CANADA Resorts

Whistler Blackcomb


"Whistler Blackcomb offers it all , largest terrain, big on apres and one of the quickest North American resorts to access via the four day a week direct Auckland to Vancouver flights."

Sarah Headifen - Ski Traveller 

Resort

Fishing not skiing was the reason tourists visited the Whistler area from 1920 to the 1960s. A group of Vancouver businessmen formed a company in the 1960 with the aim to develop a ski resort on London Mountain. Renamed Whistler Mountain, the lifts officially opened in February 1966.

Why choose Whistler Blackcomb?
* Whistler Blackcomb - largest skiable terrain in North America
* Whistler Blackcomb - consistently ranked #1 in by Ski Magazine
* Whistler Blackcomb - three base areas with accommodation options
* Whistler Blackcomb - Peak2Peak gondola links the two mountains
* Whistler Blackcomb - nonstop flight from Auckland to Vancouver
* Whistler Blackcomb - nonstop flight from Sydney to Vancouver
* Whistler Blackcomb - two hour transfer from Vancouver Airport
* Whistler Blackcomb - host of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games
* Whistler Blackcomb - heliskiing
* Whistler Blackcomb - catskiing
* Whistler Blackcomb - snowmobiling
* Whistler Blackcomb - tube park
* Whistler Blackcomb - 100+ restaurants, cafes, bars


Beginners 9 / 10 Nightlife 10 / 10
Intermediates 9 / 10 Village Charm 9 / 10
Experts 9 / 10 Non Ski Activities 10 / 10



2011-12 Specials


Whistler Blackcomb - Stay longer, save more
Liff Pass Early Booking Specials
- book by 15 November 2011


Early Season - save up to 43%
Valid: 24 Nov-18 Dec 2011
Christmas Season - save up to 3%
Valid: 19 Dec 2011 - 01 Jan 2012
Regular & Mid Season - save up to 33%
Valid: 02 Jan-12 Feb, 13 Feb-12 Apr 2012
Late Season - save up to 50%
Valid: 13-22 Apr 2012

Kids 12 and under Ski & Rent Free - all winter long
One child per paying adult.

Children 6 years and under ski free

Snow School
* MAX 4 - book 2 days and get third day free on all MAX 4 lessons. For consecutive days only. Maximum 4 people.
* SKI ESPRIT - book a 5 day Ski Esprit program and only pay the price of a 3 day program - that's 2 additional days. Book by 15 November 2011, valid all season.
* Whistler Kids - Flaik program continues with a GPS tracker on every child.

Accommodation specials
Visit our accommodation page, as all current specials are listed here under each individual property.

 
Just another day in paradise
 
Girls day out at Whistler Blackcomb
Season Nov - Mid April
Nearest airport  Vancouver 
Transfer time  2½ hours 
Transport options  Shuttle, Limo or Car Hire 
Summit elevation  7,494ft / 2,284m 
Village elevation  2,214 feet / 675 m 
Ski area  8,171 acres/3,307 hectares 
Ski lifts  38 
Number of runs  200+ 
Longest run  11 kms/7 miles - Burnt Stew to Green Line 
Bowls  12 
Terrain park 
Halfpipe  1 super pipe 
Grade  Whistler:
20% Beginner
55% Intermediate
25% Advanced / Expert
Blackcomb:
15 % Beginner
55% Intermediate
30% Advanced / Expert 
Temperatures  Nov-Dec: -1/-5 C
Jan: -8/-2 C
Feb: -5/ +3 C
Mar-Apr: -3 / +11C