| Whistler is well-known as a great year-round | | | | would you come to Whistler?), but not great for |
| destination. In the winter months it is one of the | | | | extended time inside. If you want a better condo |
| world's great ski resorts, with over 8000 acres of | | | | with access to a swimming pool which is still near the |
| groomed runs and an incomparable range of off-piste | | | | Village, go for Montebello. These are 3-4 bedroom, |
| runs limited only by your skill and nerve. During the | | | | 3-bathroom luxury townhomes which have access to |
| winter the accommodation of choice is generally | | | | the swimming pool at the Whistler Tennis Club. If |
| going to be either a ski-in, ski-out townhome or an | | | | swimming is your thing, a great location to know is |
| apartment in the Village or within walking distance of | | | | the far end of Blackcomb Way, near the path to |
| it. A very few (and highly sought-after) properties | | | | Lost Lake. Lost Lake is a fabulous, warm lake with a |
| fulfill both these conditions, but most of the | | | | great gently shelving sandy beach and several |
| accommodation is in one or other category. | | | | mid-lake platforms for resting or sunbathing. If |
| In the summer, however, the most desirable lodging | | | | naturism is your thing there is also a nudist jetty at |
| may be elsewhere. Slopeside properties that offer | | | | the far end of the lake. Great developments near to |
| ski-in, ski-out but are a good way up the mountain | | | | Lost Lake include Forest Creek and The Woods. |
| are fabulous during the winter but not so great in the | | | | Another excellent summer location is Blueberry Hill. |
| summer except for the mountain biking fraternity for | | | | This is an area which doesn't attract much attention |
| whom they may become 'bike-in, bike-out'. As a | | | | in the winter, since it is not ski-in, ski-out, but it is a |
| result these condos which command a terrific | | | | great summer location, overlooking the golf course |
| premium during the winter are often available at very | | | | and very near to Alta Lake, which is fantastic for |
| discounted rates in the summer. You may be able to | | | | both swimming and (non-motorised) boating. Finally |
| pick up a 4-5 bedroom 2200 sq. ft townhome which | | | | you might also think about Nicklaus North, which is on |
| commands $2000 a night at New Year for $4-500 | | | | another golf course (Whistler is full of them), and |
| per night. It will be beautifully furnished and have | | | | features some truly splendid homes, very spacious |
| great views; the only drawback is that it is a bit of a | | | | and with great views. |
| hike up the hill if you are on foot. | | | | Wherever you decide to stay, don't miss out on |
| Properties in the Village are still very desirable during | | | | Whistler in the summertime. The locals' saying is that |
| the summer, especially those with swimming pools. | | | | 'you come here for the winter, but you stay for the |
| Look for Northstar at Stony Creek or Glacier's Reach. | | | | summer'. You can find a selection of Whistler lodging |
| However, be warned that these units are small and | | | | on this link, including online pricing and availability |
| fairly cheaply-built. They're good if you will be | | | | capability. |
| spending most of the time outdoors (and why else | | | | |