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Viewing Whistler Canada: a Resort for All Seasons and All TravelersWhistler Canada: a Resort for All Seasons and All Travelers
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Whistler offers a wide selection of activities from skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and golf, to hiking, rock climbing, and water sports. This article contains more information about the attractions and services of this popular destination. By Dan Wallace Whistler is a year-round leisure and meeting destination located in the Coast Mountains 120 km. (75 mi.) north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and is site of the alpine, Nordic, and sliding events for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Whistler has a range of accommodation totaling 3,200 hotel rooms, and more than 5,000 other tourist accommodation units including condos, bed and breakfasts, and chalets. Also popular are luxury chalets, which accommodate entire families - representing excellent value for money. Whistler offers a wide selection of restaurants, bars, spas, boutiques, and activities from world-renowned skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and golf, to hiking, rock climbing, and water sports. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains feature 3,036 hectares (8,171 acres) of terrain, and receive an average of 1005 centimeters (33 feet) of snow annually. The resort Municipality of Whistler is home to a diverse community of more than 10,000 permanent residents. The secret of Whistler's success is a combination of weather, geography, and human ingenuity. Whistler is only 50 km. from the Pacific Ocean and - thanks to the towering peaks of the Coast Mountain range, that means lots of snow in the winter. If there isn't enough natural snow, Whistler-Blackcomb can make it with their vast snowmaking system. Considered one of the top ski resorts in the world, Whistler's growth in the last 10 years has been astonishing. Whistler has a philosophy that there is 'something for everyone', from sports and recreational activities to shopping, dining, culture and arts. Accommodations in Whistler offer ski-in / ski-out condominiums and chalets, and provide many other options suitable for all price ranges. During the summer months, luxury chalets and high-end accommodation offer some incredible rates. While Whistler is well known as a premier winter destination, savvy travelers are increasingly discovering the wonders of Whistler year-round. With five lakes and four championship golf courses in the area, Whistler is the perfect destination to experience the best of the Canadian wilderness with the ultimate in comfort and convenience. Visitors come to Whistler during the spring, summer, and fall these days. There is a saying amongst Whistler residents: 'People come for the winter, but they stay for the summer.' About the Author: Skiatwhistler.com offers real time bookings of premium properties in the world-class ski resort of Whistler, British Columbia. Our business is to market property rentals in Whistler to high-end vacationers in order to maximize property owners' return on investment (ROI). Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) |
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