Whistler Ski Holidays Resort Guide
Whistler - Canada's Number One Destination
Known as one of the best all round Ski resorts in the world, Whistler Canada offers spectacular scenery of the coastal mountains of British Columbia. Whistler is without doubt the number one Ski destination in Canada. With over 7,000 acres of skiable terrain and 200 trails, Whistler ski resort has the largest Ski area on the continent. Whistler also offers other winter activities including cross-country skiing, ice-skating, paragliding, snowmobiling and sleigh rides. Among past visitors, Whistler is known as a byword of hospitality and is certainly one of North America’s friendliest destinations, Whistler hotels being some of the most accommodating in the area.
The skiing on offer is equally fantastic. There are two magnificent Whistler Mountains to visit namely Whistler and Blackcomb; each has an excellent choice and variety of slopes for every level of skier and snowboarder. Whistler has a fantastic array of shops and boutiques plus numerous bars and restaurants. Whistler flights are available from major UK Airports all bookable online at Holiday Hypermarket!
Piste Fact File On Whistler
- Resort height – 675m
- Number of lifts – 33
- Highest lift – 2284m
- Longest run – 11km
- Number of runs – 216
- Snowboarding park – 4
Beginners- With the well-groomed nursery slopes in Whistler and one of the best Ski schools in the world, Whistler is definitely a resort for beginners to learn the basics and improve their ability on the easy runs.
Intermediate - Intermediates will find a wide range of slopes on the two mountains to suit different levels of ability. There are long trails and wide-open bowls, ideal for improving techniques whilst providing an assortment of challenges.
Advanced – Bumps, jumps and steep chutes are all part of the terrific Whistler landscape. With such an assortment of fantastic challenges advanced skiers will definitely be impressed with the variety that the two mountains can offer them.
Snowboarders – Whistler is suitable for all levels of snowboarder, with long gentle terrain for beginners to practice on and extremely challenging terrain for the more experienced snowboarder.
Après Ski – Whistler offers an excellent variety of après Ski activities from Snowshoeing to sleigh rides, cowboy saloons to high tech discos there is something for everyone’s tastes. The nightlife in Whistler is lively and varied and some people come to whistler for the nightlife even more than the skiing. You will also find a wide selection of bars and restaurants offering everything from continental to oriental cuisine. There are also some great activities available, such as sleigh rides, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and sight seeing.
Transfers – Whistler is approximately 2hours 30minutes from Vancouver airport.
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