Whistler and Blackcomb mountains,
both part of the Whistler Resort, are the two largest ski mountains in North
America and are consistently ranked as the No. 1 or 2 ski destinations on the
continent. They offer winter and summer glacier skiing, the longest vertical
drop in North America, and one of the most advanced lift systems in the world.
Some 32 high speed lifts, 200 trails, and 12 alpine bowls cover more than 7,000
acres. Whistler has also grown in popularity as a summer destination, with a
range of family oriented outdoor activities and events.
At the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains are Whistler Village, Village
North (also called Marketplace), and Upper Village, a rapidly expanding,
interconnected community of lodgings, restaurants, pubs, gift shops, art
galleries, and boutiques. Local residents refer to the entire area as Whistler
Village. With dozens of hotels and condos within a five-minute walk of the
mountains, the site is filled with activity. Culinary options in the resort
range from burgers to French food; Japanese fare to deli cuisine.
Whistler Village is a pedestrian only community. Anywhere you want to go within
the resort is at most five minutes away, and parking lots are just outside the
village. The bases of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains are also just at the
village edge. In fact, you can ski right into the lower level of the Chateau
Whistler Hotel. |
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