Whistler Resort

The critics agree! Whistler is rated as North America's number one ski resort. That's good news for real estate owners in Whistler. Ski or snowboard Whistler-Blackcomb mountains. Golf at 5 local championship courses.

Rafting, hiking, mountain biking, water sports, shopping, dining - Whistler has it all! Visit this section to learn more about spectacular Whistler, BC, Canada.

A Brief History

Back in February 1966, when Garibaldi Lift Company opened its ski area on the west side of Whistler Mountain, Whistler Resort was only a vision of a dedicated few. The development of Whistler just 14 years later, and its successive growth into an award-winning, international resort, is unparalleled in ski history.

To complement Whistler Mountain, Blackcomb Mountain opened its brand new facility on December 6, 1980, and Whistler Village was built at the base of these two side-by-side mountains. In 1988, Whistler Mountain installed a high-speed, 10-person gondola; in 1994, Blackcomb unveiled its 8-person express gondola, improving the Village's ski-in/ski-out convenience to two vastly different yet equally spectacular ski areas. In 1996, Whistler Mountain installed a six-person high-speed gondola at its Whistler Creekside base.

The Village itself was carefully designed to reap the benefits of the Coast Mountain's excellent geographical location with innovative design principles. Developed by the brightest architects, planners and landscape professionals in North America, the layout of the village emphasizes excellent sun exposure and breathtaking vistas. Whistler's high design standards and commitment to first-class facilities and service have earned international recognition.

Resort Facilities

  • Accommodations: 115 hotels/condos/bed & breakfasts, offering more than 4,700 rooms
  • Restaurants/Lounges/Bars: 93 approx.
  • Retail Shops: 207 approx.
  • Recreation Facilities
    • Whistler Parks & Recreation facilities and services are world-class.
    • RMOW Parks & Recreation offers 19 park facilities, many with beach access.
    • Recreation facilities including Meadow Park Sports Centre with NHL-sized ice arena and public skating, lap pool, children's pool, saunas, hot tub, fitness & aerobics centres, squash courts.
    • Call 604-935-PLAY for details.

Resort Services

  • Banking/foreign exchange and Interac/ATM banking machines
  • Church services
  • Medical & dental clinics
  • Physiotherapy & massage therapy
  • Office services
  • Public library & museum
  • Movie theatre and video rentals
  • Health and fitness centres
  • Swimming pool & ice rink
  • Indoor & outdoor tennis courts
  • Spa facilities & beauty salons

Blackcomb Mountain Facts

  • Opened: 1980
  • Top Elevation: 7,494 ft / 2,284 m
  • Base Elevation: 2,214 ft / 675 m
  • Vertical Rise: 5,280 ft / 1,609 m
  • Terrain: 3,414 acres
  • Lift Capacity: 29,112 skiers / snowboarders per hour
  • Terrain Type: 30% expert, 55% intermediate, 15% beginner
  • Number of Trails: 100+ marked runs

Whistler Mountain Facts

  • Opened: 1966
  • Top Elevation: 7,160 ft / 2,182 metres
  • Base Elevation: 2,140 ft / 652 metres
  • Vertical Rise: 5,020 ft / 1,530 metres
  • Terrain: 3,657 acres
  • Lift Capacity: 29,895 skiers / snowboarders per hour
  • Terrain Type: 25% expert, 55% intermediate, 20% beginner
  • Number of Trails: 100+ marked runs