Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler Blackcomb, above Whistler Village in British Columbia, grew from a failed bid for the 1968 Winter Olympics into one of North America’s defining ski destinations. Whistler Mountain opened in January 1966 and Blackcomb began separately in December 1980; after years of rivalry and upgrades, they were brought under common ownership in 1997 and fully merged in 2003. Spanning 8,171 acres, the resort is among the continent’s largest and most visited, with extensive lift infrastructure linking two major mountains. Its Peak 2 Peak Gondola, opened in 2008, became an engineering landmark, and the resort later played a central role in the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

British Columbia · Canada