Why visit whistler

Mmmmm [credit — Cornucopia ]. The stunning views just never end. Pictures can give you a glimpse but nothing compares to seeing it with your own eyes. Get lost in nature without actually getting lost. They are massive and they are plentiful, and when they get sprinkled with snow, they are oh-so-pretty.

Try not to strain your neck as you gaze upwards at these glorious giants. Whistler is part of the Pacific temperate rainforests ecoregion. The perks of being a ski resort in a rainforest? To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK".

Sign Up. Travel Guides. Videos Beyond Hollywood Hungerlust Pioneers of love. Hayley Simpson. More than just skiing. There are two mountains. Easily accessible. Tipping is expected. Pedestrian-only village. World-class restaurants. Pack many layers. Give us feedback. Lest you think skiing and boarding is all there is to do here, hop aboard a snowmobile, snow cat, dog sled or horse-drawn sleigh for a special tour around the alpine landscape. Another option for non-skiers: The Whistler Blackcomb tubing park, with multiple lanes and a lift assist to get you right back up to the top to do it all again!

With kilometres 99 miles of trails that wind around lakes, alpine forests and take in spectacular views, this is the perfect place to spend some time in the winter environment. Most trails are open from December through until March, and some trails are lit for evening adventures. Lost Lake Park, just a short walk from the Village is a great starting point, while Whistler Olympic Park offers cross country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as biathlon, baseboarding and tobogganing.

In , traversing between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains changed forever with the opening of the record-setting Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Stretching 4.