Where to stay in Whistler
Where Is Whistler, Canada?
Sitting 25 kilometers north of Vancouver and 36 kilometers south of the town of Pemberton, Whistler is located deep within the Canadian Coast Mountains of British Columbia.
What Is Whistler Famous For?
Home to one of the largest skiing resorts in North America, Whistler provides several activities for the most fervent of skiing fans. A former logging town later transformed into an increasing hub for tourism, Whistler is occupying a place amongst Canada’s top ski resorts. However, if snow capped mountains and winter activities are not your cup of tea, Whistler also offers several warm-weather activities in the summer including golf courses, hiking trails, and bike parks.
Popular Attractions in Whistler
- Whistler Blackcomb: The largest ski resort in North America, opening its doors to two million visitors every year, Whistler Blackcomb is repeatedly voted as one of the best and busiest ski resorts in the world. A venue of the 2010 Winter Olympics, this ski resort boasts some of the best water sport amenities around. With over 37 ski lifts, a summit elevation of 2,184 meters, and a vertical drop of 1,530 meters, Whistler Blackcomb is perfect for all skill levels — from the most budding of beginners to the most exhausted of the experienced. Operating year round, Whistler Blackcomb also offers a mountainous bike park and recreational tubing facilities.
- Brandywine Falls Provincial Park: Visit one example of what Whistler is famous for when you head to the Brandywine Falls Provincial Park. Home to acres of sprawling forests, meandering rivers, and a magnificent 70-feet waterfall, Brandywine provides a small sample of every beautiful creation of Mother Nature. Highly scenic, the park is also home to exotic wildlife. Walk along the several trails that run through the park to soak in the stunning panoramic views that await you.
Popular Destinations Near Whistler
- Vancouver: A city packed full of fascinating neighborhoods, diverse eateries, several cultural sites, outdoor activities, and stunning natural scenes on its outskirts, it’s no wonder that Vancouver is named one of the top five worldwide cities for livability and quality of life. The third-largest metropolitan area in Canada is famous for its vast cuisine, hub of culture, and the ease of flittering between snow-capped mountains and sun-drenched beaches. Sitting on nature’s doorstep, Vancouver combines the pure white of skiing slopes, golden sunlight of sandy beaches, and emerald green of several parks into one brilliantly colorful kaleidoscope. Colloquially known as “Hollywood North,” Vancouver has the third largest movie and television industry in the world, after Los Angeles and New York. However, if you want to see something a little less glamorous and more down-to-earth, check out the city’s hub of culture, with everything from toe-tapping music to eye-wateringly brilliant theatre shows. Whether you want to mountain bike, museum hop, or attend indie festivals, everything you want in a holiday can be found in Vancouver.
Best Neighborhoods in Whistler
- Whistler Village: As the beating heart of Whistler, Whistler Village offers several facilities and activities to partake in, purchase, or peruse. From pharmacies to cafes, and grocery stores to barbershops, every amenity you could think of can all be found when you go downtown.
Home-types in Whistler
Whistler has a variety of property types for you to consider when booking a trip. Here are the most popular property types in Whistler:
Points of interests in Whistler
Whistler has several popular points of interest for you to check out when visiting the area. Here are the most popular points of interest in Whistler:
- Whistler Mountain Peak Suspension Bridge: 2,872 vacation rentals
- Whistler Sliding Centre: 2,872 vacation rentals
- Peak 2 Peak: 2,872 vacation rentals
- Audain Art Museum: 2,872 vacation rentals
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre: 2,872 vacation rentals
- Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Bike Park: 2,872 vacation rentals
- Brandywine Falls Provincial Park: 2,872 vacation rentals
- Whistler Museum: 2,872 vacation rentals
- Whistler Blackcomb: 2,872 vacation rentals
- Train Wreck: 2,872 vacation rentals
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