A gabled alpine village sat at the base of the twin mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb (the peaceful Peak 2 Peak Gondola links the two), Whistler is best known as
Canada's largest ski resorts. Home to the world class facilities that remain from the 2010 Winter Olympics it is just 90 minutes from Vancouver via the Sea-to-Sky-Highway. While it is best known for its snow and winter sports, Whistler is also spectacular in the summer, its glacier-crowned mountains and verdant valleys easily explored by bike or hike.
Named for the furry marmots that live in the surrounding nature, who make a high-pitched whistling sound, Whistler is a year-round playground, even for those who aren’t looking to be active. The village, the main hub of the resort, is pedestrian friendly, casual and friendly, its streets lined with boutiques, mountain-chic spas, restaurants and apres-ski patios. In recent years, it has also built up a buzzy art scene, with plenty of galleries, paintings and sculptures to peruse, as well as the Audain Art Gallery, which houses historic First Nations carvings, modern works and iconic pieces by some of Canada’s biggest artists. You can also connect with Indigenous culture at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, to learn more about the stories, art and traditions of local communities.
