Whistler is an unparalleled year-round travel destination, less than a two-hour drive from Vancouver. Whistler is more than just world-class skiing, its Coast Mountain setting offers travel groups a wide variety of both winter and summer activities. All year-round, the cosmopolitan Village of Whistler also provides an almost endless choice in dining, shopping and nightlife.

Winter in Whistler, with incredible downhill skiing at Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, is what has made the area world famous. Home to two of the highest vertical drop mountains in North America – Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains – Whistler is the venue city of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

No matter what level of experience or type of terrain travel groups prefer to ski – Whistler offers everything from beginner to expert runs, moguls, perfectly groomed corduroy, cruisers, steeps, chutes, terrain parks and much more.

Summer in Whistler is just as spectacular as winter. Mountaintop sightseeing, world-class golf, mountain biking, hiking, in-line skating, horseback riding, sightseeing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and even glacier skiing are but a few of the opportunities the area provides in the summer months. Whistler is considered one of the top bike towns in North America.

Nestled at the base of the mountains is Whistler’s award-winning pedestrian village. Designed in distinctive mountain resort architecture, Whistler Village and the adjacent Upper Village are perfectly situated for easy access to both mountains and boast a huge variety of first-class restaurants and distinctive shops. The village has over 200 shopping venues which include contemporary art galleries, arts and crafts stores, souvenir and gift shops, jewelry, apparel and a selection of well-known North American retail favorites. Open year-round, the cosmopolitan village of Whistler provides an almost endless choice in dining, shopping and nightlife.

Whistler has all the conveniences of a city right in the village, but just a few steps away is the untamed wilderness with plenty of opportunities to explore. The surrounding valley is sprinkled with parks containing beaches, picnic areas, boat launches and hiking trails. Along the valley there are five lakes, numerous creeks and rivers with miles of established trails for hiker, bikers and inline skaters.

Whistler is Canada’s ultimate group adventure travel destination. It is among the world’s most popular all-season alpine resorts; its coastal proximity means a relatively mild climate year-round. Whistler beckons group travelers from around the world for a vacation experience of a lifetime.