Whistler
Whistler, British Columbia’s welcome mat lies at the
base of two extraordinary mountains.
Surrounded by the rugged Coast
Mountains, and just 120 kilometres north of Vancouver, the award-winning
year-round destination of Whistler offers countless summer and winter
activities, exceptional dining, vibrant nightlife, eclectic shopping,
revitalizing spas and stunning accommodations. It’s the perfect blend of
alpine village charm and urban centre amenities.
Athletes and
spectators from across the globe will converge in Whistler for the 2010
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Discover for yourself what makes
Whistler Olympic calibre.
Whistler
Winters
No matter which direction you turn, you're
surrounded by spectacular mountains and jaw-dropping scenery.
In
winter, visitors from all over the world come to Whistler and Blackcomb
Mountains for some of the best skiing and snowboarding on the planet.
Spectacular alpine bowls. Endless terrain. Thigh-deep powder. Moguls,
cruisers and glades. Unparalleled après. It's no wonder Whistler
continues to receive accolades as an award-winning ski destination.
And with moderate temperatures and average snowfalls of 9 metres,
Whistler keeps even the most passionate winter fanatic grinning ear-to-ear.
Whistler Summers
There was a time when
summers in Whistler were known as the off-season. Times have changed.
Warm days and cool evenings, mountainous terrain, and 15 parks and numerous
lakes scattered throughout the valley all combine to fill your slate with
endless adventures. From golf to mountain biking, from hiking to kayaking,
and everything in between, summers in Whistler, if you’re hungry for
serious recreation, Whistler is the
place.
Article Written By
CraveCanada
Last Updated: Thursday 15th December 2005 - 6:47pm
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