With this past weekend’s cold snap across the Pacific Northwest, it’s no denying that winter is nipping at our heels. For many in BC (and beyond) the drop in the temperature signals more than down coats. It’s the time to head up the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. And at this time, with the snow and twinkling lights, you’d be hard pressed to find a more picturesque winter scene/luxury getaway than the Fairmont Chateau.
Whistler’s year-round appeal to sports enthusiasts, spa-seekers and gourmands can all be accessed efficiently and seamlessly from this commanding property at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. This iconic, sprawling ski-in ski-out hotel and golf resort has been defining natural mountain luxury to adventurers, reposers and families for over 20 years. Located outside of the hustle and bustle of the Village, the Chateau seems worlds away from Whistler’s party scene (but you can easily walk there in under 10 minutes).
Fairmont standards are evident in the multiple dining options and well-educated, eclectically global, staff. Six different dining options, plus an extensive, 24-hour room service menu, are available, including everything from proper alpine afternoon tea in The Mallard Lounge to your choice of fondues (cheese, Chinoise or chocolate) during wintertime in The Chalet.
All generations of the family are treated with respect and with ease—a delight when traveling with a group. Want to plan an impromptu wedding? Go heli-skiing? Enjoy a treatment at the Vida Spa? Play 18 holes at their award-winning par-18 course? Decant your bottle of anniversary Bordeaux? Just ask anyone—they’ll find the right person to make it happen.
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