World-renowned Whistler Blackcomb is one of the top ski resorts in North America. Four years running, Luxury Travel magazine has named Whistler Blackcomb Best Overseas Ski Resort. Last year SKIING magazine ranked Whistler Blackcomb #1 Overall in North America, while SKI magazine ranked it #1 in Terrain/Variety.
Snowshoeing is fast growing in popularity here and Lost Lake Park maintains 14 km (8.7 mi) of trails for shoers of all abilities. Choose from a great selection of guided tours, such as an evening walk that ends with a fondue dinner at one of Whistler's restaurants. Please note that snowshoers and cross-country skiers use separate trails. Attributes
- Trails: 14-km (8.7 mi) groomed trails
- Operating Season: late November to March
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Location/Getting There
Whistler Blackcomb is a 2-hour drive along the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99) from Vancouver. Flights to Vancouver International Airport are available from almost any major city. Scheduled bus services from Vancouver and connecting locales arrive in Whistler daily. The Whistler and Valley Express (WAVE) provides year-round public bus service throughout Whistler, as well as between Whistler and Pemberton.
Whistler is the site of the alpine and Nordic venues for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.