# 1 Ski Resort in North America – and co-host of the 2010 Winter Olympics

Amidst the spectacular Coast Mountains of British Columbia, just 75 miles north of Vancouver, is the world class ski resort known as Whistler. It has continually been rated the Number One Ski Resort in North America over the last decade by several prestigious ski publications, and here's why:

• 2 greatest vertical rise ski mountains in North America – Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
• Largest ski area on the continent with 7,500 acres
• More than 200 marked trails & 12 alpine bowls
• Most-advanced high-speed lift system in the world - 15 express lifts in a total system of 33

The natural setting of Whistler offers endless year-round recreational activities, that make it an ideal getaway for people of all ages and abilities.

Our European-style alpine village, features a wide selection of unique shops and plays host to a bounty of exciting cultural and festival events throughout the year.

Enjoy your resort vacation experience with these must-do's:

In the winter:

• Ski, Snowboard, Telemark, Heliski
• Cross-country ski on fresh trails
• Romance your partner with a horse sleighride
• Ice-skate with your family or friends
• Test yourself on a thrilling snowmobile excursion
• Snowshoe in a mystical winter wonderland

In the summer:

• Take an exhilirating mountain bike descent, or cycle around our numerous paved / all-terrain trails
• Enjoy a round of golf at our 4 championship courses
• Hike in a colourful alpine environment
• Raft down a mighty river
• Glacier ski/snowboard on Blackcomb
• Enjoy the village shopping, street entertainment and farm markets

Year-round:

• Dance the night away in a hip or rock nightclub
• Feed your tastebuds in a fine-dining restaurant
• Apres-'activity' on one of Whistler's 'hopping' patios
• Shop & stroll in the pedestrian-only village
• Pamper yourself at a European-style spa
• Soothe your soul in our bubbly, hot tub or swim in our spacious pool