Whistler
Your getaway to Whistler
Start with the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the one big-ticket experience that genuinely earns its reputation. Wander the Village Stroll afterward, ducking into galleries and grabbing a waffle cone at Cow's. Spend a slow afternoon at Lost Lake, swimming or walking the flat shoreline loop. One evening, try après at the GLC patio, watching skiers and bikers roll in as the light fades. The Audain Art Museum offers a calm hour with stunning coastal art when your legs need a break. Breakfast at Purebread, lunch at Peaked Pies, dinner somewhere the concierge whispers about, and the food box is ticked. The Scandinave Spa's silent baths make an ideal rainy-day wildcard. Drive twenty minutes to Brandywine Falls for an easy waterfall payoff on your way in or out. Keep one day completely unplanned; Whistler rewards aimless wandering better than most mountain towns. Next Escape gives you the balanced week, one icon, one view, one great meal, one quiet discovery, every single day.
Places to love in Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
One of North America's largest ski and snowboard resorts, spanning two mountains with extensive terrain for skiing, snowboarding, and summer alpine activities. A premier destination for mountain sports.
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Whistler Blackcomb - Peak 2 Peak Gondola
A record-setting gondola connecting Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, offering sweeping panoramic views over valleys and glaciers. A signature attraction for its dramatic aerial vistas.
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Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
A provincial park featuring a dramatic 70-meter waterfall reached via a short forest walk to a viewing platform. A popular scenic stop for waterfall views and photos.
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Lost Lake Park
A forested park surrounding Lost Lake in Whistler, offering swimming, walking and biking trails, and cross-country skiing in winter. Travelers go for nature, recreation, and a scenic swim.
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Whistler Sliding Centre
A 2010 Winter Olympics venue offering bobsled, luge, and skeleton experiences on a competition track. Travelers visit for the thrill of guided sliding runs and Olympic history.
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Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
A museum and cultural center celebrating the shared heritage of the Squamish and Lil'wat First Nations through exhibits, art, and traditional structures.
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Whistler
A world-renowned mountain resort town in British Columbia known for skiing, mountain biking, and its lively pedestrian village. A hub for outdoor recreation year-round.
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Joffre Lakes Provincial Park
Scenic provincial park known for its turquoise glacial lakes and hiking trail.
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The Whistler Train Wreck Trail
Long-time favorite trail featuring graffiti-covered train cars and views of the Cheakamus River.
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