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From its humble beginnings as a fishing lodge in 1914, to being centre stage for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games — Whistler was always considered a special place and outstanding destination for adventurous spirits.   Significant Events 1877 The Pemberton Trail is completed linking the Pemberton valley to the Pacific coast, north of Vancouver. 1900 Trappers and prospectors settle in the area. Alta Lake was the original name of Whistler but the settlers start calling the area "Whistler" because of the shrill whistle sound made by the western hoary marmots who live among the rocks. 1910 Myrtle and...

Credit to Chris Eyres Whistler Mountain (2,182 meters) and Blackcomb Mountain (2,284 meters), the two peaks that rise above Whistler Village, boast some of the best skiing in North America. The Whistler Blackcomb resort's combined skiable terrain tops 3,307 hectares with more than 200 runs accessed by 39 lifts, including a brand new gondola on Blackcomb Mountain. Indeed, there is too much to cover in one day, which is why many visitors plan to spend a week or so on the slopes. Thanks to summer skiing opportunities on Blackcomb's Horstman Glacier, the Whistler Blackcomb resort also offers the longest ski season of any...

#blackcomb #snowboarding #whistlerblackcomb Credited to Chris Eyres Canada's most famous ski resort, Whistler, sits at the feet of two immense mountains: Whistler and Blackcomb. Together, these impressive peaks form the biggest winter sports area in North America, and the always bustling Whistler Village provides immediate access to some of the best skiing around. Whistler certainly had international cachet before it co-hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics with Vancouver, an easy 90-minute drive away by car, but the games only amplified the mountain resort's fame as a recreation hot spot. Since the world comes to ski and visit, the village has a comfortable variety of tourist...

New Borders Measures Now In Effect A series of adjustments to Canada’s border measures came into effect this week on February 28 including the easing of on-arrival testing and the acceptance of rapid antigen tests to satisfy pre-entry requirements. These changes are welcome news for the travel industry as it will make it easier for fully vaccinated recreational travellers to visit Canada. Visit the Government of Canada’s website for details and an updated entry requirements summary is now available at whistler.com/covid.