By Katharine Mills Whistler is Bear Country. And with a standing population of around 50 bears in the local area, it is critical for those visiting Whistler to get clued up on bear awareness and safety. Read on to find out about the types of bear found in Whistler and how to minimize bear-human conflict.
Avoid Whistler VRBO Taxes & Fees. Ask about hotel taxes, parking and fees before booking your vacation rental. It’s important to ask all the right questions about your Whistler vacation rental pricing before making your reservations and paying the rental deposit. Two private homes may look the same and charge the same, but one may cost
WhistlerBlackcomb Plans $8 Million Future Improvements. Plans to update winter and summer facilities and trails. Plans include enhancements to learning areas on Whistler Mountain, major upgrades to Roundhouse Lodge deck and Garibaldi Lift Company patio and improvements to summer hiking trails. Awesome news for Whistler Resort tourists and locals. Personally, I really respect a company that re-invests profits back
Winter Dogsledding Tours. Dog Sledding is the classic Canadian winter experience. Travel through Whistler’s pristine backcountry on a sled pulled by powerful sled dog Huskies. Enjoy the Canadian Wilderness Adventure at Callaghan… Let your eager and powerful dog team lead you into the magnificent old growth forest of the Callaghan Valley. Stop for a
Whistler BC Liquor Store Guide. Foreign tourists might consider Whistler’s liquor laws, rules, and prices very different than home. Without too much effort, you will find out where to buy beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes and cigars in Whistler… and what hours the shops are open. If you prefer cold beer and wine, take note that only some stores offer
Cross Country Skiing in Whistler. Want to experience world-class nordic skiing? Head to Whistler, the official venue for Nordic events during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Whistler is a cross country skiing paradise where pristine mountain wilderness meets Olympic-rate trails. Over 160 kms of trails for all ability levels and styles means plenty
Whistler Resort Heli Boarding or Skiing. Skip lift lines and Crowds. Access untouched mountains, untracked powder, and prime BC alpine terrain. Whistler heli skiing companies have the highest standard of pilots. Professional guides are expertly trained with years of experience. It’s an exhilarating experience to rival all else – unadulterated skiing and uninterrupted snowboarding down 6000
Whistler Ice Skating :: Family Fun A truly Canadian winter pastime, ice skating in Whistler is great winter fun for the entire family. Glide along to music under sparkling lights at Whistler Olympic Plaza’s outdoor skating rink or head to the Meadow Park Sports Centre arena for indoor ice skating. When winter temperatures drop, experience jaw-dropping views
New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Whistler. Whistler Presents: New Year’s Eve Celebrations A family-style celebration in Whistler Village, with lively entertainment, games, crafts and activities plus a special Fire & Ice Show and fireworks at midnight (tickets not required). Ticket holders get six hours of exclusive, family friendly fun Three different venues, full of lively
What’s New this Season in Whistler. Whistler Blackcomb to Celebrate 50th Anniversary. Whistler Blackcomb is looking forward to the 2015.2016 winter season for many reasons, not the least of which is an upcoming 50th anniversary. The resort has been lauded for advancements in the skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking industries over the years; but this
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