Whistler
(888) 869-2777
www.tourismwhistler.com

Whistler continually ranks as the top ski resort in North America, and for good reason.  More than 200 runs, 8,100 acres of skiing, and the highest ski mountains all add up to absolutely terrific skiing.  It’s going to play host to the ski events for the 2010 Olympics and is a definite must-see stop for any avid skier or snowboarder.  There are two mountains to choose from.  Also, in the summer months, the trails open to mountain bikes, so fun is available all season.  Whistler Village is designed specifically with the visitor in mind, so everything is within walking distance, and a large chunk of it is pedestrian only.  Whistler’s about 2 hrs north of Vancouver on Highway 99, and the road is usually kept well plowed in the event of snowfall.  The drive is absolutely breathtaking.

Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
(604) 984-0661
www.grousemountain.com

Grouse Mountain is just a 15 minute drive from downtown Vancouver, just across the Lions Gate Bridge.  It’s a local favorite for skiing and snowboarding in the winter and hiking in the summer.  It also hosts shows throughout the year.

Cypress Mountain
Exit 8 off Hwy 1
West Vancouver, B.C.
V7V 3N9
(604) 926-5612
www.cypressmountain.com

Cypress Mountain is close by in West Vancouver, and has 38 ski runs and 7 lifts.  There are also 19 km of cross country ski trails, and 7 km are lit so you can ski at night.  Cypress has a snow tube track as well, and a bike park too.

Mount Seymour
1700 Mount Seymour Road
North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L3
(604) 986-2261
www.mountseymour.com
Mount Seymour caters especially to snowboarders, though skiers are welcome and common onto the slopes as well.  In addition to the runs, Mt. Seymour has a terrain park and halfpipe, along with tubing and toboggan runs.