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Whistler Blackcomb
Located just two hours from Vancouver, Whistler Blackcomb is British Columbia's premiere year-round mountain resort. Home of the 2010 Winter Olympics and consistently rated the Number One mountain resort in North America, Whistler features two expansive mountains with 8,171 total acres of incredible skiing and snowboarding. This Canadian resort has everything you could need for a perfect vacation experience, including a wide array of Whistler accommodations, 200 shops and boutiques, nearly 100 restaurants and bars, hiking trails, fabulous spas, and arguably some of the best mountain biking in the world. When planning a Whistler Blackcomb holiday, we hope that you will find our Area Info section helpful. Choose which lodging area is best for you, check the local weather forecast before you arrive, secure your plans for getting to Whistler, and follow the Blackcomb Peaks blog so you're in the know on what is happening in the area.
Blackcomb Peaks Accommodations offers a variety of Whistler lodging choices in several unique areas around the resort. Whether you are looking for ski-in ski-out lodging in the middle of the action or a rental with a more secluded feel, there is a Whistler rental and area that will suit your vacation needs perfectly. For the most part, a Whistler holiday does not require a car—Blackcomb Peaks offers a wide array of ski-in ski-out lodging options on Whistler Blackcomb, and our other rentals are within a short walk or shuttle ride from the slopes. Neighborhoods such as Whistler Village, Village North, and Upper Village are all within walking distance to the slopes, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and more. Whistler Creekside offers some lodging directly on the slopes and is located just a few minutes drive from Whistler Village. The Whistler municipal bus route is also very user-friendly and can take guests nearly anywhere within the Whistler area.
Whistler Accommodation Areas
Known as the heart of Whistler, Whistler Village offers year-round entertainment, dining, and shopping, and is a full cultural experience in itself. This expansive base area has a cozy and charming feel, and visitors love strolling through the village and taking it all in.
Whistler Village North is a lively area with cobblestone streets and an old village feel. Featuring a grocery store, shops, and restaurants, and located just a short walk away from the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas, Whistler Village North has everything you could need for your Whistler vacation.
Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Whistler Upper Village has a family-friendly feel amidst charming restaurants and shops. The Upper Village truly comes alive in the summer months with the Whistler Farmer's Market, the family Adventure Zone, and a charming pedestrian mall with shops and restaurants. This convenient neighborhood is just a ten minute walk from the heart of Whistler.
Known as the more relaxing alternative to the high energy of Whistler Village, Whistler Creekside is a multi-million dollar development with a variety of condos, townhouses, restaurants, and shops. With its own gondola that whisks guests up to Whistler Mountain, Creekside is a convenient choice for a Whistler vacation rental.