Whistler British Columbia is a
popular travel destination for skiers, hikers, sightseers and people who are
just looking to have fun time. Whistler is a short hour and a half trip up the “Sea to Sky”
highway from Vancouver. This 125 km stretch of highway between Vancouver
and Whistler is home to an abundance of wildlife and breath taking views.
When entering the town of Whistler you immediately get that feeling of a
classic ski town. Smiles are seen all around as people reminisce about the
great day they had on the mountain and laughs are heard from the many outdoor bars
scattered along the main strip from the mountains base.
Whistler has an immense amount of attractions that can keep
you busy for weeks on end. One of the most popular features of course is the
ski hill. The ski hill is separated by two mountains, Whistler
and Blackcomb. On December 12, 2008 the Peak
2 Peak gondola was complete so that skiers wouldn’t have to ski to
the bottom of the mountain if they wanted to ski both sides of the mountain in
one day. Whistler mountain is know for its deep powder and long runs and on
average the hill receives about
39 feet of snow
per year. Snow conditions can vary throughout the season but
consistent powder is usually expected between December and April. If you happen
to be travelling to Whistler in the winter and you think you missed out on the
ski season? Well think again because the Whistler glacier is open year round for
die-hard ski fans.
If you are the adventurous type you can make a
trip to ZipTrek
which is a year round zip line that runs the whistler area forest. There are
many different trips that you can take, from Tree Trek tour, which is
approximately 2 hours long requiring no zip lining and travels over 9 bridges.
Or you can take the Mammoth tour, which has 10 zip lines, 8
bridges and takes 4.5 hours to complete.
If you are more of the relaxed type you can go
for a hike on the many trails that surround Whistler. The two
mountains combine to make a total of 50km of trails. While on these trails you
can guarantee that you will run into some wildlife along the way. The sightseeing
in whistler is also a big highlight that you can't miss. Everywhere
you look is like a picture out of a post card. Whistler is also know for high
bear population, but don't worry these bears are used to seeing humans on a
regular basis and they don't get bothered if you keep your distance. Check out
this video of bears walking
through the town.
These are a few of the amenities and activities
that you can enjoy during your stay in Whistler British Columbia.
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