Whistler offers the largest ski resort in British Columbia, Canada, and possesses over 8000 acres of terrain on both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. It has continually been rated as the number one ski resort in all of North America, so for skiing it can’t be beaten!

Options for Whistler Skiers
There are skiing lessons and snowboarding lessons available at Whistler for all adults and children, no matter what level of experience. Currently, there are more than 200 trails at Whistler, accessed via 38 lifts. Whistler also boasts over 10m of snow on average each year, meaning that there are fantastic skiing conditions for the majority of the season which lasts from November until August.

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Who hasn’t dreamed of having a truly white Christmas? A Christmas vacation at beautiful Whistler in British Columbia, Canada is one way to ensure you do!

As one of the largest and best known ski resorts in Canada, Whistler is truly the ideal place to enjoy a winter vacation. With thousands of acres of snow, and slopes designed for the complete beginner ranging to double black diamond slopes for experienced skiers and snow boarders.

What’s Happening over Christmas in Whistler?
Over the Christmas period in Whistler you’ll find a special village animation, train rides through the village, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, caroling, dog-sledding, Christmas story reading, as well as activities for the children.

Naturally, if you’re going to be staying in Whistler over Christmas, you’ll need to book in a Whistler vacation rental for the period that you’re staying. Fortunately, Whistler has plenty of great accommodation options ranging from hotels, to condos, cabins, B&Bs, and more.

Many of the finest accommodation spots in Whistler include true ski-in ski-out convenience, so any time you want to go skiing, you can go outside, put on the skis and head straight for the slopes.

The Greystone Lodge Whistler Accommodation
The Greystone Lodge is one of Whistler’s finest small lodges, with a family oriented atmosphere, you can ski straight from the lodge to the Wizard Express Chair on Blackcomb Mountain. There are privately owned condos available for rent, and are all comfortably and tastefully decorated.

The Greystone Lodge offers one and two bedroom units, as well as loft units. It provides free wireless Internet, so you can stay fully connected even when on vacation, a year round outdoor hot tub and outdoor heated pool, indoor hot tub, fully equipped kitchens, all towels and linens supplied, and a gas fireplace in each unit.

The Marquise Whistler Accommodation
The Marquise is another of Whistler’s finest accommodation rentals. It’s located on  Blackcomb Mountain only 150m from the ski slope’s entrance. Not only do you get fabulous views of Whistler Mountain and the other surrounding mountains, but also of the picturesque village and valley beyond.

The Marquise has one and two bedroom units, as well as lofts available. It also has an outdoor heated pool, hot tub, private ski lockers, secure underground parking, fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, some suites with washers and dryers, a private balcony, and of course Cable TV/VCR and a CD stereo.

There are many other fine Whistler accommodation rentals available for a fantastic Christmas vacation in Whistler, the only requirement is that you book quickly before the entire resort is booked out!

A holiday in Whistler involves so much more than just hitting the slopes for skiing or snowboarding. In fact, there are a ton of fantastic winter activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Ski and Snowboarding Instruction
If you’ve never been skiing before, or are a beginner, there are adult ski and snowboarding schools, as well as ski and snowboarding schools for the kids, too. Even if you’ve had some skiing experience, it never hurts to get a refresher or take an advanced class which will bring your skills to the next level.

Other Winter Whistler Activities
Other activities that can be enjoyed at whistler are Heli-skiing and boarding, which is something exciting for those who haven’t tried it before! Not only do you get the chance to go up in a helicopter to see the mountains from an entirely new angle, but you get a new skiing experience too.

Another great activity is snowmobiling, which is something fun and different for the whole family. There are tours that cater for people of all skills and interests. Something for the whole family, is the tube park, located in Base 2 Zone on Blackcomb Mountain, it provides an activity the entire family can enjoy, even those with no experience.

For something truly different, try a horse drawn sleigh ride. This is a great way of experiencing the beauty of the mountains, but also gives everyone a taste of a truly authentic Canadian experience. You’ll be treated to hot chocolate and blankets, while experiencing the natural beauty all around.

Whistler Vacation Condos
Naturally, if you’re planning your winter vacation at Whistler, you’ll need somewhere to stay. A Whistler condo is a fantastic form of accommodation, especially if you’re planning on staying for a long time, or are bringing along the whole family, or even a large group of people.

There are several fantastic luxury Whistler condos, ranging from smaller one bedroom condos, right up to five bedroom condos. The Orca is a five bedroom townhouse, which has been fully renovated and includes hardwood floors, quality appliances, entertainment rooms and an HDTV, bar, and quality designer furniture. It’s conveniently located to the ski slopes, and is close to Whistler Village.

There are many other such Whistler condos available for your Whistler vacation, but it’s important to book early as the ski season is beginning, and if you wait too long, you’ll miss out.

A reputation for one of the best fine dining restaurants in Whistler, Araxi restaurant offers the best in local seafood and elegance in the hear of Whistler Village. Araxi restaurant is receiving world wide exposure from its competition for head chef on popular reality food show Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen.

Chef Gordon Ramsay of Hell’s Kitchen if offering the grand prize to the winning chef a position as Head Chef at Araxi restaurant, who will also soon need to find a place to stay or Whistler rental when taking on the new Head Chef job at the restaurant. The new head chef will cook under Araxi’s executive Chef James Walt, and alongside his skilled brigade. (more…)

If you want to stay at one of Canada’s most highly rated resorts, then the Fairmont Chateau is the place to go. In fact, it was rated number one for both golf resort and ski resort in the Condé Nast Traveler Magazine.

Fairmont Whistler is delightfully nestled at the base of beautiful Blackcomb Mountain, and is only a walk away from everything Whistler Village has to offer as well. For some of the finest Whistler accommodation around, you really can’t go past Fairmont Whistler.

With its 550 delightfully appointed rooms, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler has plenty to choose from. Each room possesses glorious views of either the mountain itself or beautiful Whistler Village.

Fairmont Whistler Vida Wellness Spa

Fairmont Whistler has more to offer than just superb accommodation. After a long day on the slopes, there’s nothing better than a relaxing visit to the spa. The Vida Wellness Spa has absolutely everything you could need. With a holistic philosophy blending ancient Indian Ayurvedic principles together with modern practices, every guest who visits the Vida Wellness Spa at Fairmont Whistler will get a personalized treatment to meet their individual needs.

Fairmont Whistler Health Club

For those who like extra activity and exercise, the Fairmont Whistler offers a superbly appointed health club. Possessing an indoor/outdoor heated pool, indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas, a dry sauna, a eucalyptus steam room, as well as personal training and exercise therapy.

If you’re planning a long stay at Fairmont Whistler this is something you’ll want to take advantage of, to ensure you stay in the best condition ever. The gym is fully outfitted with treadmills, stationery bicycles, stair climbers, weights and weight machines.

Whistler Accommodation at Fairmont

Starting from one bedroom suites, each with a King sized bed and a double sofa bed, these rooms possess either a mountain or valley view. For something a little larger, step up to the Valley and Rainbow suites, with a larger living area than basic one bedroom suites, these suites also contain a King sized bed and double sofa bed.

Two bedroom suites at Fairmont Whistler contain one King sized bed or two Queen beds with a twin sofabed in each of the two bedrooms. These are spacious suites that will fit a larger family.

For the ultimate in luxury Whistler Accommodation at the Fairmont, you can’t go past Fairmont Gold. The Fairmont Gold rooms give you a true home away from home experience, with a cozy gas fireplace, a jetted tub, twice daily housecleaning and the exclusive Fairmont Gold service.

The Fairmont Gold experience starts with a basic room, but also on offer are Fairmont Gold suites, ranging from the one bedroom suite to the Fairmont Gold Penthouse Suite which is the ultimate in luxury Whistler accommodation.

For a truly exclusive experience, you can’t go past Fairmont Whistler.