| Winter sports and the fantastic mountainous | | | | and relaxation and leave Whistler blackcomb |
| landscape made the small Canadian town | | | | with unforgettable memories. |
| Whistler British Columbia, famous. In case | | | | |
| you haven't heard of it yet, you certainly | | | | Unlike other places where the development of |
| will, as it will be home to Vancouver 2010 | | | | tourism destroyed the natural environment, in |
| Winter Olympics. The Whistler Olympic | | | | Whistler the urban landscape was specifically |
| Village, also known as the Athlete's village, | | | | designed to accommodate the environmental |
| will be the host of around 2,400 athletes, | | | | conditions. Here you will find black bears, |
| coaches, trainers and officials. If you are a | | | | which sometimes happen to adventure in the |
| fan of winter games, you must not miss this | | | | town looking for food. Don't worry, they are |
| event. The town is situated near Whistler | | | | completely docile and harmless. If you are |
| blackcomb mountain, in the Rocky Mountains | | | | passionate about skiing, you must know that |
| along the west coast. Travelers from all over | | | | Whistler blackcomb has been rated as the very |
| the world come here to enjoy the natural | | | | number one ski resort in the world by "Ski |
| scenery and a wide range of winter sports: | | | | Magazine", due to the combination of |
| skiing, snowboarding, glacier skiing and many | | | | extensive terrain, good snow and famous |
| more. During the summer the tourists can | | | | nightlife. The ski season has already |
| relax here and try mountain bike riding, | | | | started, so what are you waiting for? The |
| river rafting or horseback riding. The town | | | | snow is waiting for you. |
| is only 2 hours away from Vancouver and six | | | | |
| hours away from Seattle (USA). | | | | Accommodation is not a problem in Whistler |
| | | | blackcomb as you will find here several large |
| Winter sports like ice skating, snowboarding | | | | hotels, restaurants, bars and vacation homes. |
| and skiing are good for your health. In | | | | During the 2010 Olympic Winter Games , the |
| addition, you get to spend more time outdoors | | | | resort will host the alpine skiing, biathlon, |
| and enjoy the snow and the fresh air. You | | | | cross country skiing, ski jumping, bobsleigh, |
| probably spend a lot of time indoors at work | | | | luge and skeleton competitions. The Olympic |
| and at home, so a change would be more than | | | | village or Athlete's village will be located |
| welcome. The superb natural landscapes will | | | | in downtown Vancouver and will host more than |
| surely charm you. Can you remember the days | | | | 2,000 athletes, trainers, coaches and |
| of your childhood, the magic of the holidays | | | | officials. After the event it will be |
| and the first snow? Even if you are not a | | | | converted into a residential neighborhood. If |
| child anymore, you can still enjoy the beauty | | | | you want to be sure that you won't miss the |
| of winter. In Whistler you can spend a | | | | Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics, it would be a |
| pleasant and relaxing vacation, in the middle | | | | good idea to book your accommodations now. |
| of the nature. What can be more agreeable | | | | Even if there is still plenty of time left, |
| than having a hot drink next to the fire | | | | you can imagine how crowded the place will |
| place, after a busy skiing day? Away from the | | | | be, so searching for accommodation a couple |
| crowd and traffic in the big cities, away | | | | of years earlier is actually a wise decision. |
| from the stress at work, you will find peace | | | | |