Destination information
In Whistler, ski fanatics will find everything they ever hoped for. Canada's foremost 4-season resort is considered one of the premier mountain destinations in the world. It has a whopping vertical and a huge ski area – over 8,000 acres – with a great combination of high open bowls and woodland trails, and some of the best powder anywhere. The peak of the mountain offers a fantastic challenge for advanced skiers, but there’s a whole range of runs and slopes suitable for all levels of expertise. And Whistler skiing conditions are usually good from mid-November right through to May. There’s even summer skiing up on the glacier.
The high-speed lifts are some of the most advanced in the world, and there's an attractive pedestrian-only resort village at the base, alive with over 50 bars, nightclubs and restaurants.
When you're not skiing, you may like to try your hand at zipping through the local forests on a snowmobile or if you are after a more sedate pace, try snowshoeing! And, thanks to its world class facilities and excellent snow conditions, Whistler ski resort has also been chosen for the upcoming 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Yes, everyone's eyes and ears are on Whistler these days.
Après-ski
Walking through Whistler Village after the lifts close, you will find that many of the bars and restaurants will be buzzing with après-ski excitement. Some people consider it the best part of their winter holiday! There is a great selection of bars to choose from for that post-ski toddy, such as Merlins or the Longhorn, and restaurants range from fine dining to sushi and pizza - take your pick!
Whistler Village is pedestrian-only and everything is within walking distance. There is a FREE village shuttle, plenty of taxis, and Whistler's convenient public transit system, which can return you to your accommodation.
Getting around
FREE bus service between Whistler Village and the Upper Village.
Star attractions
- The Only Resort in North America Where You Can Ski or Ride on a Glacier
- Lively Après-Ski
- Consistently Ranked in the Top 3 North American Resorts by Many Ski Industry Magazines
- Whistler and Blackcomb Have the Largest Ski Area in North America
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Additional info
Whistler is 2 hours from Vancouver.
car hire: Included in the flight price, however we encourage all visitors to travel using transfers, as Whistler Village is pedestrianised.
transfers: £102 per person return.
FREE transfers: When you book a min 7-night package to Whistler with Virgin Holidays (must include accommodation and flights), we will give you FREE transfers from Vancouver airport to Whistler!
Whistler private transfers: You can now pre-book private return transfers to whisk you from Vancouver airport to your Whistler hotel.
Mini-van (max 9 people) £437 return.
Cost includes 10% gratuity.
Please note that all passengers taking private transfers must arrive and depart together.
Getting there
Flights: With Air Canada from Heathrow to Vancouver 9 hours 45 min.
Whistler is 2 hours from Vancouver.
Car Hire: Included in the flydrive price, however we encourage all visitors to travel using transfers, as Whistler Village is pedestrianised.
Transfers: Can be arranged for £85 per person return. Private transfers £437 per mini van (max 9 people).