My absolute favourite adventure in British Columbia was my all-day trip to Whistler, about 1.5 hours north of Vancity. I spent the day at Whistler Blackcomb, equipped with my GoPro HERO, snowboard, and an EDGE card for full access to the resort, including the AMAZING “Peak 2 Peak” gondola.
Whistler is a MUST for anyone interested in heading to BC. While you’re there, you’ll want to grab a photo in front of the 2010 Olympic podium, which sits atop the mountain. FYI – Whistler was the site for the Nordic events five years ago, and was one of the largest celebrations in the municipality’s history. And of course, the area continues to see thousands of visitors for sporting events; a few weeks ago, it held its World Ski & Snowboard Festival.
NOTE TO TRAVELLERS: Use Epic Rides as a affordable shuttle from Vancouver to Whistler. I got a return ticket for $35 CAD, which is cheaper than many of the competitors, and I found the service to be phenomenal. Did I mention the views on the drive there were INCREDIBLE? Bring a camera, and be sure to sit on the LEFT side while en route to the resort.
Such a lovely place!
Reminded me of Swiss Alps or Australian Alps 😉
Without the wooden chalets. ;p
I have yet to experience to Swiss Alps or Australian Alps … but i would love to go one day.
Wow! It looks amazing ! What a wonderful adventure you have had. 🙂
YES! What crazy weather though :0
It looks like you had fun and got some great photos. The Peak 2 Peak is quite the ride, isn’t it?
OMG IT IS! Have you been — you live in Canada, right??
superb pictures and looks like you had a great time 🙂
Thanks Joshi! Whistler is a dream!
And she snowboards, too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY. I love it for you, Emily. 🙂
Thanks Ginnie. I don’t go often cause it’s super expensive. 🙂 But when I go, I love it.
beautiful pictures of the mountains and some of your smiling face Emily…i like the one in front of the Olympic Rings… it seems that you had a ball up there ….peter:)
Yes I did Peter! Thank you for the comment. It was unreal and beautiful up there!
I’m glad to see you guys have still got snow, our part of the Rockies is melting fast!
I think it might be melting now… the bottom of the mountain was all muddy. So now that we’re in May, I bet most of the snow is gone.