Whistler

Whistler, being voted the best ski resort in North America 8 years in a row, lies around 120km from Vancouver, and is home to two spectacular mountains: Whistler and Blackcomb. The mountains rising up to 5000 feet provide a picturesque backdrop to Whistler Village, a pedestrian only village lined with shops, restaurants and galleries. The huge snowfall, around 9 metres per year, allows the season to last all the way from November through to May. The quick and efficient lift system sweeps up skiers to the slopes and has a capacity of nearly 60,000 skiers per hour avoiding any long queues. Whistler and Blackcomb mountains have over 7,000 acres of ski and snowboard terrain, with 12 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers, over 200 marked trails and 33 lifts, making skiing diverse and exciting. Whistlers mix of excellent skiing, spectacular scenery and charming alpine ambience makes it a fantastic option for North American skiing.