Whistler is the perfect place to spend a season. The Village is a purpose built ski town two and a half hours from Vancouver in the Coastal mountains of British Columbia. Whistler Village is right at the bottom of the mountain - something which is very unusual in Canada and means no long commutes at the start and end of the day. The Peaks guys will often head to the bars at the bottom of the slopes for a few beers and legendary Canadian wings and ribs after a day on the hill.
The Village is car free meaning it is easy to walk around the town. There are bars, restaurants, shops, and clubs to suit all budgets and tastes. There are numerous shops in Whistler selling ski & board gear (and we have arranged a special Peaks discount in some stores). Some items are cheaper than the UK - just beware of limited time before you start the course and excess baggage charges on flights.
The surrounding mountains in Whistler are truly stunning and are home to incredible wildlife, the most famous being black bears. Enormous efforts are made to help animals and humans live side by side including bear proof bins and replanting certain foliage for the bears to feed on. Don't be nervous though as bears hibernate all winter! Marmots are also very common in Whistler. They live in colonies high up in Alpine areas and have a distinctively loud warning whistles. This lead to people referring to the animals as 'Whistlers' and is where Whistler Mountain originally received its name.
|
