| In a valley, nestled in the coastal mountains of | | | | the World' in 2003. Ski magazine voted Whistler |
| British Columbia and only hours away from | | | | the 2nd best resort and TransWorld |
| Vancouver and Seattle Washington, lies a tiny | | | | SNOWboarding rated Whistler the best resort. |
| village that is the heart of a ski resort called | | | | And then there is the choice of accommodation |
| Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler is the jewel in British | | | | for the thousands of guests visiting the area each |
| Columbia's crown, firmly established as one of the | | | | year. Luxury chalets abound as guests can snap |
| top ski destinations and now attaining a reputation | | | | up 4 bedroom Whistler properties for as little as |
| as an outdoor lover's paradise for its incredible | | | | $250 CAD per night - often as little as $30 CAD |
| mountain biking, golfing hiking and fishing. The | | | | per person per night. Arguably amongst the best |
| recognition for this beautiful corner of Canada | | | | value accommodation in the world. |
| was confirmed with the announcement of the | | | | Today, people come from all over the world to |
| 2010 Winter Olympic Games. | | | | experience world class skiing and snowboarding in |
| Whistler is unique, not only for the amazing array | | | | the Winter, and golf, hiking and mountain biking in |
| of activity to keep all people occupied from the | | | | the Summer. Whistler is unique in offering such a |
| start of the day to the end, but for the quality of | | | | diverse range of activities, of such a world class |
| the activities. Offering 1 world class golf course is | | | | standard. Luckily for the millions of visitors |
| good enough for most resorts. Whistler offers 5 | | | | Whistler receives each year there is plenty to |
| world class golf courses all within easy reach of | | | | choose from when it comes to accommodation |
| the village. | | | | In Whistler. Luxury whistler chalets are prevalent |
| Again, many destinations offering mountain biking | | | | for those who desire more comfort after a days |
| would be proud of a course deemed world class | | | | skiing. Many of these Whistler properties are ski in |
| but Whistler again offers several regularly | | | | ski out offering the best in convenience and |
| featured in magazines and on TV for their | | | | luxury in Whistler. |
| outstanding design and layout. | | | | Whistler is moving toward becoming a sustainable |
| As for hiking, people with one of the largest | | | | resort community. A blueprint for future |
| countries in the world at your doorstep and | | | | development, entitled "Whistler 2020", has been |
| hundreds of acres of mountains, woods, rivers | | | | produced by the Resort Municipality of Whistler, in |
| and waterfalls to explore it is easy to see why | | | | conjunction with extensive public consultation and |
| Whistler has an excellent reputation for hiking. | | | | involvement. Principles behind Whistler 2020 are |
| Its reputation precedes it - for the fifth time, one | | | | based on "The Natural Step," a scientific |
| of America's most prominent ski magazines, | | | | framework of sustainable development. Since its |
| Skiing magazine, has named Whistler the Number | | | | publication in 2005, the plan has been endorsed by |
| One Ski Resort in North America. The Daily | | | | residents, the municipality and the business |
| Telegraph (UK) ranked Whistler 'Best Ski Resort in | | | | community alike. |