From the moment you arrive in Whistler Village, nestled at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, it’s apparent that this is a resort village unlike any other you’ve ever experienced.

Yes, the rumors are true: it’s absolutely massive, but in a way you’re going to really love. With its endless array of shops, cafés and bars, restaurants and legendary aprés nightlife, the pedestrian-only Village is a destination unto itself, a one-of-a-kind confluence of two massive mountains, unique to North America, with an energy and style that are the envy of resorts around the world.

Whether you’re in the mood for a leisurely stroll along its stone walkways, some people-watching from its countless sunny patios, exploring the fun-filled family playgrounds, or launching your next on-mountain adventure, Whistler Village delivers a recipe of winter magic that simply can’t be matched.

Whistler is North America’s largest ski area, but it is not just about the skiing, this is a world class destination for an unbeatable holiday, year round. Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which offer 8,171 acres of terrain, over 200 marked runs, 16 alpine bowls and 3 glaciers. These two massive mountains are now joined by the world record holding PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, making it easy to ski on both mountains in the same day.

An epic holiday in Whistler though starts from the moment you land in Vancouver. Located in the south-west corner of British Columbia and nestled between the Pacific ocean and Coast Mountains, the setting is jaw dropping. It is definitely worth spending a night or two exploring this cosmopolitan city, or even enjoying some yachting or whale watching! Afterwards, the journey from Vancouver to Whistler, via the spectacular Sea to Sky highway, helicopter or float plane, will have you taking endless photographs and excited about the snowy adventures ahead.

Arriving in Whistler Village, set between both the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, you get a feeling for the size of the snow covered peaks from the endless trails that cut through the trees. The resort centre is purpose built in a pleasant and colourful style, is pedestrian only and there are an almost endless array of shops, bars, restaurants and cafés. Once the ski lifts finish for the day the resort buzzes with an eclectic choice of après ski venues, most famously at the Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC) or Longhorns in the main village, or at Dusty’s in Creekside Village; one of Whistlers original bars.