Whistler has been welcoming gays for decades, and with its newfound Olympic glory, the resort has become a top destination for the active gay.

Whistler Village is surrounded by the vast peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, and is a well-designed, livable space that merges seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Shopping is surprisingly robust, with Lululemon and North Face among the brands that have set up shop in town. Food is varied, from world-class elegance to homey goodness. Whistler is a mountain

One of the most popular times to visit is during February’s WinterPRIDE celebrations, a ten-day event that brings people from all around the world to Whistler Village. It is one of the largest ski weeks, taking advantage of the largest skiiable terrain in all of North America, and runs a wonderfully diverse schedule that reflects the many tastes of the community. If you aren’t a skier or snowboarder, you can try your hand at snowmobiling, snowshoeing or ziplining. Or perhaps you’d like to do a tasting tour of Whistler or soak through a spa day at the Scandinave Spa?

Whistler is also equally entertaining in the summer, when mountainbiking, hiking and lake swimming bring in a huge wave of people invigorated by the mountain air and the warm sun.