What is the elevation of Whistler BC?
2,198′
Whistler/Elevation
How high is Whistler mountain above sea level?
7,156′
Whistler Mountain/Elevation
What is the elevation of Blackcomb Mountain?
7,992′
Blackcomb Peak/Elevation
Is Whistler a town or village?
Whistler (Squamish: Sḵwiḵw) is a resort municipality in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Approximately 125 km (78 mi) north of Vancouver and 36 km (22 mi) south of Pemberton, it is incorporated as the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW)….Whistler, British Columbia.
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Why is Whistler so popular?
Yes, Whistler is known for its skiing and snowboarding – that’s why 2m people visit each year – but there’s so much more to do here. On the mountain there’s tubing, snowshoeing and winter zipline adventures. Off it, the town is home to a record-breaking bobsled center, the luxurious Scandinave Spa and museums.
Do I need winter tires to drive to Whistler?
By law, passenger vehicles travelling along Highway 99 require winter tires with the three-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol or the M + S (mud and snow symbol) with at least 3.5 mm of tread. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure provides winter driving recommendations.
How high is the Whistler gondola?
436 metres
World’s highest lift of its kind at 436 metres (1,427 feet) above the valley floor. Holds the Guinness World Record.
Are there bears in Whistler?
There are two bear species found in the Whistler region: black bears (ursus americanus) and grizzly bears (ursos arctos). Whistler is home to both black bears and grizzly bears, and it’s often difficult to tell them apart.
Why are there so many Aussies in Whistler?
It’s a right of passage for Australians to work a year abroad – the majority that come to Canada end up in BC, and the majority of them end up in Whistler because they’re seeking jobs at ski resorts.