Winter ActivitiesTry something new and experience Heli skiing, where a helicopter drops you on top of a mountain for the best run of your life!Visit the Coca-Cola Tube Park is located in the Base 2 Zone and offers great fun for the entire family.Take a break from skiing and snowboarding to explore the Magic Castle and Tree Fort with your little ones.Receive a free mountain tour through the eyes of a Mountain Host and find out where the best skiing and riding is in Whistler.Stop by the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre to view films and working artists, explore nature, and eat indigenous food at the cafe. Take a snowmobiling adventure through Whistler's back country for great views! Try your hand at a REAL Canadian experience...dog sledding through the old growth forest of the Callaghan valley. The Fire and Ice Show is a famous tourist attraction where you can watch professional athletes make their way through burning fire.
SKI RESORT FACTS: Whistler, BC
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Nov. 26 - May 23 |
Number of Mountains Total Skiable Acres Base Elevation Number of Runs Average Snowfall Terrain Breakdown
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2 8,434 7,160 feet 213 410" 18% Green, 55% Blue, 32% Black
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Squamish Airport~ 51 minutes from Whistler
Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport~ 110 minutes from Whistler
Vancouver International Airport~ 2 hr.from Whistler
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About Whistler, BCThe quaint town of Whistler is located in the heart of the Coast Mountains, just two hours from the large city of Vancouver, BC in Canada. Although Whistler is famously known as a year-round destination hot spot, it is most popular in the winter season for its world-class skiing and snowboarding opportunities. Recently, Whistler was voted as the No. 1 Overall Resort by the readers of SKI Magazine and is home to ovver 8100 skiable acres and 200+ trails to explore. When you are not on the slopes, discover Whistler Village which is known to be buzzing 24/7 and home to some of the best apres ski spots in town. The village is divided into three sections--The Village, Village North, and Upper Village, each only accessible by the pedestrian-only walkway connecting all three areas, the Village Stroll.
VacationRoost maintains the largest and best selection of professionally managed Whistler vacation rentals. Booking a vacation home, townhouse, or condo gives you more room and allows you to go at your own pace. Destination Experts from VacationRoost know Whistler in depth and can advise on everything from lodging to restaurants. Planning a ski vacation suddenly becomes easy with their help.
Highlighted Properties in Whistler
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Condos:
A cozy condo sets the tone for your entire winter vacation.
Condos
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Vacation Homes:
Stay in a vacation home with your group to add a true local feel to your trip.
Homes
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Hotels:
Staying in a condo gets you close to mountain, restaurants, and center of the mountain village.
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