Whistler, Canada
About The Resort
Whistler Blackcomb is a ski resort located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. By many measures it is the largest ski resort in North America and has the greatest uphill lift capacity. It features the Peak 2 Peak Gondola for moving between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains at the top. With all of this capacity, Whistler Blackcomb is also often the busiest ski resort, often surpassing 2 million visitors a year.
RESORT STATISTICS
GATEWAY CITY: Vancouver DISTANCE: 2 hours ELEVATION: 2,140'-7,160'
# OF LIFTS: 17 # OF MARKED TRAILS: 100+ LONGEST RUN: 7 miles
BEGINNER RUNS: 20% INTERMEDIATE: 55% ADVANCE: 15% EXPERT: 10%
HIGHEST VERTICAL DROP: 5,020'
Hotel Partners
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
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Featuring ski-in/ski-out access to Blackcomb Mountain, this 4 Star hotel includes hot tubs, saunas, and Eucalyptus steam rooms. Each room offers guests a flat-screen TV, a seating area, a work desk, and a coffee maker. Various restaurants are offered, ranging from casual to fine dining, and live entertainment is available to enjoy in the Mallard Lounge and Terrace.
Hilton Whistler
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Located in the heart of Whistler Village, this beautiful hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, full-service spa, on-site restaurant, and fantastic views of the Whistler mountains. Rooms at the Hilton Whistler each include free WiFi, a fireplace, seating area, 55' flat-screen cable TV, a work desk, and coffee-making facilities. A modern fitness center is also made available to all guests.
Listel
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Just a 2-minute walk from the shopping and dining areas in the village, this hotel offers guests access to the shared indoor hot tub. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, air-conditioning, and a coffee maker. Guests can also enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant, the Bearfoot Bistro, or a drink at the Champagne Lounge.
Tantalus Lodge
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Located 1600 feet from the Whistler Village Gondola, this lodge features an outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs. In each room, guests can expect a balcony, full kitchen, free WiFi, a flat-screen cable TV, a seating area, and a fireplace.
