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Nestled amid the spectacular Coast Mountains of Western Canada, Whistler awaits. Imagine a charming alpine village, spectacular scenery at every turn, ski-in/ski-out convenience, and of course, unequivocal skiing on two magnificent side-by-side mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
The skiing is unbelievable - Whistler and Blackcomb mountains have over 7,000 acres of ski and snowboard terrain, with 12 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers, over 200 marked trails and 33 lifts.
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And in July this year, Vancouver-Whistler was selected as the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics; for more on this, click here
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| Number One Resort in North America |
| Its reputation precedes it - for the fifth time, one of America's most prominent ski magazines, Skiing magazine, has named Whistler the Number One Ski Resort in North America. The Daily Telegraph (UK) ranked Whistler 'Best Ski Resort in the World' in 2003. Ski magazine voted Whistler the 2nd best resort and TransWorld SNOWboarding rated Whistler the best resort. |
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10 Reasons to go to Whistler! |
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| Things to do in Whistler | | Whistler isn't only for skiing and boarding - there are a multitude of other things to keep you entertained. | | |
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 Cross-country skiing
Dogsledding
Fishing
Flightseeing
Heli Skiing & boarding
Horse-drawn sleigh rides
Paragliding
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Weddings
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ATV rides Bear viewing & Eco tours
Mountain Biking
Fishing
Flightseeing
Golf
Hiking
Horseback riding
Jet-boat tours
Summer Kids Programs
River rafting
Sightseeing gondola rides
Glacier skiing & riding
Summer glacier camps
Weddings
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Two Huge Mountains
| | With a mile-high vertical rise, Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are nothing short of the most remarkable skiing experience. It is the largest skiable area in North America served by one of the most advanced high speed lift system featuring 15 Express lifts in a total system of 33 lifts. It has the greatest vertical rise of any ski resort in the continent. Twelve incredible bowls, three glaciers, and more than 200 marked trails offer skiers of every level and age endless enjoyment. | | |
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