Whistler Travel Secrets for the Untourist
Whistler is one of North America's most iconic winter destinations.
It has a beautiful natural setting, a billion-dollar mega-resort, and a crowd of well-heeled jetsetters who flock to its slopes for diverse runs and staggering views.
With all that to work with, it seems easy to do 'right' - you can enjoy all the activities, hotels, and restaurants in your guidebook with very other tourist, but it can be hard to find the authentic experiences to make this glitzy resort your own.
Discover Whistler off-the-beaten path with this local's guide to travel.
Although most people rightfully spend most of their time in Whistler skiing, there are other activities just as intriguing.
Discover the cross-country skiing of the natural track around the Lost Lake, or go take a Zip-trek eco tour! When you zip-trek you're harnessed to a secure zip-line for a scenic and thrilling ride through the forest, and over rivers and canyons.
Especially magical are twilight tours in the evening, when the snowy landscape is lit up by twinkling stars and special lights.
When dining, you have your choice of over 100 restaurants.
Most of the high-end places are nicely appointed and serve tasty food...
just like high-end restaurants in any other major city.
Try something different when you leave the tourist hordes for a romantic meal at the Edgewater Restaurant.
Zagats has called this restaurant one of the area's "best kept secrets", while Gourmet raves "We loved our time at Edgewater.
" Away from the business of the main village, the Edgewater is located 3 km north of the crowds on the edge of Green Lake.
Special tip? The venison is the house specialty for good reason.
When dining in Whistler on the go, locals and travelers in the know stop by Four 'n' Twenty (formerly known as Shakespeare's Pies).
This gourmet fast-food joint serves up Australian meat pieces at any time of day or night - great for a midnight snack.
For hotels, there are a whole lot of options.
The best of the best? The rental of a slopeside ski-condo.
These condominiums come in all shapes and sizes (call your Fresh Tracks agent for details) but all feature the niceties of home, like a little more space, a kitchen, and more.
Other local Whistler secrets? Pick up the free weekly Pique Newsmagazine for event listings, promotions, and current events, and take advantage of WAVE, Whistler's local transportation system.
It has a beautiful natural setting, a billion-dollar mega-resort, and a crowd of well-heeled jetsetters who flock to its slopes for diverse runs and staggering views.
With all that to work with, it seems easy to do 'right' - you can enjoy all the activities, hotels, and restaurants in your guidebook with very other tourist, but it can be hard to find the authentic experiences to make this glitzy resort your own.
Discover Whistler off-the-beaten path with this local's guide to travel.
Although most people rightfully spend most of their time in Whistler skiing, there are other activities just as intriguing.
Discover the cross-country skiing of the natural track around the Lost Lake, or go take a Zip-trek eco tour! When you zip-trek you're harnessed to a secure zip-line for a scenic and thrilling ride through the forest, and over rivers and canyons.
Especially magical are twilight tours in the evening, when the snowy landscape is lit up by twinkling stars and special lights.
When dining, you have your choice of over 100 restaurants.
Most of the high-end places are nicely appointed and serve tasty food...
just like high-end restaurants in any other major city.
Try something different when you leave the tourist hordes for a romantic meal at the Edgewater Restaurant.
Zagats has called this restaurant one of the area's "best kept secrets", while Gourmet raves "We loved our time at Edgewater.
" Away from the business of the main village, the Edgewater is located 3 km north of the crowds on the edge of Green Lake.
Special tip? The venison is the house specialty for good reason.
When dining in Whistler on the go, locals and travelers in the know stop by Four 'n' Twenty (formerly known as Shakespeare's Pies).
This gourmet fast-food joint serves up Australian meat pieces at any time of day or night - great for a midnight snack.
For hotels, there are a whole lot of options.
The best of the best? The rental of a slopeside ski-condo.
These condominiums come in all shapes and sizes (call your Fresh Tracks agent for details) but all feature the niceties of home, like a little more space, a kitchen, and more.
Other local Whistler secrets? Pick up the free weekly Pique Newsmagazine for event listings, promotions, and current events, and take advantage of WAVE, Whistler's local transportation system.
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