With world-class facilities and an abundance of snow, Whistler makes for a great place to try your hand at a variety of winter sports. Better yet, as host to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Whistler is home to Olympic-grade venues to try out winter Olympic sports such as biathlon, bobsledding, and even skeleton. Who knows,…
The pristine, untouched blanket of snow and vastness that is hard to comprehend. The shimmer of the sun on freshly fallen flakes and the crisp mountain air. Seemingly infinite opportunity, terrain and adventure. Thinking of snow mobiling Whistler’s backcountry? You got it. Whistler’s backcountry is becoming ever more popular, with seven percent of skiers and…
Whistler’s Callaghan Valley is a hotspot for all things tourism, all year round. The Callaghan Valley is a massive area that has many facets, encompassing Callaghan Lake Provincial Park, Olympic Park and Callaghan Country. These names are often used interchangeably to reference the entire area. With seemingly endless backcountry terrain, towering waterfalls and views to…
Are you a non-skier or snowboarder that’s looking for an alternative activity to do in Whistler? There are a fair number of activities to choose from during your visit, and it is highly recommended to experience Whistler snowshoeing as a must-do activity on your adventure list. This winter activity is fantastic as it is great…
Whistler is known for its epic resort and many people visit from all over the globe just to get a taste of the Whistler powder. But, the resort is only a small percentage of this fantastic mountain landscape. There is so much vast space to explore beyond the bounds of the resort. Many visitors prepare…
The Nordic sport of cross-country skiing originated in Scandinavia thousands of years ago and was not introduced to Canada until the late 1800s. Today in Whistler, nordic skiing is enjoyed from December to late-March at several venues in the vicinity of town. It is a great activity to get the blood flowing, explore a new…
Ten years too late to experience the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Whistler? Not to worry – there’s still tons of Olympic opportunities to be had at the Whistler Olympic Park. Thanks to the Olympics, this extraordinary park has been left to the town of Whistler for both locals and visitors to enjoy in the…
Whistler in December is a magical time of year. The mountain is into the full swing of ski and snowboard season, the snow is falling, and holiday joy is spreading through the village. There are several activities and events in Whistler to keep you with an exciting and never ending to-do list on your holiday…
When most people hear “Whistler” their minds jump to chairlifts, ski runs and snowboard jumps. As one of the largest and best (no bias here!) ski resorts in the world, this is fair. However, although predominantly known as a ski town, there is so much more to Whistler than just the incredible ski and snowboard…
Sleigh Bells ring, are you listening? Take a gentle stroll through the forest on a traditional horse-drawn Whistler sleigh ride this winter and discover the magic of Blackcomb Mountain at night. A horse-drawn sleigh ride is a true Canadian winter experience that people of all ages can enjoy – during the holidays, the sleigh books…
