The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a great winter vacation getaway located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in British Columbia, Canada.
Stay at this unique resort to enjoy great skiing on Blackcomb Mountain in the winter, the resort spa, golf in the summer, and many other outdoor activities. Whistler/Blackcomb, two side-by-side mountains, offer more than 7,000 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical rise of 5,200 feet. The Ski & Snowboard School is one of the largest in Canada and offers a number of adult and kids programs.
Mountain Golf Course
Chateau Whistler Golf Club features a par 72, 18-hole golf course carved out of the mountain slopes, with elevation changes of more than 400 feet. Terrain winds through creeks, ponds and granite rock faces. Other golf courses are also available nearby.
The Spa
Visit The Spa at Chateau Whistler on your winter vacation and choose from signature Ayurvedic treatments, balancing treatments for the body, mind, and spirit. Pindha Sweda, for example, begins with a hot oil massage and ends with a body wrap. Other specialty treatments include Thai massage, hot stone therapy, Shiatsu, water therapy, facials and various esthetic body treatments.
Rooms & Food
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler offers 550 guest rooms and suites with mountain or village views. Ski slopes are located right outside the doors of the hotel.
There are many restaurants to choose from at the hotel and in the nearby village. The Wildflower offers a large selection of wines and a contemporary French menu. For intimate dinners or small gatherings, guests can hire the Private Wine Room. Portobello is a casual family restaurant with historical West Coast decor. If offers a selection of soups, salads, seafood, sandwiches and vegetarian options. The Mallard Lounge and Terrace offers views of Whistler Mountain and a selective scotch and martini list. Click here for great Canada specials.
Location
Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler offers great skiing in the winter and a selection of other vacation activities year-round. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a 10-minute walk from Whistler Village which offers shopping, galleries, bistros, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Best Time to Go & Getting There
Winter is a great time to go for skiing, summer for golf, fishing, hiking or mountain biking. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is about 2.5 hours from Vancouver International Airport. At the airport, guests can rent a car or take a bus or a train to the resort. For more information, visit the resort web site.
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The Facts
Rooms from $275 CND.
