Whistler Ski22 August 2009  Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain both serve as the region's main ski resorts. Whistler ski resort is now ranking as one of the premier and attracts more than two million visitors a year and offer all year round skiing and will also play co-host to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games being held in Vancouver.
There is a spectacular choice of rented accommodation offered like ski in and ski out town homes, and perched at the edge of the Whistler Blackcomb slopes you can rent a condors which are ideal when you just want to step out of your door and into your skis. Hot tubs and steam showers in a log home with a beautiful fireplace and all the ultimate comforts. Also available are cosy warm apartments in the village and much more is available to make your dream holiday come true.
The snow is plentiful and usually continues till May, due to the Pacific's cooling air and nearby Vancouver has rather wet weather resulting in plenty of snow in the Whistler and Callaghan areas. It is always wise to check the weather on a daily basis, and the resort always has a daily weather forecast board.
There is a history to Whistler and there is a local history museum and really wonderful art galleries to visit. There is also a collection of memorabilia documents and arte facts referring to the everyday Whistler mountain life over the past years and is on exhibit to the public. And need I say more the main attraction being Alpine skiing amidst the breathtaking scenic mountains.
There are many things to do and attractions to see in and around Whistler like enjoying a ride on the gondola and soaking in the magnificent views, then there are the beaches surrounding the Alta Lake and Adventure Zone as well as Bungee jumping. You can hope over to Vancouver and frequent the many family attractions offered there.
Close to Whistler you will locate the Village gate Boulevard which offers shopping, restaurants with really good food as well as reasonable priced and you can witness the giant hotel complexes, as well as many apr�s ski pubs to enjoy after a hard day of skiing.
The local Native Americans cultures exhibit traditional art as well as crafts which one can purchase. Day trips are on offer to Squamish which have really worthwhile attractions and activities as well as Pemberton and the city of Burnaby and also visit the breathtaking Garibaldi Provincial Park.
There are also annual festivals held every April in Whistler ski resort including the Snowboard festival and the TELUS World Ski festival. The largest gay ski event which is held in Canada is the Winter Pride Whistler. A must in September and November is the Whistler Film Festival which is also frequented by top directors from in and around North America. This is a skiing holiday you won't forget in a hurry.
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