| Whistler has possibly the best ski resort in the world | | | | Sights and Attractions |
| with extensive terrain, good snow, and a renowned | | | | Although skiing is the main reason for travelling to this |
| party nightlife. Whistler is a region in British Columbia, | | | | region, Whistler has stunning natural beauty and an |
| Canada. The ski resort is located in the valley | | | | amazing landscape. During the summertime tourists |
| between the two mountains of Whistler and | | | | travel to the area to hike through the meadows and |
| Blackcomb. Whistler is proud to be scheduled as the | | | | mountain trails and enjoy the beauty of the area. |
| host of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. | | | | Alternative sightseeing options are the Whistler |
| Travelling There | | | | Museum as well as Vancouver Island that is within |
| Flying there is probably the best choice. The closest | | | | driving distance of the resort. |
| international airport to the resort is Vancouver. | | | | Shopping |
| Regular shuttle services and buses then provide | | | | There are a variety of shops in the resort that offer |
| transfer services across the 70-mile journey to the | | | | more than just ski equipment and fashion. There are |
| resort. Travelling within the resort is easy with public | | | | plenty of shopping areas to keep you busy that sell |
| buses and taxis available regularly. | | | | everything from souvenirs and essential items to |
| Accommodation Choices | | | | gifts and unique bits and bobs. Whatever you are |
| The accommodation within the resort is abundant | | | | looking for, you are guaranteed to find it in Whistler! |
| and consists of luxury hotels, chalets, condominiums | | | | The Marketplace next to Village North is a good place |
| and bed and breakfasts. Whistler has an impressive | | | | to start, while the biggest shopping mall in British |
| reputation for its accommodation services in that the | | | | Colombia is located at Burnaby, within easy driving |
| resort caters for everybody's needs. | | | | distance of the resort. |
| History | | | | Dining Options |
| The Whistler Mountain was initially named London | | | | The village has a wide range of options for eating |
| Mountain when British naval officers explored the | | | | out. Cafés, restaurants, snack bars and pubs |
| region during the 1860s. A woman named Myrtle Philip | | | | are the most popular places to get some food. The |
| created Whistler's first resort and is the reason for | | | | restaurants offer international cuisine but can often |
| the development and success of the area. Whistler | | | | be a little dear. The resorts nightlife is great so if you |
| began to rise in popularity as a ski resort in the early | | | | are up for a party Whistler is the place to be. |
| 1900s when a rail link to the resort was constructed. | | | | |