Awards & Accolades

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:

Awards for 2012

No.1 Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) - BC Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Awards
Top 100
Resorts in the World: Four Seasons Resort Whistler - Robb Report
No. 1 Best Whistler Restaurant : Araxi Restaurant + Bar - Georgia Straight Reader's Choice Awards
No. 1 Best Whistler Restaurant (Gold): Araxi Restaurant + Bar - Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards
No. 1 Best Weekend Escape: Vancouver/Whistler - Outside
Top 500 World's Best Hotels: Fairmont Chateau Whistler & Four Seasons Resort Whistler - Travel & Leisure
Gold List Best Hotels and Resorts in Canada: Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, Four Seasons Resort Whistler & Fairmont Chateau Whistler - Condé Nast Traveller
Gold List Best Hotels and Resorts of The Americas: Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, Four Seasons Resort Whistler - Condé Nast Traveller Platinum Circle
No. 1 Five Diamond Award: Four Seasons Resort Whistler - AAA

Awards for 2011

No.1 Best Ski Resort in North America: Whistler Blackcomb - FREESKIER
No. 3
Ranked Resort: Whistler Blackcomb - SKI Magazine
No. 1 Terrain Variety, Apres & Nightlife, Off-Hill Activities - SKI Magazine
No. 1 Nightlife & Terrain  - TransWorld SNOWboarding
No. 1 Top Overall Ski Resort & Family Ski Destination - About.com
Top 10 Perfect Summer Mountain Towns  - Departures Magazine
No. 1 Best Winter Destination & Best Weekend Getaway - Georgia Straight Reader's Choice Awards
No. 1 Best Value Experience: Whistler - up! Westjet's Magazine
No. 1 Best Overseas Ski Resort: Whistler Blackcomb -Luxury Travel Australia
Top 100 Spa of Canada: Scandinave Spa Whistler - Spas of America
No. 1 Best Attraction: Whistler Village - Northwest Meetings + Events