Maps of Whistler, BC – Topo Map of the Week

Topography of Whistler

Whistler, British Columbia is located 125 kilometers north of Vancouver, joint hosts of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are the two moutains framing the town of Whistler and the source of the many winter and summer activities that are the feature of this resort town. The moutains form part of the Pacific Range of the Coast Mountains.

History of Whistler

Whistler, BC and the surrounding region has a rich history extending back to the nomadic Coast Salish First Nations people, its first inhabitants as well as the Lil’wat and Squamish Nations. The first Europeans settled in the area in the 1860’s. Legend has it they were responsible for the Whistler name, choosing it after the whistling sound made by the western hoary marmot that also makes its home in the area.

Whistler and the 2010 Olympics

Vancouver, BC will host the 22nd Winter Olympics in February 2010 with its neighbor, Whistler providing host to the alpine events.  Whistler will also take centre stage as host to the 2010 Paralympic Games following the Olympics.

Outdoor Activities

Whistler’s reputation as both a winter and summer resort destination is well known.  Well over two million people visit Whistler each year.  Major attractions are alpine skiing and mountain biking at Whistler-Blackcomb.  With 8,000 acres of skiable terrain, the dual mountains of Whistler Blackcomb represent the largest ski area in North America.  The resort has regularly been voted among the top destinations in North America by major ski magazines.  In the summer, mountain biking takes over with the resort alone offering a lift-serviced descending mountain bike trails for all levels of mountain bike riders.

Beyond resort activities the Whistler area has lots more to offer from hiking to more leisure walking to golf and fishing.

Custom Maps of Whistler

If you are one of the many planning to visit Whistler – for the Olympics and Paralympics or some other time, MapSherpa is an essential tool for helping you to map out your activities.  MapSherpa’s various map options including terrain, topographic and street map layers allow you to start creating your own custom map with the best base map information.  Once you have selected your base map, get creative and customize the map to fit your area of interest and then annotate it with all the specific information important to you.

Create your own topographic maps of Whistler with MapSherpa. Search for Whistler, BC and it will bring you to the Park where you can navigate the map to get your own personalized map of the area.