Whistler

Nestled at the foot of Garibaldi Provincial Park's 10,000-foot peaks is the resort of Whistler, British Columbia. Though most renowned for being the home of the largest ski area in North America and home (with Vancouver) to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the town of Whistler is a favourite year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. An average daily high temperature of 80 degrees during July and August lures many to this mountain paradise to try a hand at rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, fishing and even skiing. Thanks to the Horstman Glacier, Blackcomb Mountain's ski season often lasts into August. In the evenings, world-class shopping and a wealth of fun and sophisticated bars and restaurants wait at the base of the mountain.