Whistler

Whistler is a resort town in British Columbia. It is famous for alpine skiing and snowboarding in winter, and mountain biking in summer. Annually, approximately two million people visit this place. 

source : http://www.skibundle.com/ski-resorts/whistler-ski-holidays-12/

• Whistler Village

This is where the Whistler trip start. There are facilities including traveler's information center, hotels, restaurants, cafes, souvenir ships in the village. Also, the gondola to Whistler mountain is found. 

(information from Wikipedia)

source : http://www.modernaccommodations.com/listings/whistler-village-vacation-rental/

• Peak 2 Peak Gondola

It is a tri-cable gondola lift which connects Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain. It is the longest gondola in the world without span (about 3km) and the highest point above the ground (about 436m). There are 28 gondolas and maximum of 28 people can ride one gondola. It takes about 15 minutes between the mountains.

** More information on this website :

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/events-and-activities/summer-activities/peak-2-peak-gondola.aspx

source : http://www.whistler.com/blog/post/2013/06/05/peak-2-peak-fun.aspx

• Blackcomb Mountain

It is located beside Whistler mountain. It is famous for skiing because of the amount of snow and the area. In 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, the alpine ski game was held in this mountain. 

Ski season(winter) : late November ~ late May

Hiking season (summer) : in June ~ late July

** More information  : http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/

source : http://jesseferreras.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/whistler-blackcomb-goes-public-nominated-for-jack-webster-award/

source : http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/06/07/1149359779154.html

source : http://www.muddbunnies.com/the-happiest-place-on-earth-the-happiest-place-on-earth-opens-may-15/