 Family Skiing in Whistler, Toshi Kawano photo
Getting to WhistlerWhistler is a 2-hour drive along the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99) from Vancouver. Flights to Vancouver International Airport are available from almost any major city. Scheduled bus services from Vancouver and connecting locales arrive in Whistler daily. The Whistler and Valley Express (WAVE) provides year-round public bus service throughout Whistler, as well as between Whistler and Pemberton.
Blending the charm of an alpine village with the amenities of an urban centre, the pedestrianized Whistler Village offers fine dining, vibrant nightlife, eclectic boutiques, revitalising spas, and luxurious hotels. Catch events like the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival in April and the Arts and Music Festival in July.
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2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games  Whistler hosted Olympic
outdoor events such as alpine skiing (downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom, super combined), biathlon, cross-country skiing, nordic combined, ski jumping, bosbsleigh, skeleton and luge. Whistler also has a Medals Plaza and an athletes' village.
Past Olympic athletes such as Dave Murray (part of the "Crazy Canucks" alpine ski racing team) and Ross Rebagliati (snowboard gold medal winner) have called Whistler their home.
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Winter Activities  Ski or snowboard on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. There are a remarkable 200 marked trails with access from 37 lifts. Its 3,307 ha of diverse terrain tempt skiers of all levels, from novices to experts. Or try snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice skating, sleigh rides and cross-country skiing.
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Whistler Attractions  Hop on a summit-bound chairlift or gondola, or ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Enjoy the panoramic vistas of glacier-capped mountain ranges and the Whistler Valley.
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Land Activities  Take a picnic and cycle, walk, jog or blade the Valley Trail, which gently traverses the Valley. It becomes an excellent Nordic (cross-country) ski route during the winter season.
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Zip Lining For a unique rush, strap on a full body harness then zoom across the forest valley on zip line cables, through trees and over rivers between Blackcomb and Whistler.
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Golf  Whistler is home to four championship courses designed by the greats: Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Arnold Palmer and Les Furber. The scenery at each is spectacular, with snow-capped majestic peaks and an abundance of wildlife.
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Mountain Biking  Go for an adrenaline rush down gravity-defying runs at Whistler Bike Park, North America's largest. Watch awe-struck as champion mountain bikers hurl themselves down the mountain and perform gravity-defying bike stunts during August’s CrankWorx.
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Hiking  Hike or walk to streaming waterfalls, crystal lakes and rugged backcountry in Whistler's mountains and parks, perfect for day trips or overnight camping. Enjoy breath-taking views of glaciers, meadows chock-full of flowers, alpine lakes, and summit after summit.
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Heli-Rides  In winter, board a helicopter for the giddy, gravity-defying rush of heli-skiing. In summer, try heli-sightseeing and heli-hiking. Ask to stop off on a glacier.
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Whistler Sea to Sky Climb  Take the memorable, 3-hour, 118km/73mi train journey from Vancouver to Whistler aboard Rocky Mountaineer's Whistler Sea to Sky Climb (formerly known as the Whistler Mountaineer). Enjoy one scenic landmark after another, including the sparkling waters and wooded islands of Howe Sound, tumbling Shannon Falls and the rugged, snow-capped Coast Mountains. > More on Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
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