Awards & Accolades
The people who live in Whistler and the businesses that operate here work hard to provide a variety of memorable tourism experiences to people from nearby and from around the world. Often we are recognized for our efforts. Here are some recent awards bestowed on Whistler and some of its tourism operators:
- #1 Resort in North America - 2008 Skiing Magazine (12th consecutive year)
- #1 Best Place to Ski & Stay in North America - 2008 Condé Nast Traveler (4th consecutive year)
- #1 Ski Resort in North America - 2008 Transworld SNOWboarding (3rd consecutive year)
- #1 Best Overseas Ski Resort - 2009 Luxury Travel Magazine (Australia) (5th consecutive year)
- #1 North America's Favourite Ski Resort - 2008 Onthesnow.com Visitors Choice Awards
- #1 Best Ski Resort in North America - 2008 Freeskier Magazine
- #2 Best Ski Resort in the World - 2008 Daily Telegraph Travel Ultra Awards readers' poll (UK)
- #1 Best Weekend Getaway & #1 Best Winter Destination - 2008 Georgia Straight (Vancouver)
- #1 Best Nightlife Resort in North America - 2009 Onthesnow.com Visitors Choice Awards
- #1 Best Terrain Park & #1 Best Nightlife in North America - 2008 Transworld SNOWboarding
- #1 Best Apres Scene & #1 Best Festival (TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival) in North America - 2008 Skiing Magazine
- #1 Best North American Development (PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola) - 2009 Where to Ski & Snowboard Guide (UK)
- #2 Best Ski Resort in North America - 2008 Outside Magazine
- Top 10 Ski Resorts in North America - named in 13 categories - 2008 SKI Magazine
- #1 Best Ski Resort in the World - 2007 Daily Telegraph Travel Ultra Awards readers' poll (UK)
- #7 Best Golf Resort in the World - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club - 2007 Condé Nast Traveler
- #1 Best Downhill Skiing - 2007 Reader's Digest
- #1 in Top 25 Northwest Resorts - 2007 Business Journal (ranked by number of guest rooms)
- #14 (out of 41) winter destinations worldwide - 2008 Canadian Travel Press & Travel Courier Agents Choice Awards
- #5 (out of 44) attractions in Canada - 2008 Canadian Travel Press & Travel Courier Agents Choice Awards
- Top 100 Escapes: Fairmont Chateau Whistler (mentioned as one of 25 North American properties) - 2007 Robb Report Most Exquisite Resort Properties
- #4 (out of 65) Hot List: 65 Best New Hotels in the World: Whistler's Adara Hotel - 2007 Condé Nast Traveler (UK)
- #1 Best Resort Overall - Top 5 Ski Resorts - 2007 Fervor Magazine
- Three Star Award Winner: The Avello Spa at the Westin Resort Whistler (one of over 50 spas), 2007 Mobil Travel Guide
- Four Star Award Winner: The Spa at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler (one of over 50 spas), 2007 Mobil Travel Guide
- #1 for Challenging Terrain: Whistler Blackcomb - 2007 Transworld SNOWboarding
- #2 Golf Resort in Canada - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club - 2006 Travel + Leisure Golf
- Rated 3 ½ - 4 ½ stars Best Places to Play (Whistler resort with four signature golf courses) - 2006 Golf Digest
- #1 Best North American Ski Resort - 2006 British Travel Awards
- #1 Top Resorts of the Pacific Rim - 2006 Freeskier Magazine
- #1 Ski Bar: Garibaldi Lift Company - 2006 Freeskier Magazine