Whistler

Whistler is a resort town in British Columbia, Canada, located in the Sea to Sky Corridor approximately north of Vancouver. It sits at the base of Whistler Mountain and is adjacent to Blackcomb Mountain, together forming the Whistler Blackcomb ski area, one of the largest in North America. The region operates as a year‑round destination, with alpine skiing and snowboarding in winter and mountain biking, hiking, and golf in the warmer months. Its development as an international resort accelerated from the 1960s onward and contributed to the hosting of events during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in nearby Vancouver and Whistler.

Whistler refers to the village and the wider Whistler municipality that encompass the resort facilities, accommodations, shops, and services that support tourism throughout the year. The area is known for a pedestrian-friendly village core, extensive lift systems, and a varied range of outdoor activities and culinary options, drawing visitors from around the world.

Whistler may also refer to James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834–1903), an American painter and printmaker who spent much of his career in Europe. A leading figure of the Aesthetic Movement, his work emphasized tonal harmony and refined composition. Whistler’s best‑known painting is Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1, commonly called Whistler’s Mother, and his portraits, etchings, and nocturnes had a lasting influence on modern art.