An absolute amazing experience of zip-lining through the woods.
You get outfitted with a harness and helmet, boots and rain gear. Then you practice at the mini zip-line just in front of the Whistler Gondola in the village. An escort shuttles you to the spectacular ancient rainforests between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and finally, you zip over five incredible zip-line rides that gain progressively in height and length. An adrenaline pushing and great fun experience.
In addition to flying through the trees, you also learn important facts about Whistler's local ecology and the ancient forest. Definitely worth it.
The best restaurant in Whistler and definitely worth the price. An amazing atmosphere with extremely friendly staff. The interior is tastefully decorated, the French and Italian food creations are outstanding, and the wine list is exceptional. An up-market restaurant definitely worth visiting.
4222 Village Square, Whistler Village; tel: 604 932 4540;
www.araxi.com
This restaurant offers great food and very friendly service for a reasonable price. You can choose from Mediterranean style food, American food or Pacific coast dishes and salad. There is an expansive bar that offers wonderful cocktails. A fantastic location to watch ice-hockey games.
19-4308 Main Street; Whistler Village; tel: 604 938 4648;
www.milestonesrestaurants.com
Fantastic stir fry restaurant in the heart of Whistler Village. Super friendly staff, fantastic cocktails and wonderful food. Out of an amazing selection of food you choose your own ingredients, then watch as it gets prepared before your eyes by the chef. A truly fun and tasty experience.
201-4295 Blackcomb Way, Whistler Village; tel: 604 938 9416;
www.mongoliegrill.com
The studios and suites are incredibly light, spacious, and have a modern design and feel. All rooms have a decent sized kitchen. A daily complimentary deluxe breakfast is included as well as an appetiser buffet in the evening. There is a pool, two hot tubs, spa treatment rooms, and a very trendy lounge exclusively for guests.
4299 Blackcomb Way, Whistler Village; tel: 604 966 5500; www.panpacific.com
A newly renovated midrange hotel that offers affordable self-catering studio and studio loft units. The hotel is located right in the busy heart of the village and just a short walk to the Whistler Mountain Base. The staff are friendly and there is a swimming pool, hot tub and a sauna. It is ideal if you want to be in the centre of the action. Right next door you will find the Ristorante Araxi, one of the best top of the range restaurants in Whistler.
4220 Gateway Drive, Whistler Village; tel: 604 935 1177;
www.blackcomblodge.com
This is a lovely boutique hotel in the North Village, just off Market Square. The rooms are beautifully decorated and all have a fireplace, balcony a kitchenette.
The location is quiet, though only a short walk to Whistler Village.
In the hotel one can find the Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa as well as outdoor pool and hot tub, plus a cedar sauna.
4359 Main Street, North Village; tel: 604 932 2778; www.summitlodge.com
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