1. New PEAK 2 PEAK gondola opening 12 Dec 08!
This exciting new lift will transform the way you ski Whistler - 28 sky cabins that will travel 4.4 kms between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Click our 'New Gondola' tab above for more details.
2. Snow!
Whistler Blackcomb's average snowfall is 33 ft and winter 2006/07 was a season to remember in terms of snowfall....Whistler received an accumulative snowfall of 46 ft, the second snowiest on record!
3. Feel the vibe, soak up the Olympic Spirit…
2008 marks the countdown to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Whistler and Vancouver. Come learn for yourself why Whistler and Vancouver were selected to welcome the world!
4. Try out Whistler Blackcomb’s longest run
which is a lengthy 11kms, equal to 3.25 laps of the Monaco Grand Prix race track. Whistler’s total terrain of 8,171 acres is equivalent to almost ten of New York’s central park – plenty of space for everyone!
5. Whistler is family friendly
with a great ski school and an exciting list of non-ski activities both on and off the mountain including the new Tube Park. Fun for kids of all ages, especially those adults who are young at heart!
6. Whistler has some of the best dining and nightlife in British Columbia.
There are more than 90 restaurants within Whistler Village. No matter what your budget or what you have a craving for, you’ll find it in Whistler. All the flavours of the world are here - Japanese, French, Italian, Greek, Indian...just take your pick!
7. Enjoy each winter wonderland moment!
Ski and snowboard all day. Cross-country glide on forest trails. Ride a snowmobile to a frozen mountain lake. Snowshoe into a remote wilderness. North America’s largest dog sledding operation is in Whistler, home to over 200 dogs! Whistler has outdoor activities that are exciting, thrilling, and available in Whistler during the snowy months of winter.
8. A wide variety of accommodation to chose from.
Whistler has a range of accommodations totalling 3,200 hotel rooms, and more than 5,000 other tourist accommodation units including condos, B&Bs and chalets.
9. Go heliskiing!
Whistler Blackcomb has acquired Whistler Heli-Skiing in a transaction that significantly increases Whistler Blackcomb's skiable terrain and offers guests over a half a million acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain. An experience of a lifetime with no regrets.
10. Whistler has more of everything!
More vertical, more variety of terrain, more family activities, more learning programs, more restaurants, more nightlife, more shopping and more choice of accommodations than any of our competitors. Just one more reason to visit!