Whistler Accommodations & Lodging - Ski Resort in Canada, British Columbia

In the ski resort of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, as far as the eye can see are looming mountains, skiers, dressed in colorful gear, zig-zagging down the slopes, people strolling down shop-lined village streets, and trails leading to comfortable accommodations & lodging (vacation rentals - homes, condos, apartments, cabins, cottages, and chalet) nestled on the side of mountains. Rent there and the vision you had before is mere speculation to all of what Whistler, BC, can offer.
The magnanimous Coastal Mountains surround Whistler Valley, wherein lies the world-class ski resort destination of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver is directly south. From the coastal rainforest, through Vancouver and the Coastal Mountains, Squamish, Girabaldi Provincial Park, and the Resort Municipality of Whistler winds the Sea and Sky Highway.

Mountains of Whistler, BC

Beiing a premier ski resort, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, offers a plenty of accommodations & lodging. The entire area is dotted with vacation rentals like homes, condos, apartments, cabins, cottages, and chalet, many of them featuring luxury amenities.
For the skier or snowboarder in the winter and the mountain biker in the summer, two mountains are at the forefront: Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain. The stats for Whistler Mountain are as follows: base elevation is 2,214 feet and peak 7,160 feet; vertical rise is 5,020 feet; 21 ski lifts; +100 runs; longest run 7 miles. Ski terrain is 4,757 acres, 25% of which is for experts, 55% intermediates, and 20% novice.
Blackcomb Mountain stats are: base elevation is 2,214 feet and peak 7,494; vertical rise is 5,280 feet; 17 lifts; +100 runs; longest run 7 miles; ski terrain is 3,414 acres, of which 30% is for experts, 55% intermediates, and 15% novice. Average annual snowfall for Whistler is around 30 feet.

Skiing Vacations & Attractions

As a premiere ski resort, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, offers a plenty of great accommodations & lodging. There can be found a large number of vacation rentals such as homes, condos, apartments, cabins, cottages and chalet. Many of this vacation rentals have luxurious amenities, so rent in time and start planing your next vacation in this snow paradise!
When not skiing, certain attractions will keep you, your family, and friends delighted. In the Upper Village, bring your kids and the kid in you to Adventure Zone. There are trapezes, a climbing wall, maze, luge, miniature golf, ponies, and bungee trampolines. Kids will also love the water park behind the Meadow Park Sports Centre, while parents will love the hot tub, aerobics, ice skating, and hockey in the center. The secluded Lost Lake is a favorite spot for its beaches. A ten-person Gondola is nothing short of awesome for witnessing all of Whistler Valley. Ride the zipline across Fitzsimmons creek.
Take many nature tours, one of which is to see the world's largest concentration of bald eagles. Or hike to the musical bumps on Whistler Mountain to see the alpine flowers in bloom. Learn about Whistler, Canada, and the world, at one of the many museums. Pick berries at the U-Pick, Sturdy North Arm Farm, in Pemberton. Many more attractions can be found in Whistler, so that whether or not you love to ski, there is never a dull moment.
You will find always some fun happenings in Whistler, BC. If you love wine and food, join in the annual Whistler Cornucopia, which congregates wine professionals and food critics. Enjoy all of the fascinating things during ARTrageous: established and emerging artists' showcases, multimedia exhibits, dancers, circus acts, body painting, tarot card readers, psychics, and more. The Whistler Film Festival features over ninety movies, special guests, and opportunities for up-and-coming filmmakers. In the Upper Village, the Whistler Farmer's Market shouldn't be missed, nor can you, as it is a huge hit every Sunday in June, July, August, September and October. One quirky event is Fungus Among Us: take tours, listen to lectures, and eat a variety of mushrooms. For a weekend, skiing, food, wine, mountaintop galas, and live entertainment fill Whistler's air at the annual TELUS Winter Classic. WinterPride celebrates gay pride with skiing, parties, and live entertainment. One week, events are just for women. The Fire and Ice Show will entertain with fire-involved dancing and acrobatics, while fireworks shoot off the mountains.
Head to Whistler Mountain's roadhouse for a BBQ at 6,000 feet. And, of course, the number one event to catch is the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. One event not to miss is your own wedding. All things necessary for the best wedding possible can be found in Whistler. After all the events, a day on the challenging slopes, or carrying loads of shopping bags, treat yourself and your body at the Vida Wellness Spa. Whistler Village may be your first stop for shopping. Over 200 stores and ninety restaurants line this pedestrian only village. Eclectic, high end, latest in sporting equipment, groceries - what you need, want, and expect, are within walking distance or a quick drive. Shuttles also go to and from Whistler Village. Upper Village is another stop for the shopper. Here find bargains at the popular Farmer's Market. All kinds of shops dot the rest of Whistler Valley.
Restaurants also line the streets and dot the valley. Enjoy apres, Whistler has it. Enjoy sushi, Mediterranean, Italian, French, Roadhouse fare, home cooking, beer and wings, pizza, Thai, oysters and seafood, Mexican - Whistler pretty much has it and more. Rent one of the many available vacation homes, condos, cabins, cottages or chalet and you can have your groceries delivered. The only issue you will have with food is in choosing where to eat.
Skiing in Whistler, BC, Canada, is some of the best skiing and snowboarding in North America. Whistler also has the stuff for the extremist: heli-skiing, cross-country skiing, Nordic skiing, bungee jumping and whatever you can find to get your thrills and adrenalin pumping. Blackcomb Mountain and Whistler Mountain will satisfy your need to ski or snowboard, in yet you will never be satisfied. The thought of returning to Whistler will follow you home.
For those who don't ski or snowboard, winter will still be a wonderland: sled riding, sleigh riding, dog sledding, cat-skiing (a twenty person, heated Snowcat) heli-tours, tubing, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice hockey, zipline, eagle viewing, and more. And if you want to learn how to ski and snowboard, top-of-the-line professionals are always available to get you to the top of the mountain and down to the bottom, safely. Come spring, summer, and fall, nature bursts forth and fun does not end. Activities run the gamut: mountain bike, bear and eagle watch, ATV ride, bungee jump, canoe and kayak, fish, tour by plane, by train, by hot rod, by hummer, and by jet boat, hike the forests, valleys, and mountains, horseback ride, rock climb, zipline, white water raft, wake board, boat, golf, tennis, and find a beach on one of the several serene lakes in the area to lay out, swim, and tan.
When you are looking for accommodations & lodging (vacation homes, condos, apartments, cabins, cottages, chalet) in the ski resort of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, you experience the exhilaration of daring the mountains, whimsical days of walking through the villages, and enjoyable nights of eating gourmet dinners and watching shows. Ski where the pros ski. Watch the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The US-based Skiing Magazine has, to this day, rated Whistler number one in "Top 25 Ski Resorts in North America" for eleven consecutive years. Come see why!