Gay Welcoming Whistler
Whistler offers so much for all its gay and lesbian visitors - from adventures to romance to sheer relaxation. A vacation in a resort with all these amenities is more than tempting, it's ideal. You'll find dozens of reasons to choose Whistler for your next get-away.
- WinterPRIDE February 3-10, 2013: the evolution of the annual Gay & Lesbian Ski & Snowboard Festival.
- Breathtaking Scenery: In addition to the gay-welcoming attitude, the scenery is spectacular every season of the year.
- Top Ski Resort in North America: Greatest vertical/usable terrain for skiing/riding and other winter sports in North America. Consistently ranked in the top 5 for North American resorts selected by industry magazines such as SKI, SKIING, Powder, TransWorld Snowboarding and more.
- Activities: Get close to nature and fill a week or longer with skiing, snowmobiling, heli-skiing, sleigh rides, and snowshoeing. And those are just a few ideas.
- People: You'll meet visitors from all over the world as you stroll around the pedestrian-only Village and browse the many galleries and eclectic shops.
- Après: Whether it's location, music, food, or atmosphere that's important, there's an après spot in Whistler to fit any skier or snowboarder's fancy.
- Dining Out: When it's time for dinner, your choice runs the gamut—from restaurants with an international flavor and luxury fine dining to casual sandwich shops.
- Romance: Consider a romantic getaway in log house nestled in the woods or a luxurious hotel featuring the finest amenities.
- Spas: Whistler hosts world-class spas; so go ahead and indulge in an afternoon of massage and relaxation.
Get Married in Whistler
Since British Columbia made same-sex marriage legal in 2003, the welcome sign has been out for gays and lesbians to exchange vows and begin their lives together in an open environment. Whistler provides an ideal B.C. location with its beauty, tranquility, and variety of wedding venues. For more information on weddings click here. To learn details about marriage licenses and other information click here.
GayWhistler.com
GayWhistler.com is a year-round promoter of Whistler to the gay and lesbian community and produces and promotes GayWhistler ski week, WinterPRIDE every year. Alpenglow Productions Corporation (APC) is a gay and lesbian travel and event company creating gay-welcoming destinations and events at partner resorts. The GayWhistler/Alpenglow Team, in partnership, is dedicated to bringing alternative vacation options to the gay and lesbian community worldwide.
All our Preferred Accommodation Partners are TAG Approved
- Enforce non-discriminatory policies including "sexual orientation".
- Treat heterosexual and domestic partners equally in personnel policies.
- Provide diversity and sensitivity training for employees.
- Employ staff that reflects the diversity of the community, including gay and lesbian employees in all levels of employment.
- Empower customers and employees to be "watchdogs" of its gay and lesbian business practices.
Our Partners
Using state-of-the-art technology, TELUS unleashes the power of the internet to deliver the best solutions to Canadians at home, in the workplace and on the move.
Coca-Cola offers the world's favourite beverage brand to Whistler Blackcomb guests as a part or their memorable resort experience. As the cold drink sponsor at Whistler Blackcomb, Coca-Cola brings more than ice-cold refreshment.
Since 1995, GMC has been the Official Vehicle of Whistler Blackcomb. GMC trucks and SUVs give you the performance, engineering and technology to get you, your family and friends and all their gear to and from the mountain any time of the year.
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Avis Car Rental and its subsidiaries operate one of the world's best-known car rental brands with approximately 5,200 locations in more than 165 countries.
The Globe and Mail, Canada's National Newspaper, daily offers unparalleled national, international and business reporting, analysis and commentary to all the guests and patrons of Whistler Blackcomb.
Our name represents a long-standing tradition of producing premium wines from Canada and around the world; it is your guarantee of outstanding quality and an uncompromising commitment to making great wine. We’ve got a wine for that.
Smirnoff is proud to be the vodka sponsor of Whistler Blackcomb. From extraordinary event experiences, to the latest in Music, Nightlife and extraordinary Cocktails. The world's best cocktails start with Smirnoff.
W.L. Gore & Associates, the makers of GORE-TEX® products, is proud to be the official technical fabric sponsor of Whistler Blackcomb. GORE-TEX® products are wearable weather protection that keeps you dry and comfortable from head to toe in any kind of weather.
American Express is the official Card of Whistler Blackcomb. The sponsorship program brings unique offers, purchase incentives and rewards for American Express® Cardmembers. ®,™: Used by Amex Bank of Canada under license from American Express
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