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Curator’s statement
Whistler-Blackcomb has been rated the Number One Ski Resort in North America, with 5280 feet of vertical, second only to Jackson Hole. Due to its proximity to Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, LA — it has an enormous amount of amenities, besides just the best ski hill! It also has 50,000 hotel beds, from budget hostels to the large luxury chains: Fairmont, Westin, Hilton, le Chamois — even whole house rentals are available and not your tiny university buddies ski crash pad either! Some of the most luxurious homes that you will ever see are scattered throughout the valley of Whistler.
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Where to stay in Whistler, BC, Canada
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Luxe ski-in and ski-out resort surrounded by trees with upscale rooms.
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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler
Situated at the base of Whistler, this warm all-suite resort boasts a restaurant and spa, located just steps away from the slopes.
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$100 resort / hotel credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Welcome amenity.
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Four Seasons Resort Whistler
A high-end mountain resort featuring luxury suites and an in-house ski concierge.
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Nita Lake Lodge
This small boutique hotel offers beautiful rooms, many looking over Nita lake, plus a fabulous patio, spa and restaurants.
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Things to do in Whistler, BC, Canada
Ski! Best ski hill in North America
Drink! Walkable village means the accommodations surround the bars and restaurants
Dine! There are a series of five-star restaurants, steak houses and great cuisine
Play! There are playgrounds, theaters for movies, live music in the summer where the 2010 Olympic medals ceremonies were held.
Culture! A strong local native culture means astonishing displays of native carving. These are done live and in person! You can see these at The Audain Art Gallery, which has Canada's Group of seven masters, alongside native carvings that you will never forget. Imagine a huge wall of wooden carving — look for the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Center.
Shop! Some great stores carry ski clothing, equipment, outdoor wear and souvenirs — there must be hundreds of these stores!
Activities! You will be gobsmacked at the variety awaiting you. Snowmobiling, hay rides, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, several zip lines, Heli dining and Heli hiking — in the summer there are outdoor circus-type trampolines in a harness. Peak To Peak Gondola, Whistler Sliding Center (ever been down the hill in a bobsled or skeleton?) If you aren't familiar with the skeleton, picture, grab the local cafeteria tray and head down the mountain at speeds close to 60 miles an hour!
Tour! From Whistler you can go hiking, ATV tours, as well as visit cities like Victoria, Vancouver and Kelowna
Places to eat & drink in Whistler, BC, Canada
Araxi is in the very center of town, great Italian food, and amazing seafood.
Hy's Steak House - nuff said? LOL
Bearfoot Bistro, which on top of making ice cream tableside, also has a Polar Ice Room, below zero to sample vodkas!
Quattro Bistro for Italian.
Sidecut at the FourSeasons.
Joe Fortes
A short taxi ride away towards or in Whistler Creekside (Maybe 5 miles):
The Den at Nita Lake Lodge
Rim Rock Cafe - An old favorite!
Pro tip - if you go in the off season, grab the local newspaper, The Whistler Pique. Scan for three and four course menus, offered to fill out the slow season and entice diners. They are the very definition of a fine dining bargain!
Travel Advisor
Andrew Larder
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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Whistler. For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Dahlia Swerdloff’s guide, Ultimate Summer Adventures in Whistler, BC.