The Famous Mountains Of Whistler In British Columbia

Whistler in British Columbia was founded as a skisummer than in the winter season. Golfing, hiking,
resort in the early 1960's and in 1975 it becamemountain biking, canoeing and swimming are only a
Canada's first 'Resort Municipality'. This supremefew of the admired summer activities offered in the
year-round destination resort is around two hoursWhistler area.
drive from Vancouver, British Columbia.Garibaldi Lift Company opened a ski area on the
Whistler is not just for skiing, it is best for a widewester side of the Whistler Mountain in February
variety of summer and winter activities. You can1966. In 1980, Blackcomb Mountain opened a brand
enjoy endless choice in dining, shopping and nightlife innew facility named Whistler Village to complement
British Columbia's Coast Mountains.Whistler Mountain. It was designed by leading
The incredible downhill skiing at Whistler Mountains inarchitects, planners and landscape professionals from
winter season made the place world famous. Lot ofNorth America. The design of the village highlights
people around the world visit the mountains ofoutstanding sun exposure and breathtaking views.
Whistler to enjoy their vacations with fun filledA wonderful array of accommodation is available
activities. Apart from downhill ski facilities, winterthrough out Whistler. You can choose your favourite
visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing, ice skating,form luxurious mountain chalets to economical hotels.
heli-skiing, snowmobiling, dog-sledding, sleigh-riding andYou can also book your accommodation online or
a host of other winter recreational activities.with the help of any travel consultants.
Same as in winter, visitors can enjoy a wide varietyDuring the summer season you can enjoy a sunrise
of activities in the summer season also. You canor mid-day ATV tours on Whistler mountain. There
enjoy world-class golf, mountain top sightseeing ,are several service providers who are conducting
mountain biking, in-line skating, hiking, horseback riding,ATV tours. You can contact any one of them to
canoeing, sightseeing, kayaking, fishing, and glacierhave an ATV tour. Snow-capped peaks, Alpine
skiing in the summer season.forests, and indigenous wildlife are just some of the
Whistler is considered as one of the top bike townswonders you experience during hiking and walking
in North America. Pedestrian village, situated at thetrails in Whistler.
base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, is one ofHeli-hiking is best for experienced explorers. You can
the major places of attraction. Whistler Village andhike across rolling meadows against a background of
the adjacent Upper Village which are designed inmagnificent mountain views. Altogether your trip to
distinctive mountain resort architecture will be anWhistler will be a memorable one in your lifetime.
excellent place to stay for visitors.Presently, there is over 9000 permanent residents in
Mountains and a huge variety of first classWhistler. Whistler has the best ski-in/ski-out
restaurants and distinctive shops are easily accessibleaccommodation when compared to other recreation
from Whistler Village and Upper Village. Theresorts in North America. Whistler is home to over
surrounding valley is blessed with several parks with100 hotels and condominiums and bed & breakfasts
boat launches, beaches, picnic areas and hiking trails.with more than 4000 well-furnished rooms.
There are five beautiful lakes, several creeks andWhistler and Blackcomb Mountains jointly boast 200
rivers with kilometers of conventional trails for hiker,runs and 33 lifts and the greatest vertical drop in the
bikers and inline skaters.continent. Most of the travelers visit whistler with
The two mountains in Whistler have over 8,100either riding or skiing in mind. Apart from that there
skiable terrain, one vertical mile, more than 200 trails,are a number of other activities to complement days
three glaciers, twelve alpine bowls and 38 lifts. Overon the mountain.
two millions of tourists visit Whistler Blackcomb, thePeople of all ages can enjoy activities such as ice
top ski and snowboard resort in North America,climbing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dog sledding and
annually. It gets an average of ten meters of snoweven sightseeing. Be there in the mountains of
annually.Whistler this winter/summer and enjoy your vacation.
As it is situated only 40 kilometers inland from theMake sure that you will be here for you next
Pacific Ocean, Whistler enjoys moderatevacation.
temperatures. Most of the people visit Whistler in