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Travel Guide: Whistler
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 Skiing Blackcomb, Whistler
Whistler is the site of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Located 120 km north of Vancouver, Whistler is a charming alpine village situated among the Coast Mountains. This resort town of 7,200 people, is the home of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, offering world-class skiing during the winter season and a multitude of summer activities. Whistler's European style village is great for shopping, nightlife and festivals. Regardless of season, the landscape around Whistler is its main attraction. When the snow disappears, the area opens up for walking and mountain-biking, with an almost endless variety of tracks and trails heading off from the Village - some of the best ones pass the three major lakes nearby (Lost, Green and Alta). Decent bikes can be hired from a number of outlets in the main village, for about $30 a day. The Gondola is also still operating out of skiing season, and although the mountains aren't nearly as attractive stripping of their white lining, the views from the top are well worth seeing, and a number of bone-shaking descents can be taken if you opt to ride the chair lift all the way to the peak (about an extra five minutes' ride up, plus the same time to walk from the main terminal there). If you're particularly suicidal, you can take your bike up with you to the first station and ride it back down the mountain, although I can't quite fathom why anyone would do that willingly. A short walk out of the Village to the Upper Village, a variety of activities lie at the foot of Blackcomb mountain. A fairly tame Luge, a decent mini-golf course and a couple of circus-style stunts, such as a flying trapeze, are amongst the deviations here, tickets being purchased at the booth in the centre of the area. Contributors
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Travel Q&A on Whistler:
Question: #1: which website is best for travel to WHISTLER BC from Phoenix AZ where i can find air and hotel package?
- asked by eject911
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- answered by: just me! View All Answers (1)
Question: #2: How long would it take to travel from Vancouver to Whistler by Bus?
And how long by bus from Whistler to Kamloops?
- asked by erin_leigh_hall
Answer: If you took the Greyhound bus from Vancouver to Whistler Village, your trip would take between 2 hours 30 minutes and 2 hours 45 minutes, depending on the time of day you travel. It is 77 miles or 124 ...
- answered by: purpledents View All Answers (2)
Question: #3: what are my cheapest travel and accomidation options, for whistler, canada?
i'm thinking of going on my own, early to mid december. im based in birmingham, england, and plan to go skiing
- asked by stepee
Answer: There is no cheap way. and nearly a 100 bux a day for lift ticket. You should go to grouse mountain or big white. Of go to banff or jasper. Or even Mount Washinton in Courtenay BC is awsome. NOt as ...
- answered by: game on View All Answers (3)
Question: #4: What can a teen do at Whistler Village?
Over spring break, I will be travelling to Whistler, B.C for a week-long snowboarding trip. We are going to be staying in the Whistler village area (at least I think that's what it's called). I know that most of my time will be taken up by the many snowboarding terrains the mountains have to offer, but I don't know what to do other than that. I was looking at a map of the village, and there appears to be at least ten of everything (resturants, places to hang out, etc). If anyone's been to Whistler before, can you please tell me what Whistler village has to offer for a teenager. I would like to know what you think the best places are to go. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
- asked by Miles P
Answer: I went there like two years ago and there's lots of cool little shops and restaurants and displays and stuff, and plenty of night clibs, but everything is pretty overpriced. ...
- answered by: Allie M View All Answers (1)
Question: #5: Ski-season at Whistler-Blackcomb?
My husband and I are thinking of traveling to Whistler-Blackcomb for the first week of December. Is it likely that all runs will be open at this time? Any advice? I'm a blue-black skier...hubby can ski the black with no problem.
- asked by mistify
Answer: I just returned from Whistler last week. It was absolutely beautiful up there this time of year... Anyway, the locals seem to think the mountain will be fully open mid-late November. They opened on the ...
- answered by: Frederick View All Answers (3)
Question: #6: Travel question: Florida to British Columbia, Vancouver?
I'm trying to plan a trip from Florida to Vancouver during November 2006. I've heard it's cheaper to fly from FL to Montana and then rent a car to go to Canada. Has anyone else ever done this to travel to Canada from the States? We are planning on going to Whistler Blackcomb to try a ski vacation this year. Please let me know anything you can about traveling from the States to B.C. if you have any experience with that. Thank you very much!Sybelline, I think you answered the wrong question. Thanks for trying, tho. It was a good attempt. But I don't even HAVE an avatar, and what would you possibly have against Canadians that you think my idea for travel isn't good? You need to watch it, Canada is a big country and they will find you.
- asked by Cherstin and Adam F
Answer: A suggestion from experience would be to shop for best air fares from one of the major airports in Florida to fly directly into Seattle and from there take the Amtrak train non-stop into Vancouver, BC. ...
- answered by: NuckinFutz View All Answers (5)
Question: #7: Group rates to whistler?
I know this may be a long shot, I was just wondering if there were any travel agents or anyone else out there that could give a pretty good estimate of how much it will cost for flight and hotel for a group of 15 people?
- asked by arica7386
Answer: I suggest that you go to a good reliable Travel Agent. Preferably someone who has been to Whistler. ...
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Question: #8: Do my 11-yr-old daughter & I need passports to travel to Canada in 3 weeks [Fe. 16-21,2006]?
She lives near Seattle w/her Mom; I am taking her to Whistler Resort [noth of Vancouver] for her 1st ever ski weekend. I have had different answers from 3 different civil servants.
- asked by dpl215nola
Answer: CANADA _ Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship such as a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, and photo ID required. Minors (under 16) traveling alone or in someone else's custody must present ...
- answered by: homeless_man_with_computer View All Answers (4)
Question: #9: Suggestions for a winter trip?
Last year we went to Jackson Hole and loved it. We are considering just going back, but also want to explore a new place. We're considering Whistler Canada. We're not really into the skiing, but more into the other outdoor winter stuff, like snowmobiling, nature tours, snow-shoe hiking, etc..We live in Texas, and strictly have to travel American Airlines (discount). So accessability is a plus. We prefer condos rather than standard hotels...suggestions??? PLEEEASE! Thanks!
- asked by nowolfgang
Answer: If you liked Jackson Hole, you should love Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Steamboat has many wonderful backcountry areas to snowshoe and snowmobile. American Airlines flies there.American Airlines also ...
- answered by: Deep Thought View All Answers (4)
Question: #10: Suggestions for a Winter trip?
Suggestions for a winter trip?Last year we went to Jackson Hole and loved it. We are considering just going back, but also want to explore a new place. We're considering Whistler Canada. We're not really into the skiing, but more into the other outdoor winter stuff, like snowmobiling, nature tours, snow-shoe hiking, etc..We live in Texas, and strictly have to travel American Airlines (discount). So accessability is a plus. We prefer condos rather than standard hotels...suggestions??? PLEEEASE! Thanks!
- asked by nowolfgang
Answer: Banff or Jasper is great. Jasper has the Columbia Icefields, and Banff has the Upper Hot springs. Among many other things of course. Banff is approx. an hour from Calgary, where you can do the city ...
- answered by: Allycat View All Answers (4)
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