Whistler is a year-round mountain playground in British Columbia's Coast Mountains, about 90 miles north of Vancouver. Snowcapped peaks, sparkling lakes, waterfalls, endless trails, a proud First Nations heritage and a lively alpine village give every visitor something to love.

The star attraction is Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America, with more than 8,000 skiable acres across two mountains and plenty of snow each winter. Ride the record-setting Peak 2 Peak Gondola between the two summits for jaw-dropping views. The pedestrian village at the base is full of shops, restaurants, apres-ski spots and festivals, and it hosted events during the 2010 Winter Olympics. In summer, Whistler becomes a mecca for mountain biking, with a world-famous bike park, plus hiking through old-growth forest, paddling the lakes and zip-lining. Try a bobsled ride at the Whistler Sliding Centre, learn about Indigenous culture at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, and visit the Audain Art Museum.

The drive from Vancouver on the Sea-to-Sky Highway is one of the most scenic in Canada. I'll plan your lodging, lift tickets and transfers, or a summer mountain adventure, and connect Whistler with Vancouver.