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Article #215: A Tourist Guide To Whistler

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






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