Come back to the Sundial after a day in the mountains and relax in the roof top hot tub, which offers spectacular panoramic mountain views. During in the months of May - October enjoy convenient access to the neighboring hotel's outdoor pool and hot tub.
The Sundial is located in Whistler Village at the foot of Blackcomb and Whistler mountains. Together the two mountains have approx 200 runs on 8,170 acres of skiable terrain served by 33 lifts. Lift capacity is 59,007 skiers per hour, and the average snowfall on both mountains is 30 feet.
Blackcomb Mountain 2,438.5m (8,000 ft) has about 100 trails (15 percent beginner, 55 percent intermediate, and 30 percent advanced) on 3,414 acres of skiable terrain served by 17 lifts, including a high-speed gondola and six high-speed quad chairs. Vertical drop from the top is 1,609m (5,280 ft) and the longest run is 11.2 km (7 miles). The mountain has three snowboard parks, as well as a half-pipe designed for expert riders only. Summer skiing is offered on Blackcomb glacier from early June to late August.
Whistler Mountain 1,609m (7,200 ft) has about 100 trails (20 percent beginner, 55 percent intermediate, and 25 percent advanced) on 4,757 acres of skiable terrain served by 16 lifts, including two high-speed gondolas and six high-speed quad chairs. Vertical drop is 1,530m (5,020 ft) and the longest run is 11.2 km (7 miles). Chipmunk Terrain Park and the Whistler Pipe were both designed for beginner and novice snowboarders.
Ski and snowboard schools operate on both mountains. Heli-skiing and back-country snowcat and snowmobile adventures are available.
In summer, Whistler Mountain is transformed into a downhill bike park offering 193 km (120 miles) of lift-serviced trails for beginner, intermediate, and expert mountain bikers.
The Whistler area has 3 18-hole public golf courses, including the Arnold Palmer-designed Whistler Golf Club, on the perimeter of Whistler Village; the Chateau Whistler Golf Club (1.5 km/1 mi); and Nicklaus North (3 km/2 mi), designed by Jack Nicklaus.
An all-season resort, Whistler offers a wide range of summer activities including river rafting, hiking, swimming, fishing, and horseback riding.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Skiing - cross-country nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Boating nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Sports center nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground nearby
- Tennis lessons available nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Bungee jumping nearby
- Snowboard park nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Skiing - downhill on site
- Snowboarding on site
- Sledding nearby
- Toboggan run nearby
- Snow tubing nearby
- Skiing - alpine nearby
- Ski lessons available nearby
- Ski equipment rental shops nearby
- Rock climbing nearby