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