Hotels & Ski Resorts In Whistler, Canada
Whistler and the sister resort of Blackcomb make up the most popular skiing area in Canada, the high quality of ski trails in the region turning these ski resorts to a worldwide renowned winter vacation destination. Settled in British Columbia at about 77 miles (125 kilometers) north of Vancouver, Whistler-Blackcomb is considered by many people the best and largest ski resort in North America, and therefore the number of winter sport enthusiasts in the peak season is huge (over 2 million annually). Since a few years the two main peaks, Whistler (2,182 meters or 7,160 feet) and Blackcomb (2,284 meters or 7,349 feet) are connected by a peak-to-peak gondola (in length of 1,800 meters or 6,000 feet), and as a result skier and snowboarders can travel with ease between the two skiing areas. Both mountains have excellent trails - in Whistler the skiing terrain covers an area of 4,757 acres (1,925 ha), while in Blackcomb it is 3,414 acres (1,382 ha), with a total number of runs exceeding 200! From this impressively large number of runs, 35 are for beginner, 110 for intermediate and 55 for advanced skier, so all tourists have countless options to enjoy some great action. The extraordinary quality of ski conditions in Whistler has been recognized once again by organizing most of the Alpine skiing events while the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
The capital of winter sports in Canada, how is often nicknamed Whistler-Blackcomb, is a year-round vacation destination, offering a multitude of things to do and see both in Whistler Village and in the neighboring regions. The breathtaking mountain ranges provide countless opportunities for sightseeing, photography, nature walking, climbing, hiking, fly-fishing, river rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking (there is located the specialty designed Whistler Mountain Bike Park) and other exciting outdoor sports. In the village are located restaurants, bars, shopping venues, relaxation and leisure clubs, spa centers, art galleries, museums displaying historical artifacts from the region, nightlife entertainment clubs, and other points of interest that keep busy guests of all ages.
An area visited by millions of vacationers has plentiful accommodation options in both hotels and home rental properties. Generally, the amenities of lodgings are very good, as well as services offered by friendly staffs, and some of the most popular hotels in Whistler are considered Four Seasons Resort Whistler Hotel, Nita Lake Lodge Hotel, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel, Delta Whistler Village Suites Hotel, Garibaldi Springs Golf Course Hotel, Westin Resort & Spa Whistler Hotel, Summit Lodge Hotel, Aava Hotel Whistler, Holiday Inn Sunspree Whistler Village Center Hotel, Blackcomb Lodge Hotel, Best Western Listel Whistler Hotel, and Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa Hotel.
The very large number of accommodations in the region make very harsh the competition in attracting customers, and as a result there are available very affordable ski packages, discount room rates for early bookings, and vacation specials such as inclusions of free nights, kids stay free, different bonuses and much more.
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Map of Whistler With Popular Ski Destinations In Canada
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