Whistler Information - hotels, restaurants, golf, weather, maps & more

Located just 100 miles outside of beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is the ski paradise known as Whistler. While posh destinations like Chamonix, Aspen and Vail may be better known to some, Whistler is not only the premiere ski resort town in North America, it is also the host of the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympic Games. What makes this amazing town so special? Let’s take a closer look at Whistler and see what there is to see!

The Whistler area is anchored by Whistler Village, a quaint ski town that caters to both high rollers and budget travelers. Some of the finest four and five star hotels in the world call Whistler home, but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to have a good time here. Affordable accommodations do exist, but you’ll need to book ahead to ensure your space. Whistler Village serves the Whistler-Blackcomb mountain ski resort that has been chosen to host the Olympics. The great thing about this resort is how many trails you have to choose from and how there is always fresh powder here. In 2006, the area celebrated the earliest and deepest snow pack they have ever had, so there can be premium skiing here, even during the early winter months like October and November.

But not everyone who visits Whistler does so for the powder. There is an unmistakable vibe here that many people find welcoming and exciting, even if you don’t know how to shush. The shopping here is legendary, with many exclusive worldwide retailers setting up shop here. One aspect of Whistler shopping that many people find interesting is how you can find great deals on brands like Cartier and Rolex, and then in the next shop over, great deals on consignment shopping. Whistler has it all for those looking to shop where the air is crisp and clear.

Whistler also has an incredible amount of nightlife. It is amazing how the city planners managed to fit so many top flight night clubs, bars and discos into such a small space, but it is unlikely that you’ll run out of places to have fun once the sun goes down.

Maybe the most amazing part of Whistler is that the village is just as fun to visit in the middle of the summer as it is during the height of ski season. Many of the most popular ski trails are transformed into world class mountain biking trails during the summer months and a slew of championship golf courses open as soon as the snow melts. Combine that with all of the excellent shopping options available here year round and Whistler quickly becomes a must see tourist destination no matter what the temperature is outside.

Getting to Whistler is easy. Most folks fly into Vancouver International Airport and take the beautiful Sea To Sky Highway to Whistler. The drive is one to remember as it winds through the mountains with views that will take your breath away.

So what are you waiting for? Whistler awaits!