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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Whistler Now

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You don't have to wait until the 2010 Winter Olympics to visit Whistler. Heck, you don't even have to wait until winter. The town, and the gorgeous, fun-filled Canadian Rockies, will welcome you anytime!

Photo courtesy of Whistler Tourism.
Top Ten Number 1

Whistler Olympic Park

In case you hadn’t heard, Whistler has been chosen to co-host the 2010 Winter Olympics. That means you can count on some world-class facilities for winter sports; being that the folks here are accustomed to fun in the winter (and anytime), and many of these are already open for public… Learn More

Top Ten Number 2

PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola

Whistler already has 38 ski lifts, but when it opens in December 2008 the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will be a strong number 39 - it connects the two mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb and at 3.3 kilometers, it’s the longest unsupported span for a lift of this kind in the world. Learn More

Top Ten Number 3

Whistler Creekside

Building on its vast experience hosting FIS World Cup competitions, Whistler presents Whistler Creekside: the future home of the Dave Murray Downhill, better known as the men's downhill course for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Along with this is Franz’s Run for the ladies’… Learn More

Top Ten Number 4

Whistler Sliding Centre

Whistler's Blackcomb Mountain is the site of the Whistler Sliding Centre, soon to be the famous venue for Olympic bobsleigh, luge and skeleton competitions. It’s one of only 15 international competition sliding tracks in the world, and you can see it up close as soon as… Learn More

Top Ten Number 5

Golf at Whistler

It’s known for skiing, but Whistler was rated Canada's number one golf destination by Golf Digest. That’s mainly due to its four championship designer courses, with names like Arnold Palmer, Robert Cupp, Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones Jr. Learn More

Top Ten Number 6

Whistler Mountain Bike Park

Like most everything else that has to do with the outdoors in Whistler, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is world-class. This is lift-accessed biking with three lifts, nearly 50 trails and more than 5,000 vertical feet of riding…if you’re into mountain biking, you understand. Learn More

Top Ten Number 7

Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

It just opened this year, but it’s already known as the place where mountains, rivers and people meet. The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is the first of its kind in Canada, jointly showcasing the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations - an in-depth exploration of British Columbia’s… Learn More

Top Ten Number 8

Summer Hiking Trails on Whistler Mountain

Even before the snow flies, Whistler Mountain is a whirlwind of recreation. The gondolas still carry you to the Roundhouse Lodge, and from there the chairlift will carry you to the top of the 7,000-foot mountain and the beginning of a vast network of high alpine trails. Learn More

Top Ten Number 9

The Oracle at Whistler

Being that health, wellness and sustainability is a big part of Whistler’s personality, you might think that the healing arts would thrive here. You’ll find that they do, especially in the middle of the village at The Oracle. Learn More

Top Ten Number 10

Whistler Mountaineer Train

There’s always been something romantic about a train ride, and at Whistler - like everything else - the romance gets amplified among the mountain beauty. The Whistler Mountaineer offers a variety of train tours that combine spectacular scenery and plenty of pampering. Learn More

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