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Weather January temperatures in Whistler average 18 to 28 degrees; annual snowfall is approximately 30 feet. Getting There The village is about a two-hour drive along Highway 99 from Vancouver International Airport, where you may arrange travel to Whistler by rental car, limousine, bus, shuttle, or privately chartered aircraft. For further information and a complete listing of transportation providers, visit www.tourismwhistler.com. (And for more specialized transportation—specifically, a lift to the mountaintop—check out Coast Range Heliskiing at www.coastrangeheliskiing.com.)

Where to Stay

Fairmont Chateau Whistler
A 550-room hotel at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
Doubles from $420
4599 Chateau Blvd. 800/606-8244 or 604/938-8000
www.fairmont.com/whistler

Four Seasons Resort Whistler
Ski Lite package—equipment and ski suits—is available for $115 per person, per day.
Doubles from $417
4591 Blackcomb Way 888/935-2460 or 604/935-3400
www.fourseasons.com

Where to Eat

Araxi Restaurant & Seafood Bar
Dinner for two $110
4222 Village Square; 604/932-4540

Bearfoot Bistro
Dinner for two $125
4121 Village Green; 604/932-3433

Dusty's Bar & Grill
Après-ski dining.
Dinner for two $50
2040 London lane; 604/905-2171
www.fourseasons.com

Fifty Two 80 Bistro
Dinner for two $110
4591 Blackcomb Way 888/935-2460 or 604/966-5280
www.fourseasons.com

Gone Bakery & Soup Co.
Lunch for two $10
4205 Village Square; 604/938-1957

Roger's Chocolates
Dessert for two $5
4314 Main St., Unit 17; 604/905-2462

Where to Shop

Lululemon Athletica
Vancouver-based chain offering yoga-inspired athletic gear.
4293 Mountain Square, Unit 201; 604/938-9642

Roots
Hand-made leather goods such as bags, boots, and accessories.
4229 Village Stroll, Unit 40; 604/938-0058

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