Your first mistake is going to Whistler and not Banff!

Whistler is over-rated and over-priced on poor snow and terrible weather. For a truly great skiing experience fly to Calgary (YYC), rent a car, or take an airporter bus. There are great deals and great accommodation at reasonable prices.

Sunshine Village website
http://www.skibanff.com/Sun99/index.asp

LakeLouise
http://www.skilouise.com/

Stay in downtown Banff for good restaurants and nightlife. Stay in the Chateau Lake Louise or Banff Springs for the HighLife.

I should add that you don't need to drive to the ski-hill. There are dedicated ski buses from every hotel to the slopes.

[This message has been edited by exAC (edited 11-26-2001).]