Condé Nast TravelerFeb 1
9 Must-Visit Ski Resorts in British Columbia, Canada's Ultimate Winter Playground
From Whistler Blackcomb's legendary slopes to steep-and-deep Revelstoke, these are the top destinations for your next trip to the Canadian Rockies.
Newly relaunched, offers over 200,000 acres
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- PEAK 2 PEAK GondolaSightConnects two massive mountains
- AraxiRestaurantMust for oysters, seasonal menus, enviable wine list
- Whistler BlackcombSightLargest resort in North America with 8,171 acres
- Whistler Heli-SkiingPlaceLargest heli-skiing operation, 45 years old
- Phantom Heli-SkiPlaceOffers over 200,000 acres
- Coast Range Heli-SkiPlaceNewly relaunched, offers over 200,000 acres
- Wild BlueRestaurantElevated Pacific Northwest cuisine, best cocktail program
- Bearfoot BistroRestaurantUpscale combination of modern and classic
- Sushi VillageRestaurantA Whistler institution for dinner
- Garibaldi Lift Company Bar and GrillRestaurantKnown locally as GLC, for après in Whistler Village
- Dusty's BBQRestaurantPacked in Creekside for food, live music, happy hour
- Lakeside LoungeRestaurantUpscale après with craft cocktails and small plates
- Nita Lake LodgeHotelBoutique lodge in Creekside with suites, mountain style
- Fairmont Château WhistlerHotelClassic luxury, looks like a fairytale castle
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences WhistlerHotelBlends modern conveniences with natural stone and wood
- The SundialHotelBoutique hotel in the heart of the village
- Wedge Mountain LodgeHotelFirst-rate group stay with 10 bedrooms, Nordic spa
- EvolutionHotel
- LegendsHotel
- First TracksHotel
- Elsewhere
- Fernie Alpine ResortSightFernie, CanadaLegendary for powder, famous for five massive bowls
- Island Lake LodgeHotelFernie, CanadaPremier cat skiing operation with 7,000 acres
- Cirque Restaurant and BarRestaurantFernie, CanadaElevated après and dinner with hearty fare, ice bar
- NevadosRestaurantFernie, CanadaPopular Latin-fusion spot with mouthwatering tapas
- YamagoyaRestaurantFernie, CanadaBustling, no-reservations sushi spot, best Japanese food