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Canada Top Ski Resort
Located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia about 75 miles north of
Vancouver City,
Whistler is a Canadian charming four-season travel destination nestled between Whistler and
Blackcomb Mountains. Whistler will be the location of one of the Olympic Villages for
the XXI Olympic Winter Games from the 12th to 26th February 2010.
With its lush emerald forests, spectacular mountain view, crystal clear lake, alpine trails,
world-class championship golf courses, Whistler Resort presents to visitors a Northwest
America's paradise combined with natural beauty, luxury hotels and modern facilities.
Whistler is said to be a "people place." The sidewalks and "strolls" are all red brick
paving stone, giving the Whistler Village a friendlier, almost European, feel.
Activities in Whistler are abundant, no matter what time of year it is. In winter,
Whistler becomes a magical wonderland and world-class destination for winter
sports. Winter activities include downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding,
snowboarding, snowmobiling, sleigh riding, snow shoeing, and ice skating. Several skiing
magazines continuously rated Whistler the Number One Ski Resort in North America.
Four Championship Golf Courses
In summer, its mild climates, breathtaking lake and mountain views, and four championship
golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Jack Nicklaus and Robert Cupp,
transform Whistler spectacular coast mountains into a dream paradise for golfing. Whistler is
Canada's Number One Golf Destination.
Other Whistler summer adventures include mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, ATV tours,
hiking, and paragliding.
And if the weather is not happening, don't worry, there are plenty of indoor activities
available in Whistler. Visit the Whistler Museum & Archives or the Rainbow Movie Theatre. Enjoy
a trip to one of the many spas or go indoor rock climbing. Whistler is the place for
fun and adventure no matter when you visit!
The 2010 XXI Olympic Winter Games
Vancouver
will be the host city of the XXI Olympic Winter Games from the 12th to 26th February 2010. The
ice sports will be performed in Vancouver and the snow sports will be in the Resort Municipality
of Whistler.
Whistler luxury hotels resorts
Whistler offers travelers many luxury hotels with scenery, nice amenities and services.
The
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel
is the flagship hotel in North America's premier resort. Situated at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb
Mountain, this hotel has consistently been awarded the pinnacle and gold key awards, as it
offers unsurpassed quality, luxury and service in an unparalleled setting. Recently rated the
#1 Ski Resort in North America by the readers of the Condé Nast Traveler, the Fairmont
Chateau Whistler Hotel offers impeccable service, outstanding cuisine, and luxurious
accommodation.
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Destination Guide
Whistler Hotel Reservations
