I scrolled through my Yelp reviews after my weekend trip here & was a surprised that I had not yet…read moredone a Whistler review! Winter or Summer, the vibe here is always vibrant. I remember snowboarding up here when it was 'pre (before it became mandatory) cool' to not wear headgear. Don't worry I learnt my lesson one day when I literally landed on the top of my head. My head hurt for weeks. Ouch! So keep in mind that it's hella expensive up here - ride passes, food, liquor, accommodation, etcetera. But people still flock here by the boatloads. One way to mitigate expenses is to do a day trip from Vancouver. Or better yet, make friends with people who own homes in Whistler. Hee. There's 2 main sections to Whistler - Upper & Lower Village - where you'll find the bulk of shops, pubs & restaurants. The 2 main mountains are Whistler & Blackcomb. I've stayed in beautiful homes all over Whistler & they are grand & very comfortable. If you're a skier, snowboarder, love nature, mountain biker, hiker or just love walking - Whistler is definitely a 'must visit.' I highly recommend visiting Whistler in both winter & summer, if possible to get a great contrast - it's absolutely worth it. Whistler played co-host to the 2010 Winter Olympics & built up many new facilities for it. Budget for a 2hr drive from downtown Vancouver to Whistler - some speed demons will make it in less time. But don't worry the highway police love them so much. However, on my recent trip up here, road accidents & construction slowed me down a bit. So be patient & give yourself extra drive time. An absolute must is the gondola ride up to the top of both Whistler & Blackcomb. Once at the top, get ready to ride the Peak to Peak Gondola! https://www.whistler.com/activities/peak-to-peak-gondola/ Spectacular views await you. If you're planning a trip to Whistler, start saving now. It will be absolutely worth it.

Bottom Line - World class mountain resorts with a lot to do even if you don't ski or snowboard…read more It's a short drive from Vancouver (about 90 minutes), and the lift system to Whistler and Blackcomb are great!!

We had the opportunity to go Heli-skiing with Powder Mountain yesterday. What can I say, trip of a…read morelifetime. Our guide Rory was awesome!! He knows his stuff and made sure we had a great experience. Darin our Pilot can land the heli on a dime. From start to finish this is a top notch operation. Safety is their number one priority, and we knew we where in good hands. Check one of the bucket list !!

While Whistler/Blackcomb are pretty great in their own right-there is nothing that can compare to a…read moreday with only a handful (under 10) people in a cat, on runs all to yourself. The crew over at PMS are professional, the terrain is awesome, and you will not be disappointed-totally worth the money on this one! We rode Whistler for 4 days in new pow each day before going up to Powder Mtn. I have to say I was hesitant to spend the money at first for the cat trip after all the dough we spent at Whistler. Man am I so glad that we sucked it up and spent it. Best day of pow we had all week! The day was snowy, it had dumped 2 ft of fresh the night before, and we only had 9 people total. Our group was really friendly and fun of all ages and countries. First up was the avalanche beacon training, which was fun and appreciated as it's something I don't really worry about when I'm not backcountry or if ski patrol is around. Hey learn something new every day right? Your crew gets 2 patrollers for the day, and a photog (thank kevin!-glad we met you on the gondola at Whis!). Felt totally safe for all levels of riding/skiing as one patrol stays up front to lead, and one stays behind if someone gets stuck. The terrain was alpine that day as it was still snowing and visibility was low-tree runs were awesome, deep, and led into big powder bowls before you get picked up and driven back up to a new run for fresh tracks. All in all Jordan took us up 7-8 times that day and we had snacks, water, and a sandwich lunch so you're never hungry. Nobody in our crew wanted to go home but the days gotta end at some point right? When that time comes, your legs will be tired but you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face! Days end you go back to the cabin and get to see all the shots your photog took of you shredding the gnar all day. You can buy a custom cd at the end with all your shots on it-get it-you'll want to remember that day when you go back home to work in your cubicle. Trust me on this one. Maybe set up a swear jar on your desk so every time you donate to it, you're one step closer to getting to go back up to Powder Mtn Snowcats. Don and Demelza-you guys were awesome guides all day-we definitely want to come back and next time want to go heli! Better start filling that swear jar. Sh*t.

Such a beautiful and cute little lodge in whistler creek had such an amazing trip and stay here…read morefelt like a real cabin stay.

Whistler was a beautiful place to visit; but staying at whistler Vacation Club at Lake Placid via…read moreResort Time was quite disappointing; First, to check in, there was no Registration at the resort we stayed; we had to drive about 3 miles north to Twin peaks Resort, the Registration office was hard to find with No Sign at Entrance for direction. 2nd, there was no Street address or Resort Sign posted at Parking Entrance, the front Entrance was locked, it was very confusing for trying get in the Resort. 3rd, we were charged $ 111.00 cleaning/ amenities fee upon Check in for 3 night stay that no one will come to clean our room; plus, we had to take out trash and start dishwashing machine upon check out, or we will be charged ADDITIONAL $ 125.00 Extra Ordinary Housekeeping charge. We are frequent travelers, we have stayed at many resorts and Hotels, there was not one time that we had to take out trash upon check out, plus, there was housekeeping service at least 1-2 times if not everyday; What bothers us the most is the letter was given to us upon Check in, it threaten us that we could be charged ADDITIONAL FEE of $ 125.00 if we don't take out trash and started dishwashing machine upon check out, it DID NOT make us feel good.

From start to finish our tour was stellar! Angus and David were amazing...easy to talk to, safety…read moreconscience, and fun! We loved every minute of the Eagle tour!

It still gives me a thrill just writing about this experience. I had the most amazing time…read moreziplining with Ziptrek Whistler. It was my first time, and I am someone who is scared of both heights and speed, so this was a big deal for me. But Lucy and Max from the Ziptrek team were incredible. They made me feel so comfortable and safe the entire time, and honestly gave me the courage to actually enjoy it instead of being scared. And trust me, it is completely worth it. There are 5 ziplines and each one has such a beautiful, breathtaking view. I loved every second of it and I already know I will be doing this again. Highly recommend it to anyone, even if you are scared like me.

A great place to stop by if your returning back to Whistler or if you are new to visiting the area…read more:) -The attendants are always friendly and take the time to help and explain -You can ask questions about buses to and from Whistler and shuttle service around Whistler -You can get a guide (The Duck) that tells you about monthly events -There are free maps of the area and free brochures for outdoor activities -There are discount coupons for bike rentals

The Whistler Visitor Centre is of course located in Whistler, British Columbia. We stopped in to…read morechat with the ladies working the counter to find out more about the area, and picked up some brochures and other publications about the area. They carry several free mags that cover the area. I also picked up a "Bear Viewing Guide" brochure. Interestingly, I found out that not just Black Bears inhabit the area - but there are also Grizzlies too! Good place to start your visit to the area!

Nice clean place. Just what we needed for us and friends. However, Left twin bed needs replacing…read more Felt I was rolling off bed. Unit 207. Larger coffee mugs would be nice too. Lobby couch also needs updating; otherwise, we had a nice 2 night stay.

The location is perfect: tucked away on Blackcomb Mountain, far enough from the village to feel…read morepeaceful and immersed in nature, but still only a quick free shuttle or short drive to the lifts and everything else. Waking up to the quiet forest view out the back is magical we regularly spot deer, the occasional coyote, or even a curious fox right from the bedroom window when the snow is falling. The air feels noticeably fresher up here.The facilities are a huge highlight:The outdoor heated pool and hot tubs are fantastic year after year - soaking under the stars after a day on the mountain is pure bliss. The gym is surprisingly well-equipped for a condo property; perfect for a quick morning workout or stretch. Underground parking, ski/snowboard storage, and the free shuttle stop right outside make logistics effortless. Yes, the units show a little age (some fixtures and furnishings could use a refresh), but to us that's part of the charm. It feels like a classic Whistler ski lodge rather than a sterile hotel. Everything is clean, comfortable, spacious, and has that cozy mountain feel that we love.

We have owned here for 25 years, the only 2 things I could gripe about lodging wise are the sounds…read moreof the elevator use, and the width of the parking. I drive a large SUV to pack everything needed for our 5 adult family. The furnishings are always clean, current, the bed is comfortable, I'm told the twins and the couch bed are comfortable. Kitchen is functional and the pots, pans, flatware, cooking knives are all serviceable, a little on the cheap side, but are most likely to walk off with 50 weeks of use each year. If I could withstand the excitement activities physically I could stay a little longer; but when a bear chased me off the golf course and Canada will not allow firearms to protect my self, I have missed the last 6 years. Prior to that Canada closed its borders due to COVID, so I am a little peaked at now 6 years of paying $3000 in maintenance fees without having use of the resort.

Second time here, and second great experience here. We had a…read moretwo bedroom, which we stayed at both years. The place was really cozy, and really felt like home for the 6 days we stayed both years. The apartment was really nice and well kept, had a fire place, two balconies facing the olympic sign, had wifi and a murphy bed The place came fully stocked with clean silverware, towels and plates, along with a dishwasher, and laundry machines (essential when snowboarding for 6 days) We had a spot in the garage for our car rental, which is awesome because there is not parking in whistler village And last but not least they had a heated pool and an awesome Jaccuzzi, which we lived in after a long day on the slopes I liked that the place was close to a lot of food and bars, but only downside is its an annoying walk to the mountain in the morning with all your gear (but hey you can't have it all) Will be coming back here for sure

During our babymoon to Whistler, we wanted to do some lake activities but thought kayaking would be…read moretoo strenuous for me. So we found Backroads, which offers pedal boating, which was the perfect activity. At $110/hour, it's more expensive than taking a kayak or a canoe (which I believe is $99) and doesn't seem as popular (there were only 2-3 pedal boats). We got there on a Friday at around 10:30 in the morning and it seems the most popular option was the kayak. But pedal boating was perfect for us. First, you go to the kiosk and put down a credit card. Then, you head over to a shed to pick up your life jacket, and depending on which boat you're taking, the crew will let you know the instructions and where to go. We took the boat for about an hour, which was enough time for us to go around the lake with some breaks in between. When you're done, you row back to where you launched, return your life jacket, and go close out the bill. Overall, it was kind of pricey but it was a fun experience being out on Lake Alta. Tip - no parking lot. There's only residential street parking, which wasn't plenty but we were still able to nab a spot at that hour. Bathrooms are actual stalled bathrooms and are pretty clean.

Terrible experience with this agency. They have a monopoly on the lake so can't do much…read more Fundamentally they claim policies and double charge you on your credit card. The staff is untrained and not really engaged in providing instructions. Would avoid them on the next visit.