Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain are the two greatest vertical rise ski mountains in North America. The resort has five separate mountain bases from which to start trips up to the ski runs. There are a total of 32 lifts in the area. Whistler has a fantastic selection of accommodations in the villages and with many of these you can ski in and out. The ski season here runs from November through to June, with summer skiing available on Hortsman Glacier until August.
Whistler Village is a year-round attraction.
The village has everything, and after a day's leisure activities, visitors can stroll through the pedestrian-only streets and shop or browse at the wide variety of shops and specialty stores, boutiques and fine galleries. There is a strict building code, the large hotels are built in the chateau style and all buildings are built in quarried stone. This gives the overall impression that Whistler Village is much longer established, and lends to a European ambiance. The overall mood here is very relaxed and carefree, people are enjoying themselves and this is reflected in the atmosphere. There are dance clubs, lounges, and brewpubs.