Whistler BC or Whistler Blackcomb
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Whistler BC... or Whistler Blackcomb as the resort is known... is located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia.
It's near the foot of Garibaldi Provincial Park's 10,000 foot peaks (3,000 m).
...AND... This ski resort is only about 78 miles (125 km) north of Vancouver.
It was once a sleepy little ski town, but now it's been developed into a world class ski resort.
The name of the town is actually the "Resort Municipality of Whistler"! Really.
You may have heard a lot about this area recently because of the 2010 Winter Olympics, but Whistler BC has always been ranked as one of the top mountain resorts in North America.... year round.
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OK, then what did the name come from? From a hoary marmot that's native to these hills. A marmot? Yes, these cute little critters emit a high-pitched whistling noise.... so the area became known as Whistler Mountain... Whistler BC.
There are two great mountains for skiers and snowboarders. Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain. Thanks to the glaciers in the area, ski season often lasts into August.
There are four championship golf courses for chasers of that little round white ball. You could ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon!
There are hiking trails, a mountain bike park and rocks to climb. For the less active (or for the active to recover) there are restaurants, hotels, spas, and lots of shopping. That should pretty much tell you that it's a place almost anyone would enjoy.
Whistler Village is a planned resort community that was designed in the 1960s. It's pedestrian only... no cars, but there is a free Village Shuttle to help you get around. Whistler Mountain was a ski destination for years, but Blackcomb Mountain and the Village opened in 1980.
You might not suspect that it's all so new. There is a strict building code... all large hotels are built in the chateau style, and all buildings are built with quarried stone, so it looks like it's been there much longer than it has... It has a comfortable, European ambience.
This area is going to be higher on most tourist's lists thanks to their hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympics, but they can handle the crowds. Summer or winter, Whistler BC is a destination worth considering.
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