WHISTLER
Once you ’ ve got your fix of city life , it ’ s time to head to Whistler , the Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Winter Olympics .
SLEEP
FOUR SEASONS RESORT & RESIDENCES WHISTLER
The resort ’ s newly renovated spa reopened in December 2023 , so guests can expect the latest in Four Seasons pampering after a day on the slopes . ( Couples can even enjoy a private after-hours experience where they get the entire spa to themselves !) Afterward , soak up the spectacular views of Cheakamus and Garibaldi lakes while enjoying a mountaintop afternoon tea , which includes a champagne toast .
NITA LAKE LODGE
Whistler ’ s only lakeside boutique hotel had a makeover last summer , and guests can now enjoy refurbished suites featuring a deep soaker tub , rain shower , and basalt gas fireplace . Bring your furry friends to hang out at the Dog Bar , then take them for a woodland walk or a Creekside ramble . Kayaks , canoes , and SUP are available to rent on the lake , weather permitting .
EAT
WILD BLUE
Located in Whistler Village , Wild Blue highlights Pacific Northwest cuisine , sustainable seafood , and local ingredients in the expert hands of Chef Alex Chen . The impressive menu features a variety of oysters , caviar , sablefish , ling cod , and bluefin tuna . To taste a sampler of everything , order the two-tier seafood tower .
BAR OSO
BC Restaurant Hall of Famer James Walt and Madrid-born head chef Jorge Muñoz Santos bring Spanish tapas to Whistler with an expansive menu that includes charcuterie boards , skewers , octopus , and lamb albondigas . Sit at the U-shaped back-lit onyx bar and enjoy signature cocktails like the Sea to Sky Martini and Alpine Collins .
DO
Skiing and snowboarding are the critical activities in Whistler , but there are so many ways to experience your favorite winter sports — and others that you might not have tried yet ! Whistler Blackcomb is North America ’ s largest ski resort , spanning over 8,100 acres with more than 200 runs . It is known for big mountain skiing , described as “ the kind of skiing and snowboarding you see in the movies ,” but don ’ t let that put you off — 75 percent of the runs are green or blue to welcome skiers of all experience levels .
Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler
Credit : Christian Horan
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