A Worthwhile Museum -- To learn more about Whistler's unique heritage, flora, and fauna, visit the Whistler Museum & Archives Society, 4329 Main St., off Northlands Boulevard (tel. 604/932-2019). Interesting exhibits reveal the life and culture of the Native Indian tribes that have lived in the lush Whistler and Pemberton valleys for thousands of years. There are also re-creations of the village's early settlement by British immigrants during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Admission is C$5 (US$4) for adults, C$4 (US$3.20) seniors and students, and C$3 (US$2.40) youths 7 to 18.Open mid-May to Labour Day, daily from 10am to 4pm; call for off-season hours.
A Day at the Spa -- Spas are definitely a growth industry in Whistler. Nearly all the large hotels now feature spas and a number of independent spas line the streets of Whistler Village. The Spa at Chateau Whistler Resort (tel. 604/938-2086) is considered one of the best. Open daily 8am to 9pm, it offers massage therapy, aromatherapy, skin care, body wraps, and steam baths. Another noteworthy hotel spa is the Westin Resort's Avello Spa, 400-4090 Whistler Way (tel. 877/935-7111 or 604/935-3444; www.whistlerspa.com), which offers a host of spa services as well as holistic and hydrotherapy treatments. The newest and swankiest is The Spa at Four Seasons Resort (tel. 604/966-2620), with 15 treatment rooms, a Vichy shower, yoga and fitness classes, and a vast assortment of luxury treatments from mineral scrubs to wildflower baths. Sacha Spa, 4308 Main St. (tel. 866/368-0888 or 604/966-0888; www.sachaspa.com), is a highly atmospheric day spa with exotic-themed treatment rooms and a wide selection of beauty and relaxation treatments. The therapists at Whistler Physiotherapy (tel. 604/932-4001 or 604/938-9001; www.whistlerphysio.com) have a lot of experience with the typical ski, board, and hiking injuries. There are three locations: 339-4370 Lorimer Rd., at Marketplace; 202-2011 Innsbruck Dr., next to Boston Pizza in Creekside; and 4433 Sundial Place in Whistler Village.
