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Whistler is located on the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99), which goes from the Peace Arch Border Crossing in Surrey, British Columbia to the Cariboo Highway (Highway 97) 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Cache Creek, British Columbia.
You’ll find Whistler in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia just two hours north of Vancouver. This legendary resort is an international mountain sports mecca and a down-to-earth mountain town.
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The Resort Municipality of Whistler is located at an elevation of 670m and covers a total area of 240.40 sq. km. Whistler is located approximately 125km north of the city of Vancouver, 58km north of the district municipality of Squamish, 23km south of the village municipality of Pemberton, and 122km south of the community of Lillooet. Whistler is c...
According to the Köppen climate classification, Whistler experiences a humid continental climatewith warm, dry summers and clod, wet winters. The hot season lasts from June to September, with July being the hottest month, having an average high temperature of 23.6°C and a low temperature of 9.2°C. The cold season lasts from November to February, wi...
Before the European settlers arrived, the Coast Salish First Nations inhabited the region for thousands of years. The area also served as a crossing point for First Nation trading routes between the Lil’wat First Nation and the Squamish Nation. In the late Pleistocene Period, both these Nations shared a village known as “Spo7ez”, located at the mee...
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Find maps of Whistler including accommodation, ski and snowboard trails, Whistler Mountain Bike Park, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, the Valley Trail and more.
Whistler. British Columbia, Canada, North America. Named for the furry marmots that populate the area and whistle like deflating balloons, this gabled alpine village and 2010 Olympics venue is one of the world's largest, best-equipped and most popular ski resorts.
Sep 1, 2008 · The resort municipality of Whistler is located about 120 km north of Vancouver near Garibaldi Provincial Park. Whistler is named after the hoary marmots (called “whistlers” because of their high-pitched warning call) that are common on Whistler Mountain.
Learn about dining, shopping and events in the beautiful, pedestrian-friendly Whistler Village, located at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
