Report on Whistler, BC

Whistler in British Columbia has a stellar reputation as a top-flight ski resort.   We examine in this report whether this reputation is deserved and who the top operators are to Whistler.   Our report has 5 categories: ski terrain, service, restaurants, accommodation and snow conditions

Terrain

No question, Whistler has some of the world’s best ski terrain.  There is enough of it, and enough variety, to satisfy the tastes of raw beginners and the appetites of experts.  Whistler’s double- and triple-black diamond runs are legendary, but not for the faint of heart or those without supreme confidence in their abilities.

Service

Whistler has good to great service.  A little inconsistent perhaps, but this is not surprising given the turnover of staff, but generally you will get service with a smile all over the resort

Restaurants

Whistler has a great selection of outstanding restaurants.  The Bear Foot Bistro, the Rim Rock Café, Araxi, the Trattoria di Umberto, Quattro, Hy’s Steakhouse, Apres, Sushi Village; these are names to conjure with.  You can easily have 14 great meals in different places during a fortnight’s stay

Accommodation

This is where Whistler ranks supreme.   The accommodation in Whistler is superlative.  We chose from Holiday Whistler’s range of Whistler accommodation and although we are extremely picky, we were not disappointed.

Snow

This is where Whistler has some vulnerabilities.  There is a lot of snow in Whistler, but also a lot of rain.  You can have stupendous conditions, but it can also be very wet.   Snow is Whistler’s only drawback.