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W hi st hether it’s your first visit or your thousandth, ler Wyou’ll love all that Whistler has to offer year-round.
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Bring your camera and make time to see these awesome sites – you won’t want to miss a single one! Whistler Village
With a focus on pedestrian-friendly spaces where walkers can easily and safely access local shops and restaurants, Whistler Village is a hub of activity throughout the year. Cobblestone streets and a unique blend of West Coast and continental architecture give the town a European feel, and an abundance of outdoor patios make this the perfect place to people watch and dine al fresco. whistler.com (Map 1) Photo: Tourism Whistler / Robin O’Neill
Did you know? The area informally acquired the name “Whistler” due to the whistling calls of the local hoary marmot population. Photo: David P. Lewis
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Whistler Summer/Fall 2013 | visitorschoice.com
Rising 436 metres (1,427 feet) above the valley floor, this 11-minute ride spanning the peaks from Blackcomb to Whistler will leave you breathless. Whether you’re looking for a mountaintop meal, headed for a wilderness hike or just wishing to marvel at the view, this recordbreaking ride is the way to go. 4545 Blackcomb Way | 604.967.8950 whistlerblackcomb.com Photo: Tourism Whistler / Steve Rogers
FYI The Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations are early inhabitants of the Whistler area.
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Whistler officially opens for skiing on February 15. Visitors access the mountaintop via a four-person gondola, a double chairlift and two T-bars.
Vancouver/Garibaldi is nominated for the 1976 Winter Games, but with Montreal set to host the Summer Olympics that same year the IOC opts for a different country.