Chill Out & Relax at a Fantastic Whistler Spa

WHISTLER SPAS
There are several wonderful spas in Whistler for you to relax and unwind in. We have searched through the ones available and have chosen the one that we believe offers the best Whistler Spa Package.

THE WESTIN RESORT AND SPA
This deluxe Whistler resort and spa is situated on the southern edge of the village, just thirty meters from the Whistler gondola.

The suites offer views of Rainbow Mountain or the surrounding woodland and have full kitchens, living rooms with gas fireplaces and deep soaking tubs.

The resort is home to a shopping arcade and the renowned Avello Spa, which offers après-ski pampering via a eucalyptus steam room, spa tubs, indoor and outdoor pool and an extensive fitness center.

This Whistler resort is home to the renowned Avello Spa and Health Club. This Whistler spas specialty is in massage therapies and aesthetic treatments and offers a total retreat for the body, mind and spirit. They give one of the best advance spa massage Whistler has to offer. The spa has many different signature massage treatments designed to rejuvenate and awaken your senses. You can experience the warmth of the Avello Hot Rock Massage or the unique rhythmic compression of Thai Massage or simply rekindle your spirit with a Reiki treatment. Whatever massage you choose you will soon forget all you aches and pains from your day of skiing or snowboarding and feel totally relaxed. Find out more about the WESTIN RESORT & AVELLO SPA AND HEALTH CLUB

Different Types of Snow

SNOW
You can experience a huge range of snow and weather conditions depending on where in the world you choose to ski or snowboard.

Whistler snow reports show that the consistency of natural snow varies from very light and fluffy to dense and heavy. The type of snow that falls is determined by the atmospheric conditions in Whistler at that time. Snow is often measured by it's moisture content, or the amount of water in a given volume of snow.

In parts of the Rocky Mountains that can get huge amounts of snowfall, the moisture content can be as low as three to five percent. Whereas in the Northeastern United States and the Alps, moisture content is more typically 15 percent or more. Snow can also be made mechanically and this type of snow often has a minimum moisture content of 35 percent.

Whistlers atmospheric conditions including temperatures and air currents determine the shape of a snow crystal. The more air in new snow that falls the further apart the crystals will be and the lower the moisture content. Even the fluffiest snow has mass, and snow typically settles under its own weight after time. This is partly why untouched snow measuring 20 cm on the day it falls can be measured at 15 cm the next day. Snow can also be subject to sublimation, this is a process in which water goes from being frozen to gaseous, without first melting. This is the same process that makes ice cubes shrink in your freezer.

There are many factors that impact snow beyond its moisture content and crystal shape. Snow is also impacted by wind, sunlight, ambient air temperature, skier traffic and grooming equipment. All of these factors combined can change a snow crystals shape and density over time. This means that all skiers and snowboarders will experience a wide range of snow conditions in Whistler throughout the course of a season.

Some of the more common snow types include:
Powder- This is light, fluffy snow, which is found during and immediately after a snowstorm. This 'powder' is a big favourite with experienced skiers and snowboarders alike.

Packed Powder- This is powder snow that has been compressed, either by skier traffic or mechanical snow grooming apparatus. This type of snow tends to be the favourite of the beginner and the majority of recreational skiers as it tends to be easy to turn upon, and requires less skill to negotiate than powder snow.

Granular snow- This type of snow consists of small pellet crystals. There are two different types of this snow, the first is the wet granular snow which has a considerable amount of unfrozen water in it and is mainly found in the springtime. The other is the loose granular snow which has no unfrozen water. This snow is generally produced when wet granular snow has re-frozen and then been broken up by snow grooming apparatus. Wet granular snow will form a snowball, where as loose granular snow will not.

Corn snow- This snow is the result of repeated daily thaws and nightly re-freezing of the surface of the snow. Because of the thaw-refreeze cycle the snow crystal shapes change over time. This makes the crystal shapes similar to the wet granular snow, but larger.

Ice- This is the name given by skiers and snowboarders to snow that is very hard. This is often just a frozen granular condition, which is wet granular snow that has refrozen to form a very dense surface. This type of snow can be preferred among racers, this is because the surface tends to be quite fast and race course conditions tend to remain more constant.

Crust- This is when soft snow is covered by a harder upper layer upon it's surface. This crust can be created by freezing rain, by direct sunlight and by wind loading, which packs down the upper layers of the snow pack but leaves lower layers more or less unaffected.

Whistler Weather

WHISTLER BC WEATHER
The weather in Whistler is on every snow lovers mind throughout November to May. It is of great interest for skiers and snowboarders alike to know the amount of snowfall that the Whistler Blackcomb Mountains have received so that they can plan their trip.

On the Whistler Blackcomb Mountain at an elevation of 5,445 feet is the Pig Alley Weather Station. It is here that forecasters feel they can get a good record of the average snowfall for the mountains.

The Whistler Blackcomb Mountains receive an average of 30 foot of snow each year over the eight thousand acres of skiableterrain. In January 2006 the Whistler Blackcomb Mountains received a snowfall totaling 469cm which has broke the 1992 snowfall record in the mountains of 459cm.

The snow base record for Whistler Mountain was set in 1973/74 at 504 cm. March and April of '74 saw a significant amount of snowfall, when traditionally these months receive a lot less.

Historic Monthly Snowfall in cm:-
2000-2001 / 2001-2002 / 2002-2003 / 2003-2004 / 2004-2005
Nov 87cm / Nov 151cm/ Nov 110cm/ Nov 178cm/ Nov 81cm
Dec171cm/Dec 377cm/Dec 335cm/ Dec 300cm/ Dec 130cm
Jan163cm/Jan 164cm/ Jan 178cm/ Jan 201cm/ Jan 42 cm
Feb 53cm/Feb 31cm/ Feb 54cm / Feb 111cm/ Feb 47cm
Mar124cm/Mar149cm/Mar336cm/Mar159cm/Mar 143cm
Apr137cm/Apr 51cm/Apr 194cm/ Apr 20cm/Apr 197cm
May 71cm/May 41cm/May 23cm/May 6cm/May 45cm

The years monthly average Valley temperatures in centigrade:-
January – Low -8 / High -2
February – Low -5 / High 3
March – Low -3 / High 8
April – Low 2 / High 11
May – Low 7 / High 17
June – Low 9 / High 21
July – Low 11 / High 27
August – Low 11 / High 27
September – Low 8 / High 20
October – Low 3 / High 16
November – Low -1 / High 5
December – Low -5 / High -1

Average Alpine Temperatures
Dec – Feb: Low -12 / High -5
Mar – May: Low -8 / High 5

The weather conditions can vary so much from each of the mountains that it is difficult to confirm an average Whistler Blackcomb weather condition.

For a current Whistler Weather Report and for a Whistler Mountain Weather Forecast, Click Here.

Restaurants in Whistler

WHISTLER RESTAURANT GUIDE
There are an array of eateries available in Whistler, from grand mountain top restaurants, cozy alpine restaurants, deli's and barbecues.

Here are a list of just some of the restaurants Whistler has to offer by area.

Blackcomb Mountain Restaurants
Restaurant – Location - Cuisine
Christine's – Rendezvous - Continental
Rendezvous - Solar Coaster - Deli/Cafe
Horstman Hut - Top of 7th Heaven - Fast Food
Crystal Hut - Top of Crystal Chair - Cafe
Essentially Blackcomb - Whistler Village base - Cafe
18 Below - Blackcomb Base II - Cafe
Wizard Grill - Blackcomb base - Deli/Cafe
Merlin's Bar & Grill - Blackcomb base - American (Après)

Whistler Mountain Restaurants
Restaurant – Location - Cuisine
Steeps – Roundhouse - Continental
Roundhouse Lodge - Top of village gondola - Deli/Cafe
Raven's Nest - Top of Creekside gondola - Deli/Cafe
Chic Pea - Top of Garbanzo - Deli/Cafe
Harmony Hut - Top of Harmony - Deli/Cafe
Dusty's Creekside Cafe - Creekside base - Cafeteria
Dusty's Bar & BBQ - Creekside base - Pub Fare
Garibaldi Lift Co. - Whistler Village base - Bar/Grill

Whistler Village Restaurants
Restaurant - Cuisine
Amsterdam Cafe - Pub Fare
Black's Pub - Pub Fare
Brandy's at the Keg - Pub Fare
Buffalo Bills Bar & Grill - Pub Fare
Cinnamon Bear Bar - Pub Fare
Crystal Lounge - Pub Fare
Dubh Linn Gate - Irish Pub Fare
Longhorn Saloon and Grill - Pub Fare
Palmer's Gallery & Grill - Pub Fare
Behind the Grind - Deli/Cafe
Essentially Blackcomb - Deli/Cafe
Gone Bakery & Soup Co. - Deli/Cafe
Ingrid's Village Cafe - Deli/Cafe
Moguls Coffee House - Deli/Cafe
Cyber Web Internet Cafe - Cafe
Second Cup - Cafe
Starbucks Coffee Co - Cafe
Avalanche Pizza - Fast Food
Busterino's - Fast Food
Four n' Twenty Pies - Fast Food
Pita Pit - Fast Food
Subway - Fast Food
21 Steps - Comfort Food
The Brewhouse - American
Citta's Bistro - American
Ric's Bar and Grill - American
Aubergine Grill - West Coast
Crab Shack - West Coast Seafood
Firerock Lounge - West Coast
La Bocca - West Coast
Il Caminetto Di Umberto - Italian
Old Spaghetti Factory - Italian
Trattoria Di Umberto - Italian
Bearfoot Bistro - European/French
Brasserie Val d'Isere - French
Caramba - Mediterranean
Black's Dining Room - Continental
Evergreens - Continental
Garibaldi Lift Co - Continental
Kypriaki Norte - Greek
Zueski's - Greek
Sushi Village - Japanese
Teppan Village - Japanese Steak-house
Mongolie Grill - Stir-fry Bar
Amami - Asian
Apres Restaurant - Pacific
Araxi Restaurant - Seafood/Pacific
Keg at the Mountain - Steak and Seafood
Cows at Whistler - Dairy Bar

The Top 3 Whistler Hotels

WHISTLER HOTELS
We have searched through all the Whistler hotels that are available online and have chosen the following ones as our top three hotels to spend your time here. All three hotels offer excellent accommodation and service at competitive rates.

FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a ski in, ski out luxury hotel situated at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain at Whistlers Upper Village.

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort and Spa offers deluxe accommodation, heated pools, hot tubs, a health spa and in the summer months access to the famous golf club designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

The guest rooms are decorated with Victorian-style décor and offer views of the surrounding mountains, the valley, or the woodlands. We have not been fortunate to stay in this hotel ourselves yet, but it has excellent ratings and reputation.

Find out more about the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and view prices for the ski packages they offer.

PAN PACIFIC WHISTLER MOUNTAINSIDE
The Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside is a deluxe boutique hotel situated one block from the square in Whistler Village and overlooks the Blackcomb and Whistler ski lifts.

This Whistler hotel offers deluxe accommodation, two spa tubs, a large outdoor pool, a fantastic day spa and complimentary ski storage.

The suites offer full kitchens, gas fireplaces, soaker tubs, Aveda Salon products, floor to ceiling windows and balconies.

This Whistler hotel was recently voted the 'fifteenth favourite family friendly British Columbia Hotel in Canada and Continental U.S.' by the Travel and Leisure Family Magazine.

Find out more about the Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside and view prices.

THE WESTIN RESORT AND SPA
The Westin Resort and Spa Whistler is a deluxe all-suite resort with spa facilities situated at the southern edge of Whistler Village, just thirty meters from the Whistler Gondola.

This Whistler Hotel is home to a shopping arcade and the renowned Avello Spa. The Spa has a eucalyptus steam room, spa tubs, an extensive fitness center, and an indoor and outdoor pool.

The suites offer views of Rainbow Mountain or the surrounding woodlands and have full kitchens, comfortable living rooms with gas fireplaces and deep soaking tubs.

The Condé Nast Traveler magazine and Travel & Leisure magazine have added this hotel to their respective prestigious award lists of places to stay in North America.

Find out more about the Westin Resort and Avello Spa & Health Club and view prices.


If you cannot see a hotel that is suitable for you on this page then please have a look on our Whistler hotels page where you can do a wide search for hotel in Whistler. Whistler Hotels

Summertime in Whistler

WHISTLER SUMMER ACTIVITY
Whatever Whistler Summer Activity you want to take part in, there is bound to be something here for you.

Whistler offers an array of activities, including helicopter tours, mountain biking, hiking, mountaineering, rock climbing, bungee jumping, horseback riding, golf, fishing, jet boating, sailing, swimming, white water rafting, canoing, kayaking and of course glacier snowboarding and skiing. This is to name just some of the activities available as there is so much more.

The following gives a brief description of some of the Whistler Summer activities available in more detail:

Glacier skiing is what keeps the skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts coming back to Whistler Blackcomb Mountain throughout the year. The Horstman Glacier closes in April and re opens in June for the summer months so you can enjoy skiing all year round.

Mountain biking is definitely one of the most popular Whistler summer activities available. It has some of the best mountain bike trails in the world, covering every level from novice to professional.

A wonderful fishing experience available for novices and the experienced alike. Whistler offers some excellent fishing, especially for Trout. You can have assistance from local fresh and salt water fishing guides, who offer local knowledge and can provide you with all the equipment needed.

For a huge rush, try out the bungee jumping which takes place in the rugged terrain of the Cal-Cheak Recreational Area. If you fancy plummeting 160 feet from a 300 foot pedestrian bridge, this is for you. There is also the option of dipping into the glacial waters of the Cheakamus River. The question is are you mad enough!

If you want to cool off from the summer sun, then Whitewater rafting is for you. You can enjoy rafting along the Green River or if you want to have a bigger thrill, whilst getting soaked then check out the big rapids on the Elaho River.

For a slightly more relaxed time on the water, try the out the canoing or kayaking. You can enjoy this experience on the crystal clear lakes or a more popular place is on the River of Golden Dreams, which offers a unique setting of natural beauty.

Enjoy the flora and fauna of Whistler whilst on horseback. This is a great opportunity to see some amazing views, remote lakes and waterfalls and ride through lush ancient forests. This is a great experience and can be enjoyed by novice and expert riders alike.

If you are a golfing enthusiast who longs for pristine fairways and well-bunkered greens on one of Canada's finest golf clubs, then look no further than the Whistler Mountains. As these courses offer the most amazing panoramic mountain scenery and crystal clear streams it will even entice non enthusiasts.

Nightlife in Whistler

WHISTLER NIGHTLIFE
Whether you have enjoyed a day of skiing or snowboarding on the Whistler Blackcomb Mountains or you have just come to Whistler to enjoy the shops, restaurants and soak up the atmosphere. You simply cannot leave this place without experiencing the famous Whistler nightlife.

There is something here for everyone, you can dance the night away in one of the many clubs, enjoy live music from some great bands or chill out in one of the relaxing lounge bars. Whichever scene you prefer you are sure to enjoy the Whistler nightlife experience.

Here is a list of some of the fantastic places to check out on your Whistler night out:
The Boot Pub offers live music and up and coming bands from metal to blues, situated across from Nester's

Buffalo Bills Bar offers live music and comedy nights, it tends to attract the over thirties, located in Whistler Village.

The Crabshack offers live music from local bands. Sunday night is cheap beer night, located in Whistler Village.

Dusty's offer live music similar to its cross-town cousin Merlins, located in Whistler Creekside.

The Dubh Linn Gate offers live traditional and modern Irish music every night, located at the base of the gondolas.

Merlin's offers live music and is a local meeting place for the mountains employees, located at the base of the Blackcomb Mountain.

Garfinkel's offers a great dance scene with a mix of the best dance tracks, indie rock and classic funk. Thursday night is the time to dance the night away here. Located in the north of the village.

Maxx Fish and Tommy Africas both offer the best dancing scene, with deejays from North America and Europe. If you prefer some funk check out Maxx Fish or if your thing is hip hop pay Tommy Africas a visit. Located in Whistler Village.

Moe Joe's offers dancing to a great mix of music. If has similar music to Garfinkels but in a smaller, more intimate club. Located in Whistler Village.

Savage Beagle bar offers some great dancing to the best of soul funk. Located in Whistler Village.

Brandy's at the Keg, Cinnamon Bear Bar and the Crystal Lounge all offer a relaxed chilled out atmosphere. All are located in Whistler Village.

The Longhorn offers a very hip apres scene, with drinking well into the night. Located at the base of the gondolas.

Whichever pub or club you choose to spend your evening, you will definitely enjoy the Whistler Nightlife.

Whistler Golf Packages

WHISTLER GOLF VACATION
There is an array of Whistler golf packages available, we have therefore completed a search to find the best Whistler golf package for you. We have found that the following resorts offer excellent accommodation and golf packages at competitive rates.



Fairmont Chateau Whistler
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a ski in, ski out luxury hotel situated at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain at Whistlers Upper Village. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort and Spa offers deluxe accommodation, heated pools, hot tubs and a health spa. It is home to the famous golf club designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr that attracts golfers from around the world. The courses have been designed specifically with nature in mind. Whether a hole hugs a shoreline creating a tricky approach shot, or climbs the side of a mountain to a daring green, you will discover layouts that intrigue your senses and challenge your game.
To find out more about the golf packages that the Fairmont Chateau in Whistler has to offer Click Here


Westin Resort and Spa
The Westin Resort and Spa Whistler is a deluxe all-suite resort situated at the southern edge of Whistler Village, just thirty meters from the Whistler Gondola. The hotel has the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains in it's backyard and the driving range with it's championship golf courses at it's front. This Hotel is home to a shopping arcade and the renowned Avello Spa. The Spa has a eucalyptus steam room, spa tubs, an extensive fitness center, and an indoor and outdoor pool. The suites offer views of Rainbow Mountain or the surrounding woodlands and have full kitchens, comfortable living rooms with gas fireplaces and deep soaking tubs. The Condé Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure Magazines have added this hotel to their respective prestigious award lists of places to stay in North America.View Prices Here

If you cannot see a Whistler golf vacation that is suitable for you on this page then please have a look at the other selections on offer here. Whistler Hotels

Whistlers Events Calender

WHISTLER BC CALENDER OF EVENTS
Here are just some of the best Whistler events throughout the year. Come and discover them for yourself!

January - First Night International – Whistler excels in hosting an outdoor New Years event with live music and entertainment with a massive fireworks display at midnight. A great time is to be had for all the family.

January - Chinese New Year Festival – In the last week of January Whistler enjoys celebrations with dancing dragons, street performers and Chinese calligraphy.

February – Whistler Arts Festival – Throughout the month of February Whistler is home to an array of film screenings, art exhibitions, music, dance and street performances in celebration of the 2010 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games.

February – Remax Hockey Challenge – In the first week of February Whistler plays host to a live sea to sky hockey game. The two game celebrity hockey match is in aid of the Pacific Sport Performance Fund and the Canadian Amateur Athletes.

February - Out of Bounds - The first week of February sees a photography exhibition,
Tales from the Backcountry, which features scenes of skiing and snowboarding in British Columbia's beautiful backcountry.

March - Pontiac GMC Canadian Alpine Championships – In the middle of March Whistler Mountain plays host to the members of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team and the best up and coming ski racers from across the country. They come to Whistler Mountain to compete for national titles in slalom, giant slalom, super G, and downhill.

April - TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival – Throughout the month of April Whistler is home to North America's largest sporting event, in which over two thousand athletes compete. There is also an array of live music, arts and celebrity events.

July – ArtWalk – Throughout the month of July Whistler plays host to many local artists work, from paintings, photography and jewelery. These pieces of art can be seen throughout Whistler Village in many of the cafés and shops.

July - Children's Art Festival – During the first two weeks of July you can join in the live entertainment, crafts and arts workshops set up for the young.

July – Whistler Music and Arts Festival – Towards the end of the month of July Whistler is home to street performers, live music, art activities and film presentations.

Whistler News

Cost of Canadian 2010 Winter Olympics escalates
Financial Times, UK - 6 Feb 2006
... at C$580m ($505m), up from its 2002 estimate of C$470m. Some of the Olympic venues are located in Vancouver and others in the ski resort of Whistler, a two-and ...

January Was Whistler’s Snowiest Month in 25 Years
Skipressworld, Canada - 31 Jan 2006
Whistler, BC (Ski Press)-As of 10am this morning, Whistler broke the record for the snowiest month the mountains have seen since weather data collection began ...

WHAT’S ON WHISTLER February 2006
TravelVideo.tv (press release) - 1 Feb 2006
February in Whistler is jam-packed with special events on the mountains and throughout the village. Celebration 2010: the Whistler ...

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