Best of BC

Whistler Mountain, situated in the Fitzsimmons Range in BC, is home to the world famous Whistler Blackcomb ski resort. It is considered my many to be one of the top skiing destinations world wide, with over 1 million vacationers visiting each year.

Initially the mountain was called London Mountain with the town positioned in the valley called Alta Lake. In the 1960s a resort was built in the area and London Mountain become Whistler due to the whistling sounds the marmots create.

Whistler Skiing

Bigger isn’t always better; however at Whistler, BC bigger really is better. The numbers do the talking when you mention Whistler skiing – 5280 feet of vertical space to ski or snowboard, the highest drop in North America, and more than 8000 acres of terrain. Whistler skiing also offers a long season, with the chair lifts running through until May, skiing in the summer on the glacier and 8 different terrain parks.

Over 200km of lift-serviced gravity fed, adrenaline fueled descending mountain bike trails. Something for every level of rider. Gentle, banked cruisers through the Coastal forest. Tight and twisty single track - perfect for intermediate riders. For the armour clad, full face wearing, 50lb. bike group there are steep rock faces, gnarly, root strewn lines, drop offs of all descriptions and more.

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Stylish and ornately decorated, First Tracks Lodge is a collection of exclusive suites that combines unmatched luxury with a magnificent location. Located at the base of Whistler Mountain, in the Creekside Village, First Tracks Lodge is just steps from the Creekside Express Gondola, shopping, fine dining and superb ski. Whistler Travel

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Whistler Golf Club, Arnold Palmer’s first Canadian designed course, is home to a real Whistler type of golf. You will feel it as soon as you approach the clubhouse with classic rock and roll pumping out the entrance, a guest host with a wide grin and friendly manner greets you, taking you golf clubs and introducing you to the course. Right from the start you’ll notice that a round of golf at the Whistler Golf Club is something different.

The stunning vistas, signature design and uncompromising course quality are par for the course, as they say. This distinct experience is know as “Palmer’s design, Whistler’s attitude”. Whistler Travel

At heart, The Bearfoot Bistro is a simple French bistro, with an emphasis on the quality and freshest ingredients of the season and a wine list, the result is anything but simple. The food scene in Whistler is very dynamic, as you would expect from one of North Americas top ski area, and one of the top British Columbia Vacation destinations, which will soon host the winter Olympics. To get noticed among the many restaurants in Whistler requires something special - and Bear Foot Bistro has it. With very inventive dishes served in three or five courses, it is like an avant-iron cooking fields, depending on the dinner.

Established 1990, Monk’s Grill is in a prime location of the best ski hills in North America – Whistler. Monk’s Grill was built to the specifications of the architecture with a roof garden and two beautiful courtyards mountainside heated. Because of the dual nature of the grill, a warm friendship ski bar for lunch and après-ski, plus a fine dinner in the evening, Monk’s has a chameleon like quality. It is not unusual for friends to enjoy a beer in the courtyard after the skiing and change Alberta Monk’s Prime Rib of Beef with Yorkshire pudding for dinner. British Columbia Travel
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Full of inspiration, Adara Whistler is the first designer boutique hotel, with the urban sophistication type of accommodation in Whistler. This unique hotel has a fine luxury and design offering customers an unforgettable experience with a combination of style and comfort. Located in the heart of the North Americas famous ski resort, Adara offers its customers a modern alternative to traditional accommodations. When preparing a new standard boutique hotel, Hotel Adara Whistler captures the essence of the experience of Whistler. More on Whistler Travel Guide
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Enjoying the amazing scenery on the Sea-to-Sky highway is one thing, but to truly enjoy the scenery one has to visit Whistler on the Whistler Mountaineer Train (http://www.whistlermountaineer.com).

You won’t regret leaving your car behind when you see the steep granite walls and forests on the one side and the beautiful water of the Howe Sound on the other.

Top it all off with the Cheakamus Canyon – a perfect photo opportunity that will leave you breathless.

Sundial Boutique Hotel was named one of the top hidden gems in Canada by Travelers Choice.

The newly renovated Sundial Boutique Hotel is situated in the center of Whistler Village, just a snowball’s throw from the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain chairlifts. All 49 luxurious suites offer full kitchens and gas fireplaces, including eight suites with private outdoor hot tubs.

The Sundial Hotel also offers a 10-person shared rooftop hot tub. The Sundial Boutique Hotel is home to Vital Spirit Rejuvenating Spa and such restaurants as Sushi Village, Amami Chinese Restaurant, Black’s Original Ristorante and Black’s Pub.