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Whistler, British Columbia
Our Opinion - Whistler and Blackcomb offer extensive terrain for all levels of skier and snowboarder
- Purpose built village with many pedestrian areas and easy lift access from most accommodations
- New 'Peak to Peak' gondola offers access to both Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain
- Great choice of shopping, restaurants, bars and cafes.
- Good apres ski for a North American resort, varied nightlife.
- 2 hours transfer to Vancouver Airport
- Weather can be variable due to low elevation of resort and temperate climate.
About Whistler, British Columbia
Whistler is a friendly ski town located in British Columbia, Canada and is home to almost 10,000 residents. One of the many things that makes Whistler so special is two unbelievable mountains - Whistler and Blackcomb. Side by side, they represent over 8000 acres of skiable terrain, rising a mile above the valley of Whistler. Whistler is approximately 115 kilometres (72 miles) from Vancouver. There is little need for a car once in Whistler, so if you are flying into Vancouver, the best way to get here is by bus, limousine or charter plane. Glacier skiing - the only resort in North America where you can ski or ride on a glacier.
Resort Statistics | Whistler Blackcomb Combined |
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| Average Snowfall | 402 inches/33.5 feet
10.22 metres per year | | Total Terrain | 8,171 acres/3,307 hectares | | Trails | 200 + | | Longitude/Latitude | 50° latitude, 122° longitude | | Mountain Restaurants | 17 with a total of 6,540 restaurant seats | | Highest Lift Accessed Elevation | 2,284 metres/7,494 feet | | Whistler Village Elevation | 675 metres/2,214 feet | | Creekside Base Elevation | 653 metres/2140 feet | | Number of Lifts | 38 | | Hourly Lift Capacity | 65,507 skiers per hour |
| Operating Dates | Opening Day | Closing Day |
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| Whistler | November 26, 2008 | April 26, 2009 | | Blackcomb | November 27, 2008 | June 14, 2009 |
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