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Holy Snow! Whistler Gets Dumped On - Early Opening this Saturday!!!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:19:00 -0800

The snow's blown into Whistler with a vengeance! Tons of the fluffy white stuff falling on the mountains means Whistler Mountain will be opening almost two weeks early, November 14. True powder hounds will be shining their ski boots now and prepar...

Kids Ski Free Deals

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:04:00 -0800

Did you know that there are several "Kids Ski Free Deals" throughout British Columbia? Taking in some fresh mountain air is a great opportunity get your kids into a fun and thrilling sport that offers so many amazing benefits, such as: ...

100 Days to Go...Olympics Countdown Celebration in Whistler Nov. 4

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:51:00 -0800

It's not long now. Whistler welcomes the world and its top athletes in just a few short months. Celebrate the 100 days to go milestone, this Wednesday, November 4 at the Whistler Conference Centre from 4 - 7pm. Get a chance to: meet some...

Sun Peaks Resort Opens Early on November 14th!

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:47:00 -0800

Massive snowfall of over 50cm/20 inches has fallen over the past week in Sun Peaks. Opening day has been moved up to November 14th, one week ahead of schedule! The Sun Peaks Slopes Department has been working non-stop packing the fresh snow down...

Foodies & Oenophiles: Indulge in Whistler, Nov 12-15

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:42:00 -0800

Swirl, sniff, sip & spit (the last one's up to you) at Whistler's renowned celebration of wine and food. Cornucopia comes to Whistler November 12 - 15 and it's not to be missed by anyone who appreciates fine dining or tasting quality wines. En...

Discover Whistler's Upper Village - The Right Place to Stay for Your Vacation?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:47:00 -0800

High-end shopping, fantastic dining, top-notch accommodation and easy ski slope access make the Upper Village a popular place to play and stay while on vacation in Whistler. Whistler's Upper Village covers the Blackcomb Mountain base area ...

Celebrate the Olympics...At Big White!

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:13:00 -0800

Want to share in the 2010 Olympic celebrations without the expense of staying on-site in Whistler or Vancouver? Big White Ski Resort has a fun-filled solution. Introducing the Big White 2010 Games! Share the Olympic spirit and celebrati...

Get to Know Whistler Village - The Hub of North America's Top Ski Town

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:24:00 -0800

Did you know Guests were skiing Whistler Mountain well before Whistler Village ever existed? In fact, the ground the bustling pedestrain stroll now covers was previously the community garbage dump! Over 30 years on and Whistler Village has blossom...

Be a BC Snow Bum this Winter!

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:56:00 -0800

You have two fantastic opportunities to make your ski bum dreams a reality! Both Sun Peaks Resort and the Kootenay Rockies Tourism Group have individual contests offering you the chance to be a snowbum for 3 months in the 2010 winter! Sun Peaks Res...

Gobble up Some Sweet Thanksgiving Deals in Whistler, Sun Peaks & Kicking Horse

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:59:00 -0800

Yesterday I stepped outside and saw my breath for the first time since last winter. Whistler and Sun Peaks resorts both reported the first snowfalls of the season on Tuesday. Winter is on it's way. Are you ready for it? Get geared up at the annual...

Take a Tour of Whistler Creekside

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:18:00 -0800

Did you know that Whistler Creekside was the original Whistler resort centre and mountain base? When it first opened in 1966 it featured the biggest verticle drop in North America accessed by a gondola, double chairlift and T-bar. Since then, ...

Cheakamus Challenge - Cap off the Biking Season with a Heart-Pumping Ride from Squamish to Whistler

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:25:00 -0800

Not quite ready to bid farewell to mountain biking season? You've still got about a month to tear up the Whistler Bike Park but how about a rousing 70 kilometre, 2000 metre climb along the sea-to-sky corridor to truly test your strenth and en...

Vancouver International Fringe Festival - Sep 9th to 20th

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:28:00 -0800

Summer's not over yet and September is an excellent time for a trip to Vancouver. The kids have just headed back to school, tourist attractions are less crowded and there are still some warm, sunny days to treasure. But when the rains come (and they ...

Silver Star Crazy Costume Day

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:37:00 -0800

September 5th, 2009 Dress up in your kookiest costume that you can find and show up in Silver Star Mountain Resort! It might be dressing up in tights as your favourite Super Hero or putting on coconut shells and a grass skirt. Whatever it may be ...

Whistler Feast in the Mountains

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:44:00 -0800

August 29th, 2009 Taste BC's local foods by feasting on a roaming gourmet buffet at Whistler's Rebagliati Park. Sample offerings by award-winning chefs, farmers, food artisans, vintners and brewers. Feast in the Mountains, raises funds fo...