Canada · British Columbia
Whistler Blackcomb
Big mountains, wild spirit
Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America, two vast mountains linked by the record-breaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola, two hours from Vancouver.
It is a place of glaciers, alpine bowls and old-growth forest, with some of the finest heli-skiing in the world close at hand.
- Village altitude
- 675m
- Top lift
- Blackcomb, 2,240m
- Ski area
- Over 8,000 acres
- Nearest airport
- Vancouver, about two hours
The skiing
Enormous terrain across two mountains, from gentle green runs to steep bowls, glaciers and couloirs.
Beginners
Dedicated learning areas at Olympic Station and the Magic Chair.
Intermediates
Long cruisers such as Peak to Creek, one of the longest runs in North America.
Advanced
Spanky's Ladder, the Blackcomb Glacier and the steeps of the Peak.
Snow parks
The Terrain Parks on Blackcomb are among the best in the world.
Where to stay
Four Seasons Resort Whistler
Quiet luxury close to the Blackcomb base.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Ski-in, ski-out at the foot of Blackcomb.
Nita Lake Lodge
A lakeside boutique retreat.
Private chalets
Staffed homes on the slopes of the Kadenwood area.
Where to dine
Bearfoot Bistro
A celebrated table with a famous ice vodka room.
Araxi
Pacific Northwest cooking and an extraordinary oyster bar.
Christine's on Blackcomb
Mountaintop dining with glacier views.
Bars, après and clubs
Garibaldi Lift Company
The classic slopeside après.
Merlin's Bar and Grill
Après at the Blackcomb base.
Bar Oso
Spanish tapas and cocktails.
Landmarks
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
A record-breaking span between the two summits.
Audain Art Museum
Art of British Columbia, including First Nations masks.
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
The heritage of the area's First Nations.
Beyond the slopes
- Heli-skiing in the Coast Mountains
- Scandinave Spa
- Snowmobiling and dog sledding
- Bobsleigh at the Olympic Sliding Centre
- Floatplane flights from Vancouver
A note from Curious Wolf
Whistler is a gateway to heli-skiing and wilderness experiences in Canada. We pair it with private lodges in the Coast Mountains.
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