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Whistler and Area

One of Canada’s premier year round destinations, Whistler is consistently ranked the #1 resort in North America as well as one of the world’s top 10 golf destinations. Just getting there is a glorious experience as you travel by car or train through the magnificent sea-to-sky corridor. Ride off the mountain straight into the village all year round. Whistler village sits at the base of two mountains and is home to world class ski runs and mountain bike trails. The pedestrian village is a true alpine oasis with access to fine dining restaurants, shops, pubs, art galleries, spas and activities for the whole family to enjoy. 

Highlights

  • Home to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games alpine events including: Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton, Alpine Skiing, Ski-Jumping, and Biathlon.
  • Consistently ranked the #1 resort in North America.
  • Ranked one of the top 10 best golf destinations in the world.

Location

Located in the Coastal Mountains of southwestern British Columbia, Whistler is approximately 125 kilometres north of Vancouver. Although a small local airport is available, most visitors travel to Whistler by car or rail to maximize their enjoyment of the stunning sea-to-sky corridor. Whistler is approximately 2 hours from downtown Vancouver by car.

Size & Population

The permanent population of Whistler is approximately 9,900 although there is a large growth in population in peak summer and winter months with an influx of seasonal resort employees and visitors.

Geography & Climate

Whistler Village sits at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains at an elevation of 670 meters above sea level. The highest point is the summit of Blackcomb Mountain with an elevation of 2,284 meters. With an average of 10 meters of snow annually, Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains consistently offer reliable skiing conditions, and the glacier on Blackcomb is open almost year round.

Due to its proximity on the coast, the temperatures in Whistler average -5° Celsius in winter. The summer months (May – September) are generally warm with little rainfall and average temperatures of 22° Celsius. Although summer temperatures can reach up to 30° Celsius in the day, evenings and early morning are often cool in the mountains!

Attractions & Things to Do

  • Over 2 million visitors a year are drawn to Whistler in all seasons. From  world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter to golfing and mountain biking in the summer, your options in Whistler are endless.
  • Whistler’s pedestrian-only Village has won numerous design awards. With over 200 shops and designer boutiques, spas and art galleries, and a large selection of pubs and gourmet restaurants, Whistler offers plenty of off-mountain activities.

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