| Whistler has possibly the best ski resort in | | | | |
| the world with extensive terrain, good snow, | | | | Sights and Attractions |
| and a renowned party nightlife. Whistler is | | | | |
| a region in British Columbia, Canada. The | | | | Although skiing is the main reason for |
| ski resort is located in the valley between | | | | travelling to this region, Whistler has |
| the two mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb. | | | | stunning natural beauty and an amazing |
| Whistler is proud to be scheduled as the host | | | | landscape. During the summertime tourists |
| of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. | | | | travel to the area to hike through the |
| | | | meadows and mountain trails and enjoy the |
| Travelling There | | | | beauty of the area. Alternative sightseeing |
| | | | options are the Whistler Museum as well as |
| Flying there is probably the best choice. | | | | Vancouver Island that is within driving |
| The closest international airport to the | | | | distance of the resort. |
| resort is Vancouver. Regular shuttle | | | | |
| services and buses then provide transfer | | | | Shopping |
| services across the 70-mile journey to the | | | | |
| resort. Travelling within the resort is easy | | | | There are a variety of shops in the resort |
| with public buses and taxis available | | | | that offer more than just ski equipment and |
| regularly. | | | | fashion. There are plenty of shopping areas |
| | | | to keep you busy that sell everything from |
| Accommodation Choices | | | | souvenirs and essential items to gifts and |
| | | | unique bits and bobs. Whatever you are |
| The accommodation within the resort is | | | | looking for, you are guaranteed to find it in |
| abundant and consists of luxury hotels, | | | | Whistler! The Marketplace next to Village |
| chalets, condominiums and bed and breakfasts. | | | | North is a good place to start, while the |
| Whistler has an impressive reputation for | | | | biggest shopping mall in British Colombia is |
| its accommodation services in that the resort | | | | located at Burnaby, within easy driving |
| caters for everybody's needs. | | | | distance of the resort. |
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| History | | | | Dining Options |
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| The Whistler Mountain was initially named | | | | The village has a wide range of options for |
| London Mountain when British naval officers | | | | eating out. Cafés, restaurants, snack |
| explored the region during the 1860s. A | | | | bars and pubs are the most popular places to |
| woman named Myrtle Philip created Whistler's | | | | get some food. The restaurants offer |
| first resort and is the reason for the | | | | international cuisine but can often be a |
| development and success of the area. | | | | little dear. The resorts nightlife is great |
| Whistler began to rise in popularity as a ski | | | | so if you are up for a party Whistler is the |
| resort in the early 1900s when a rail link to | | | | place to be. |
| the resort was constructed. | | | | |