Whistler Facts

With gorgeous mountains, pristine lakes and untamed wilderness on its doorstep, the city of Whistler is an action junkie's paradise. Hiking, skiing, mountain climbing and river rafting are some of Whistler's biggest tourist attractions. But if trekking up a mountain or riding down a river is not your cup of tea, the city also has all the conveniences of a larger city, from shopping and sightseeing to wining and dining. It truly is one of those unique towns that encompasses the best of both worlds. Each neighborhood has something to offer, so why not start exploring right away?

Village

The village is the main hub of Whistler. With over 200 stores, there is something to meet everyone's retail...

.../Blackcomb complex boasts more vertical feet, more lifts, and more ski terrain than any other ski resort in North America. And it isn't all just downhill skiing: There's also backcountry, cross-country, snowboarding, snowmobiling, heli-skiing, and sleigh riding. In summer, there's mountain biking, rafting, hiking, golfing, and horseback riding. The area got the ultimate seal of approval from the International Olympic Committee in 2003 when it landed the opportunity to stage many of the alpine events for the 2010 Winter Games. So come now to test yourself on the same slopes that tomorrow's champions will ski on.

And then there's Whistler itself, a full-service resort town with a year-round population...