Whistler

Famous ski village Whistler sits at the feet of two immense mountains: Whistler and Blackcomb. Together, the peaks form the biggest winter sports area in North America, and the village provides immediate access to some of the best skiing around. Whistler certainly had international cachet before it co-hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics with Vancouver, but the games only amplified the mountain resort's fame as a recreation hot spot. Since the world comes to ski and visit, the village has a comfortable variety of tourist accommodations, from condos to luxury hotels, all packed along the ambling village stroll - a pedestrian-only path lined with restaurants, shops, and galleries. Surrounding the village, the rugged region is a mix of untamed rivers, teal-blue lakes, unending forests, and volcanic peaks. Only one main road, Highway 99 (also known as the Sea-to-Sky Highway), connects the area's attractions and communities. This scenic drive rates as one of Canada's most spectacular road trips.