This trip to Canada has officially confirmed that Whistler is on the top of my list for ski destinations. Not only did I get to celebrate my birthday there but we also had four days of perfect skiing. Every day I couldn’t help but smile and enjoy the picturesque scenery around me. Hopefully I will get a chance to visit in the summer months but for now here are my reasons to visit Whistler in the winter:
| Natural Beauty |
If you’ve driven up from Vancouver to Whistler you know how absolutely beautiful the drive is. Once you leave the city you drive two hours up the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the mountains. I didn’t manage to get photos as we were driving up unfortunately so instead I’ve put together some of the shots I took while skiing. It was rejuvenating to see all of the natural beauty and no matter which way you look the view is jaw dropping.




|Elevation |
For those who get altitude sickness but love to ski/snowboard then Whistler is the place for you. At 2,198 feet above sea level you are not as high as other ski resorts. Each morning it felt amazing to walk outside and take in the fresh air. There is enough humidity in the air so your skin doesn’t feel as dry and you can breathe easy.

| Whistler Village |
One of the great things about Whistler even if you aren’t there to ski/snowboard is the Village. Located centrally in town, the Village is divided into several areas that are connected by paved pedestrian only zones. All along the path are stores, bars, hotels and restaurants. Open all year round the village has something for everyone. We spent an evening exploring the shops and taking advantage of the currency exchange (the US dollar is higher than the Canadian). The Olympic rings are still on display from the 2010 Winter Games, a perfect spot for a photo. While you are strolling around make sure to stop at one of my favorite stores: Roots. They sell the comfiest sweatpants and lounge wear. As I write this I am wearing my Whistler Roots sweatpants =o)




| Food and drinks |
Of course I have to mention the food! We took advantage of the variety of restaurants in the Village and treated ourselves a few nights: Earls for dinner with family friends to celebrate a special event, Splitz Grill for a fun and quick meal, Sachi Sushi for my birthday celebration and Teppan Village for the last night. For my birthday we were a part of twelve and Sachi Sushi was amazing at accommodating such a large party. I recommend all of these places, you really can’t go wrong. One night we stopped by Amsterdam Café Pub for warm drinks. Unfortunately we found out some bad news the first night: you can no longer get Beaver Tails anywhere in Whistler. I was so excited to indulge in the fried dough pastry but when we went to find the place they told us they no longer serve them. Thankfully Rocky Mountain Chocolate factory was open and went there instead.




| Blackcomb /Whistler – Peak to Peak |
Home to one of the largest ski resorts in North America, Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains offer various runs for all levels. We ventured to both ski resorts (your pass works at both) taking the Peak 2 Peak gondola ride each time. For eleven minutes you glide between the peaks for 4.4 km / 2.73 miles. While on the mountain you have to experience this ride whether or not you are skiing/snowboarding. They offer passes for those who simply want to take the gondola for the view and you can even wait for one of the few gondolas that have clear glass bottoms.



|Crystal Hut |
One of our favorite places to stop for lunch while we are on the mountain is at Crystal Hut, located on the Blackcomb side. The moment you ski up to Crystal Hut you are welcomed with the sweet aroma of Belgian waffles. The place is small so I recommend going before or after the lunch hour rush.


As you can see Whistler is pretty amazing. We had a blast the five days we were up there, I wish we could have stayed longer. Next time we will hopefully make it in the summer months, I’d love to see British Columbia when it’s warm =o)
x the Adventurer
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I am so in love with the views you had up in Whistler! Looks like a perfect skiing place! Oooh! The sushi looks delicious! Glad you guys got to enjoy some delicious food and the snow!
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I love this so much!
Elise | http://www.elisebythepiece.com
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Thank you =o) It’s amazing in Whistler!
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Would love to go there!! Now I am in the mood to plan a trip to Canada! ♡
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Selina | Selina’s Inspiration
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Yes do it! I think you would love it =o)
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I have family who live close to Whistler and they’re always trying to get me to visit. I didn’t realize how beautiful and picturesque this place really is – might have to finally take them up on their offer. Also, I LOVE ROOTS. I get excited when I get goodies from there.
☼ cabin twenty-four
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Do it!!! I think you would find some incredible hikes there!
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I definitely should have eaten breakfast this morning, because now I’m hungry! Those candy apples look so good and I can never pass up waffles. I haven’t been to Whistler yet, but I also haven’t been to many places in Canada either. It’s definitely on my list! I would love to just explore Canada for a solid month.
-Emily http://www.coatandcoffee.com
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I think you would love Whistler, winter or summer =o)
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Gorgeous shots. So many of my friends would always make trips out here in the winter for skiing. This makes me miss living in Canada.
Xo,
Miki
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Canada is such a beautiful country =o)
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It looks like a winter wonderland, would be so fun to be here. I’m glad you had a blast on your birthday, the food looks delish too.
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Thank you =o) It was so fun!
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Definitely in my bucket list. Gorgeous post full of amazing images. xoxo Cris
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Thank you for reading! It was beautiful spending time in Whistler =o)
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Canada is so on my top to visit list now! Looks absolutely sensational, your photos are amazing xx
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I think you would love Whistler!
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Can’t believe I was there last July… seems like ages ago. Loved the Peak2Peak; an absolute must!
ANOUK
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Isn’t the Peak2peak the best!?!
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Love how you are always hustling with the traveling! I haven’t heard of Whistler before but it looks beautiful! The snow looks gorgeous :). The elevation is so high but at the same time, you get to have a nice skiing path. Glad you had a great experience!
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Thank you for reading! I think you would love Whistler =o)
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This place looks incredible and I love all of your photos! Stunning views and the food looks delicious too (particularly that waffle at the end!)!
Heather xoxo
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The waffles were the best part!
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I’ve heard so many positive things about Whistler! The view truly does look special and ever so dramatic – wow! I can imagine the lighting is incredible there for photos as well, so high up, haha 😉 Whistler Village also looks super special. Definitely a place to add to my travel-wishlist after reading this!
aglassofice.com x
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I think you would really love it there =o) The village especially!
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Whistler is amazing – we have been there on a skiing trip many many years ago and loved it! It is not only great for skiing but there are so many fantastic restaurants & bars – thank you so much for bringing back happy memories. Would love to visit during the summer months. Have a wonderful Easter weekend ♡
Miriam xx
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I agree, it would be amazing to visit during the summer months =o) Glad I brought back happy memories =o)
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It’s a little dream of mine to have a vacation in a ski resort and the scenery looks absolutely stunning in this village!!! The food also looks delicious and the snowy scenery is so beautiful!!!
Love,
Olga from Myme
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I think you would really love Whistler =o)
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I have heard so many great thing about Canada! Would love to visit someday! ❤ This place looks magical! :O Such a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
xx
Shivangi
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It really is! I think you would love it!
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I’m not too great with cold weather, but honestly I think it’d be worth the sacrifice. Whilst I don’t think I will pack up my bags and leave just yet (university etc), I would definitely love to visit. It seems like it has such a great vibe to it, and the elevation would be good as I’m used to living at the top of mountains and hills and being able to ski and snowboard and everything. Adore these photographs also.
Amy;
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Thank you for such a sweet comment, I thin Whistler would be the place for you =o)
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Beautiful photos! It looks so amazing! I’d love to visit Canada one day! 🙂 xx
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I hope you do! I think you would love it!
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Great post and amazing photos!
I would like to go to Canadá.
Have a happy week.
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You would love Canada!
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I’ve only been lucky enough to visit Toronto Canada and I had an amazing time. So I know Whistler would blow my mind. I don’t ski but I would love to learn in Canada. I experienced elevation sickness when I was in Denver, it was no joke, but I got through it. Whistler Village is beautiful. I need some of the waffles from Crystal Hut.
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You would absolutely love Whistler! If you have the elevation sickness issue then Whistler is definitely for you
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Gorgeous pictures. And those waffles….
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Whistler has been on my list of destinations since I was in high school. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to experience snowboarding there! While CO has incredible resorts to ski at, we still want to start exploring new mountains in other countries. Not to mention having a little more air to breath would be amazing!
It looks like you all had SO much fun. And those waffles…. YES please!
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You guys would love Canada and especially Whistler! It has so much to offer and the food is so good! Also very healthy and there are a lot of vegan/vegetarian options =o)
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Loving those mountain views!! That’s enough reason for me to visit! haha!
So nice to read you had a wonderful time there!
Andrea.
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It was a blast with friends =o)
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Amazing pictures, I want to go there!
xx
Mónica Sors
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You would love it!
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You lucky girl! I love skiing (but at the moment I am not sure it is the best idea being pregnant in week 31!) 😀
I have never tried skiing in Canada – only in Europe, but everything looks amazing! The sun, the mountains, the food – especially the sushi!
And Happy belayed Birthday, lovely!
X Louise
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I think you would love the food selection! hope you make it to Canada one day with you little one =o)
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I definitely want to visit there one day! I love the charm it has and the scenery is so beautiful!
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I think you would really like it there, plus lots of fun shopping in the village =o)
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I’m not one for the snow and skiing, but it looks so peaceful and pretty. The village would be where you would find me, alongside that sushi restaurant…yum!
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That’s the amazing thing about Whistler, the village is incredible to explore even if you aren’t there for the skiing =o)
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The food looks good 🙂
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It was soooo good!
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wow! it looks amazing!!
kisses from the sandpit ♡
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Thank you it was!
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The view is really breathtaking! I am so bad at skiing that I rarely get the opportunity to look up and around, I concentrate on my feet.
Anne|Linda, Libra, Loca
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It was such an amazing view. It definitely was a distraction so I took a few breaks to get photos =o)
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Amazing photos, Whistler looks so beautiful!
Anika | anikamay.co.uk
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Thank you =o) It’s such a beautiful spot
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I really would like to go there, especially because of the friendly altitude as I am one of those who have problem in high mountains and dry air. Food looks great as always. Thank you!
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The altitude was a life saver, I could enjoy a beer without a tremendous headache the next morning!
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Wow, looks like you had a great time! These photos of the landscape are incredible, I’m insanely jealous. And all that food looks absolutely delicious. Glad you had such a great birthday! 🙂
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Thank you =o) It was such a memorable trip =o)
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