Gay Whistler

• WinterPRIDE 2010

Gay Welcoming Whistler

You'll find dozens of reasons to choose Whistler for your next get-away.

• 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.
• WinterPRIDE March 1-8, 2010: the evolution of the annual Gay & Lesbian Ski & Snowboard Festival
• 2010 Olympic Winter Games: Whistler Blackcomb is the Official Alpine Skiing Venue of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
• PRIDE House 2010 Olympic Winter Games from Feb 8 - Mar 21. PRIDE House is a hip lounge with a cocktail bar & TV monitors, for LGBT athletes, friends, family, fans and allies to come hang out, watch the games, trade pins and share their authentic stories. PRIDE House is located in the centre of Whistler Village at the award winning boutique hotel of Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre. More Information
• Activities: Get close to nature and fill a week or longer with skiing, snowmobiling, heli-skiing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and dog sledding. 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.

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.

Groups

Bring your friends to Whistler and let our Group Sales experts help you. Our professional team will assist you with your Air, Transfers, Accommodation, Lift Tickets, Ski / Snowboard Rentals and Activities.

If you are planning a trip for 20 or more people or require 10 or more rooms, you qualify for a GROUP DISCOUNT.

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.

Accommodation Partners for GayWhistler include Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, Whistler Residence Inn by Marriott, Pan Pacific Whistler, Delta Whistler Village Suites, Holiday Inn Sunspree, and Whistler Select Accommodations.

All our preferred accommodation partners are TAG Approved.

What Qualifies a Property to be 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.