On-hill amenities are outstanding. At the top of the Whistler gondola is the brand new Roundhouse Lodge, the largest mountain restaurant in North America. Perhaps some readers might be interested in apres-ski action or dining. This is Canada, so pubs become available as soon as you take off your skis. Later the curiously-named Savage Beagle had a lively crowd, dog lovers I guess.
Whistler has plenty of options other than downhill skiing.
Cross country skiers will find nearly 18 miles of dedicated trails built around the golf courses and lakes. On the hill are sleigh rides, snow shoeing and snowmobiling. Helicopter skiing into the untracked snow fields is readily available. The Center is easily accessible via the bus system. Coming up in April is the World Ski and Snowboard Festival, North America's largest winter sports event.