorts in the world, Whistler has it all. Two whole mountains of skiing are brought together as one resort by a brilliantly designed village catering for every apres and non-ski need. Whistler attracts skiers and boarders from all over the world and is a fully-fledged international resort in every respect - tons of terrain for all abilities, tantalising restaurants, lively nightlife and quality accommodation. And there is an audible buzz about the place in the run-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics which the resort is hosting.

The skiing is vast and awesome, yet suitable for all abilities. Blackcomb Mountain has rolling cruisers down its front face and thrilling off-piste descents on its back side. Whistler Mountain has the wide open go-anywhere terrain of Harmony Bowl and, from the top of the Peak Chair, a series of steeper bowls, with bumps and narrow chutes through the trees. There is plenty here to keep the thighs of even the best skiers burning for weeks.

And it doesn't let up in the evenings. The compact village core is crammed with entertainment. Restaurants range from good honest North American fare for all the family to serious bonus-blowers offering some of the best food in the land. In the main part of the season, you will need to book. After feeding, the Savage Beagle and Tommy Africas will have you dancing until late. There is an amazingly well-stocked supermarket if you are self-catering.

The accommodation includes 4 and 5 star hotels, condohotels which have self-catering apartments within a hotel environment with a front desk and shared facilities, and large condos that are effectively complete homes, with full kitchens and fireplaces. Pools and hot tubs are common. Self-catering accommodation tends to be around the edge of the village core, but the distances are not big and the shuttle buses are excellent.

We are genuine Whistler aficionados and have tons of information about the resort for you – we have broken it down into sections listed on the right. Don’t forget to read our customer reviews too!

   

   Whistler Resort Offers

      Take advantage of resort offers and save!

      Lift Passes 
      
& Rentals:
     

Buy 4 days get 1 extra day free
(book by 15th Nov)
Buy 8 days get 2 extra days free
(book by 15th Nov)
Buy 11 days get 3 extra days free
(book by 15th Nov; not valid 20 Dec - 02 Jan; can be
combined with kids ski free offer)

   
      Kids:

Kids 12 and under ski & rent free
(not valid 20 Dec - 02 Jan; 1 child per paying adult)
Kids 6 and under ski free

   
      Ski School: Discover Whistler days - up to 40% off
selected ski school programmes
(valid opening - 19 Dec 08, 05 Jan - 23 Jan 09 and 23 Feb - 13 Mar 09)
   

      Small orange arrow View lift pass, rental & ski school prices & book online

 

Ski Extras  Small orange arrow Whistler Ski Extras
Book passes, ski school & rentals online
Resort Guide  Small orange arrow Resort Guide
Produced in conjunction with Tourism Whistler
Whistler Peaks Ski Safari  Small orange arrow Whistler Peaks Ski Safari
Combine Whistler with other resorts
Vancouver  Small orange arrow City Add-On
Add a stay in Vancouver to your trip
Heli-skiing from Whistler Small orange arrow Heli-ski options
Add a heli-ski package to your Whistler trip
   
Families in Whistler Small orange arrow Families
Our guide to making the most of the resort
   
Whistler & Hawaii Twin Centre Small orange arrow Whistler/ Hawaii Twin Centre
Details of this superb holiday
   
Peak 2 Peak gondola Small orange arrow New Peak 2 Peak gondola
The latest info on this awesome new lift
   
Responsible Tourism Small orange arrow RT
Read about Whistler's 'green' initiatives

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