There are more than 10,000 lodging rooms in Whistler, covering all the accommodation types: hotels, condominiums, townhomes, bed & breakfasts and chalets. Resort lodging is at a premium here, especially slopeside or within the village of Whistler itself, and the boom will continue as the 2010 Winter Olympics approach.

Where do we start? Whistler-Blackcomb features perhaps the most sophisticated ski lift system in the world, and three new Olympics venues are open for public tours. There are four championship golf courses in the immediate area, and summer and fall mountain hiking and sightseeing tours are endless. Whistler is also home to a world-renowned mountain bike park.

Whistler is progressive in its overall nature, and the dining here follows suit. There are more than 90 eating establishments in the area serving food from all over the world - Japanese, Spanish, French, Italian, Greek and Indian to name a few. Blackcomb itself has 17 restaurants, and the three village areas feature intimate coffee-house and tea-hut style dining.

How to Get Here

By air, you can access Whistler via Vancouver International Airport. Car rentals, shuttle services and the Whistler Mountaineer train are available for the two-hour trip along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway into the village. By road, U.S. 5/Canada Highway 99 is the most direct route.

Getting Around

Car rentals are a good idea if you’re coming by air, since you’ll need transportation from Vancouver. But once you get to Whistler, it’s easy to get from place to place via extensive taxi, limo and bus service networks. Helicopter and airplane tours are available as well.