Facilities in Whistler

Once again Whistler has a huge choice of alternatives and extras to the downhill sliding experience. The Meadow Park Sports Centre has a six lane pool and attached fun pool as well as sauna, steam room and hot tub. There's also an integral indoor ice rink, squash courts and a fitness centre. More unusual even than this state-of-the-art health and fitness centre is the 'Alpenrock' complex which houses over 40,000 square feet of of billiards, futuristic games and rock 'n bowl pro bowling. There are also several indoor tennis courts around the resort. Whistler has hair and beauty salons, a museum, public library, laundry and dry cleaning services, cinema and video rentals, fitness centres, aerobic classes, weight training, massage and spa facilities.

Back in the great outdoors, fishing is popular in Whistler year round and the resort employs special guides to show you to the best spots. 'Flightseeing' by helicopter or 'floatplane', paragliding, snow shoe hikes, sleigh rides and snowmobiling are other popular diversions. In addition, the resort offers a range of tours to destinations such as Vancouver for shopping and sight-seeing, or eagle watching in the nearby Brackendale sanctuary.