Whistler

Town · British Columbia, 🇨🇦 Canada

Population 11,854

Area 244 km²

Time zone America/Vancouver

Official website www.whistler.ca

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Whistler Essentials

Whistler offers a blend of world-class winter sports and year-round alpine scenery. This collection features the record-breaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola, which connects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, alongside 2010 Winter Olympic legacy sites like the Sliding Centre and the Olympic Rings. Visitors can explore indigenous history at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, hike to the colorful boxcars of the Train Wreck, or view the 70-meter drop of Brandywine Falls. Natural recreation areas include Lost Lake and Alta Lake, complemented by the outdoor thermal pools of the Scandinave Spa.

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Whistler's Peaks and Glaciers

This collection spans the Fitzsimmons and Spearhead Ranges, highlighting the geological diversity of the Coast Mountains. It features the 'Musical Bumps'—Piccolo, Flute, and Oboe summits—alongside the high-altitude terrain of Blackcomb and Horstman Glaciers. From the 70-meter drop of Brandywine Falls to the panoramic views of Green Lake, these sites represent the region's glacial history and alpine topography, including technical peaks like The Spearhead and the expansive backcountry of Mount Sproatt.

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Whistler Outdoor Adventures

Whistler’s landscape features a diverse range of glacial lakes and rugged terrain. Lost Lake and Alta Lake offer swimming beaches and multi-use trails, while Green Lake serves as a base for floatplanes. For recreation, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park provides world-class downhill trails, and the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course offers 18 holes. Natural landmarks include the 70-meter Brandywine Falls and the glacial cascades along the Cheakamus River, showcasing the region's unique volcanic geology.

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Whistler Mountain Lifts

Whistler Blackcomb’s lift system connects two massive mountains through a network of high-speed chairs and gondolas. The centerpiece is the record-breaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola, which holds world records for the longest unsupported span and highest lift above the ground. This infrastructure provides access to over 8,000 acres of terrain, including the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and high-alpine bowls like Symphony and 7th Heaven, serving as the primary transport for both winter skiing and summer sightseeing.

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