Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Best-known among skiers and snowboarders, the town is built around the base of one
of North America's finest resorts,
Whistler Blackcomb
(
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
),
which comprises almost 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) on two mountains accessed by an
ultramodern lift system. A season stretching from November to early June doesn't leave
much time for summer recreation, but in recent years the off-season has become almost
equally busy. Among the abundant summertime recreation opportunities are lift-served
hiking,glacierskiing,andboarding;bikingthroughthevalleyandmountains;wateractiv-
ities on five lakes; horseback riding; golfing on some of the world's best resort courses;
and fishing, rafting, and jet boating on the rivers. The more sedentary summer visitor can
simply stay in bustling Whistler Village and enjoy a plethora of outdoor cafés and restaur-
ants.
