Extra Info

 Please see our Whistler Resort Guide for even more resort information

The Skiing:

One of Whistler’s key attractions is that the skiing is vast and awesome, yet suitable for all abilities.
Whistler Mountain has gentle tree-lined descents under the Emerald Chair, wide open go-anywhere terrain in Harmony and Symphony Bowls and, from the top of the Peak Chair, a series of steeper bowls, with bumps and narrow chutes through the trees. Not to mention the Habitat Terrain Park and Kids Tree Fort.We recommend Bear Paw and Franz’s Meadow and you have to do Peak to Creek – from the top of the Peak chair all the way to the Creekside base, an incredible ride!

Blackcomb Mountain has rolling fall-line cruisers down its front face, tree runs tucked away in the Crystal Ridge Zone and thrilling off-piste descents down to the Blackcomb Glacier, accessed from Spanky’s Ladder. Blackcomb is generally quieter than Whistler. Our  recommended runs are the Blackcomb Glacier, Rock and Roll and Arthur’s Choice through the trees.

There is so much skiing and the more you ski it, the more you will find - new lines, chutes and interlinked trails - plenty to keep the thighs of even the best skiers burning for weeks.

 Click here to see Whistler's Trail Map.

The Aprés Ski:

Off-mountain Whistler is equally impressive. The compact village core is crammed with entertainment, including over 90 restaurants, featuring cuisine from all over the world. These 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 a table.

There are more than 20 bars including those offering après-ski beer and burgers in the sunshine with live music as well as piano bars serving cocktails. There are four nightclubs, check the local newsmagazine – The Pique – for listings of club nights and live music.

Shopping, of course, is an important part of many holidays – and Whistler won’t let you down on this front either.  But it is perhaps the incredible range of other things apart from the skiing that makes Whistler so suitable for so many people – see below for a full list.

Non-Ski Activities:

One of Whistler’s key attractions is the vast range of activities available to visitors, skiers and non-skiers, young and old alike.

• Snowmobiling – various tours available from those suitable for families and first time riders on easy terrain, to high-adrenaline tours in the backcountry. Prices from £45pp for a 2 hour tour based on 2 sharing.

• Dog-sledding – a unique way to experience winter in Whistler. Various tours from 1 hour to a full day. Prices from £55pp for a 1 hour tour based on 2 sharing a snowmobile.

• Tubing – fun for all the family until 8pm every night. Prices from £5 per child, £7.50 per adult.
  

• Ziptrek – guided journeys through the forest using bridges, observation platforms and ziplines. Outdoor adventure and ecological education in one. From £50pp for 2½hr trip.

• Heli-skiing – several operators offer daily trips into the Coastal Mountains. From approx £400 pp per day. See page 9 for more details on heli-skiing.

• Cat-skiing – day trips into the fresh stuff with Powder Mountain Cat-skiing from approx £250 pp per day.

• Cross Country Skiing – available in the resort on the Lost Lake trails, and at the Whistler Olympic Park Nordic Centre and Callaghan Backcountry Lodge, both 20kms south of Whistler. From approx £8 pp per day, equipment extra.

• Sleigh rides - options on Blackcomb and the Nicklaus North golf course, some including dinner.

• Snowshoeing – several options including the Lost Lake Trails close to the resort, 90 minute tours on Whistler or Blackcomb and full day tours into the backcountry.

• Sno-Limo – great way for non-skiers to see what skiing is all about. Tour the mountain in a chauffered chair on skis – from about £55 per person for an hour.

• Aerial Sightseeing – helicopter based sightseeing flights can be booked from the resort, various packages available, some including landing on a glacier, others including hiking.

• Bungee Jumping – if the skiing isn’t getting you buzzing, this will.

• Shopping – masses of shops of all kinds, great for outdoor gear and other clothing.

• Spas – good range of Spas including those based in the main hotels. Some allow you to buy a day pass to access the pool and hot tubs etc, others offer treatments only. Every taste is catered for, massages are very popular! Booking recommended.

• Art Galleries – several galleries dotted around the village selling work by local artists

• Indoor rock climbing – including Kid’s adventure zone, located under the conference centre in the village centre.

• Village 8 Theatre – 8 screen cinema located right in the village

• Meadow Park Sports Centre – located a couple of miles north of the village (take a resort shuttle bus or taxi), there is a Kids’ pool, 6-lane lap pool, hot tubs, sauna, fitness room, squash courts, and ice-rink with skate rentals.

• Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre – new visitor centre close to the Blackcomb base area
  

Weekly Events:

• Whistler Welcome Night - Fire & Ice Snow Show (every Sunday at 6:30pm at the base of the Whistler Village gondola starting mid December).
• Daily on-mountain orientation tours - complimentary tours of the mountain (approx. 1.5 hours in length) for intermediate to expert skiers or boarders.

Resort Facilities & Services:

• Shuttle buses - free within-village shuttle runs daily
• Supermarkets - The Grocery Store and Marketplace IGA are located right in the village. Creekside has its own supermarket.
• Cash points - ATM machines are located throughout the village.  Most are accessible 24 hours a day.  ATMs accept Cirrus, Plus and Interac.