A year round travel destination, the Village of Whistler and the surrounding area attracts more than 2 million visitors annually.
Set in the beautiful Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Whistler is among the premier travel destinations of Canada, and is soon to co-host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and Paralympics.
During the winter months the slopes of Whistler (2,182 metres/7,160 feet) and Blackcomb (2,284 metres/7,494 feet) Mountains are the playgrounds of skiers and snowboarders who can choose from multiple runs on over 8,000 acres of well groomed terrain. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains combine to make the largest skiable terrain in North America.
After navigating the slopes, skiers can enjoy a hearty meal at either the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain or the Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb Mountain. Finish the adventures of the day by checking... (... more information below the photos)
Alpine Skiing Whistler Mountain British Columbia Canada Powder snow flies as a skier navigates the slopes of Whistler Mountain during a day of alpine skiing on a bright and sunny afternoon in British Columbia, Canada. |
Peak 2 Peak Gondola Whistler Blackcomb Mountains British Columbia Canada On December 12, 2008 Whistler Blackcomb opened it's newest attraction and a feat of engineering ... the Peak 2 Peak Gondola which spans the valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. |
Bridge Snow Ice Formations Winter Whistler Blackcomb Mountains A lonely wooden bridge spans the snow and ice fringed Fitzsimmons Creek at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains in BC, Canada. Winter is a magical time of year with ice and snow blanketing the landscape. |
Village Stroll Pedestrian Zone Whistler British Columbia Canada A place to sip lattes, meet friends, shop or simply to just stroll. A pedestrian zone set in the hub of Whistler Village, the Village Stroll offers visitors carefree access to the many activities that this town in British Columbia, Canada has to offer. |
Coca Cola Tube Park Blackcomb Mountain Whistler BC Canada A fun and adventurous winter activity which is suitable for the whole family, the Coca Cola Tube Park on Blackcomb Mountain is easily accessed from Whistler Village in British Columbia, Canada. |
Mongolie Grill Stirfry Restaurant Whistler British Columbia Canada Since 1996 the Mongolie Grill world famous Stirfry Restaurant in Whistler has been serving up a unique dining experience to visitors. The restaurant is situated in the heart of Whistler Village in British Columbia, Canada. |
Private Ski Lessons Whistler Mountain British Columbia Canada Learning to ski is no problem when visiting Whistler in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Ski students are taught by pro skiers who are available for both private and group lessons on either Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain. |
Olympic Office Whistler 2010 Winter Games BC Canada Situated along the Village Stroll in the town of Whistler, the Olympic Office is the place to find all the information about the venue and the 2010 Winter Games which will be held in British Columbia, Canada. |
Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics Venue British Columbia Canada From February 12 until February 28, 2010 Whistler will be a hive of activity as it co-hosts the 2010 Winter Olympics, and then from March 12 until March 21, 2010 for the Paralympics. |
Gluehwein Whistler Village BC Canada On a cool winters day after skiing on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains in British Columbia, Canada, there's nothing quite like sitting in a apres-ski bar drinking hot gluehwein, otherwise known as mulled wine. |
Whistler Town British Columbia Whistler is a resort town in British Columbia surrounded by beautiful mountains. |
Blackcomb Terrain Park A snowboarder enjoys the snow terrain park on Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. |
Freestyle Skiing Enjoy the sensation of freestyle skiing high up in British Columbia on Whistler Mountain, one of the largest ski areas in North America. |
Whistler Ski Packages Situated in British Columbia, the ski resort village of Whistler offers many ski packages for visitors on their winter vacation. |
Whistler Vacations The ski resort of Whistler is a world class destination for winter or summer vacations in British Columbia, Canada. |
Snow Landscapes From the top of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler skiers can enjoy the snow landscapes of the British Columbia mountain range. |
Ski Canada A world class ski field in Canada is Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains situated in British Columbia and where much of the 2010 Olympic Games activity will take place. |
Whistler Accommodations The accommodations at the resort town of Whistler in British Columbia, Canada will be bustling with activity during the 2010 Winter Olympics. |
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... out some of Whistler's famous apres bars, restaurants, and entertainment many of which exist along the Village Stroll.
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, Heli tours, tubing, snowmobiling, and even sleigh rides are among the other winter activities available in Whistler.
Winter activities are not all that are on offer in Whistler, come summer there's a long list of possibilities. Alpine meadows are carpeted with colourful flowers to be admired by hikers along the 13 well maintained alpine trails, while an extensive network of mountain bike trails await the biker beginners and experts.
The new buzz word in Whistler is via ferrata (italian for iron road/trail), which entails climbing to the summit of Whistler Mountain via a vertical pathway of permanently fixed cables and metal ladders. Whistler's is the first Via Ferrata in Canada.
Golfing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, horse riding, fishing, and exploring the back country by jeep or hummer are just a few of the other activities available in and near Whistler.
Year round activities such as Ziplining, tree top adventures, and bungy jumping should also be added to the list of adventures while visiting Whistler in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.
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