 Additional information about surrounding area and attractions:
Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resort - rated #1 in North America - provides over 8100 acres of terrain, 200+ trails (most groomed daily), 5280' vertical drop (the highest in North America), 38 lifts and 33' average snowfall, numerous terrain parks and half-pipes, and was home to the 2010 Winter Olympics! Experience the Olympic Downhill runs and imagine yourself a Gold medalist. But don't be intimidated - Whistler/Blackcomb has skiing and boarding at all levels, short lift lines and 1 ticket covers both mountains! Improve your ability at the great Whistler Ski School with Adult, Teen, Adaptive and Children's programs. (Kids love the enchanted forest and magical castle and their happy friendly instructors). And ... For Nordic/Cross-country enthusiasts, Whistler provides miles of trails in the Village area (some lighted for night skiing) and at the newly opened Olympic Nordic Centre - so why not try out the trails of the Olympic champions?
Whistler is not just a winter resort, but is now as busy and as much fun in the summer. Whistler and surrounding area is home to 3 Championship Golf Courses: Chateau Whistler Golf Course, Whistler Golf Course and Nicholas North Golf Course. There is also a driving range in the center of the village. Plus … the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is the #1 North American destination for mountain biking, however if your holiday is to include any outdoor activity - hiking, biking (road/mountain/trail), tennis, golf, bungee jumping, zip-trekking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, heli-hiking/skiing/biking, skiing, snowboarding, snow-mobiling, horseback riding or anything else you can think of, then Whistler is the place to be summer or winter. With its European Village atmosphere, those who want fine dining, relaxing lake and mountain scenery, reading a book by the fireplace, shopping, or just people watching, then again Whistler has it all and more.
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Free Wireless Broadband Internet available - bring your laptop or phone.
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