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Whistler Blackcomb
Consistently rated as the number one ski resort in North
America, and among the best in the world, Whistler Blackcomb is just a two-hour
drive from the city of Vancouver, in the Coast Mountain range. The village of
Whistler lies cradled in a valley between two mountains, Whistler and
Blackcomb, that rise up 5,280ft (1,609m) to provide more than 8,100 acres of
prime mountain terrain, including 12 alpine bowls, three glaciers and more than
200 marked ski trails to enjoy while on holiday. In fact, the state-of-the-art
facilities at Whistler provided the cross-country, biathlon, Nordic combined,
and ski jumping venues for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
The resort offers state-of-the-art lifts that can carry
60,000 skiers per hour to jump-off points throughout the area. With two million
visitors coming on holiday to Whistler Blackcomb every year, such lift capacity
becomes a necessity! Skiers and snowboarders flock here from the world over,
not for the weather (which can often be wet and foggy) but for the exceptional
variety of skiing.
The village of Whistler is set around a cluster of small
lakes and is British Columbia's fastest-growing municipality. It boasts a
quaint village atmosphere and offers shopping areas and après-ski restaurants
bordered by squeaky-clean streets. In summertime, Whistler Blackcomb is a
popular holiday destination when the focus shifts to outdoor activities like
mountain biking, hiking and fishing.
Snowfall is rare in the city of Vancouver, but is more
than adequate for the ski slopes on the Coast Mountains to the north where
Whistler is situated. As with all Canadian ski resorts, Whistler can get very
cold. Go prepared for the occasional blizzard. In general, though, temperatures
are moderate throughout the winter season, rarely dipping below 12°F (-10°C) in
the valley and 5°F (-15°C) on the peaks during the coldest part of the year.
The average daily alpine temperature during most of the winter months is 22°F
(-5°C).
Shopping
in Whistler Blackcomb
If the glare of the snow becomes a bit too much while on
holiday in Whistler Blackcomb, take time out to explore the shopper's paradise
which is the village of Whistler. In the quaint plazas of Whistler Village,
Upper Village and Village North nestle about 150 attractive shops, boutiques
and art galleries, open seven days a week. Warm interiors beckon with a wide
variety of merchandise, from native artwork and jewelry to high fashion for
label lovers, and plenty of souvenirs.
Dining
in Whistler Blackcomb
Comfortable and casual are the keywords for dining while
on holiday in Whistler Blackcomb, with a choice of more than 80 top-class
restaurants offering a variety of cuisines covering the flavors of the world.
There are options from luxury fine dining to small bistros and cafés.
Activities
in Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler rocks with some of the best nightlife in British
Columbia. Visitors on holiday in Whistler Blackcomb can browse the options
presented in the holiday resort's news magazine, The Pique, which provides
updated bar and nightclub listings every Thursday. Live music, pool tables,
sports bars and even comedy clubs can be found in Whistler, in the collection
of nightclubs, cocktail bars and pubs. Whistler's public transportation system
runs until about 3:30am to accommodate the nightlife crowd.
Things
to be aware of in Whistler Blackcomb
As with all Canadian ski resorts, Whistler Blackcomb can
get very cold. Go prepared for the occasional blizzard. The resort can be
overrun with young partiers around the holidays, and shops and accommodation
can be expensive.
Skiing
in Whistler Blackcomb
Both the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains offer a huge
variety of skiing for all standards of skiers. Generally, Whistler has more
scenic alpine bowls while Blackcomb has more tree runs, so is better on days
with poor visibility. Beginners will particularly enjoy the Green Line, a very
long, gentle run from the upper terminal of the 7th Heaven.
Express in Blackcomb.
Whistler and Blackcomb also offer a massive choice of on-
and off-piste skiing for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders.
Experts will be challenged by the black-diamond chutes running off the back of
the Horstman glacier (below the Mile-High summit). Due to the crisp
temperature, powder skiing in Whistler is often touted as the best in the
world. Whistler and Blackcomb are very family friendly with child-minding
services and all-day ski lessons for children.
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