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The shops spread throughout Whistler Village offer something for every age and demographic. Some notable west coast clothing retailers are Lululemon and TNA. TNA sells more casual "Whistler-esque" fashions for women, whereas Lululemon, the west coast yoga mecca of clothing, has high quality active wear for both men and women. Additionally, there’s plenty of outdoor activity oriented stores like Helly Hansen, the Northface and Showcase, where you can unearth both male and female apparel.

Small boutiques focusing on local crafts and unique souvenir worthy pieces are scattered about the Village and if you’re visiting with a family, kids will love the Great Glass Elevator Candy shop near IGA. The store has candy from around the world, as well as a colorful assortment of bulk penny candy; it’s pretty much every child’s dream. Foodies will appreciate the locally owned Whistler Kitchen Works, which always has new and interesting products, as well as a decent selection of cookbooks. Consequently, the best way to find what you need, or perhaps stumble upon something you didn’t know you did, is to get out in the Village and shop around!

A group of us took a road trip up to Whistler for the day. We had initially planned to go up the mountain and check out the view but a sudden thunderstorm stopped us in our tracks. So we made the best of a unfortunate situation and played a really fun round of mini golf. We also chowed down on some Beaver Tails and did a little bit of shopping.

Is it summer skiing down a glacier in your bikini?

Mountain biking in one of the world's best bike parks?

Food tours, nightlife and gourmet restaurants including a -25˚ Celsius ice room made for vodka tastings?

Adventure seeking by way of bungee jumping off a bridge, zip-lining, kayaking or white water rafting?

Hiking in British Columbia's iconic wilderness?

Spa days and Scandinavian baths?

Shopping and art galleries?

Getting back to nature and observing wildlife?

Whatever your style Whistler has got a vacation to match your speed or do all of the above!

Thanks to a regular coach service from downtown Vancouver, the world-class mountains of Whistler are easily accessible to everyone. 90 minutes away from the city along the beautiful Sea to Sky highway which hugs the coastline before heading inland into the soaring mountains, past glacial lakes. An outdoor adventure lovers’ playground, in the winter there’s nowhere better for skiing and boarding, with two mountains to choose from, and dozens of runs to explore. In summertime, the resort changes gear and becomes a magnet for mountain bikers, hikers and kayakers. Whistler village boasts a superb restaurant and bar scene and there are plenty of fun boutiques to check out too. Make sure you visit the Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre while you’re there, it’s a unique spot, which showcases the two First Nations people of the area, if you’re there in the summer, try and time your visit for their traditional weekly salmon barbecue night.

The drive from Vancouver to Whistler is beautiful and fun. We rented a car in Bellingham, WA and drove three hours through winding mountain roads to get there.

Beautiful resort village of Whistler offers 4 star dining, international shopping, and some of the best skiing in the world. Not only should you stay long enough to wear your legs down on the slopes, but don't leave before experiencing the bounty that Canada's best chefs have to share.

If you love to ride your bike uphill, then do it in style. Ride from Vancouver to Whistler and then fly back in one of those amazing float planes.

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