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| Description: | Near Whistler the mountains open to a valley glimmering with lakes that reflect the snowy peaks—a reminder, perhaps, that you've arrived sky-high. Whistler is known the world over being one of the best ski resorts not only in Canada, but the entire world. This village amongst the lakes and mountains of British Columbia is also one of the most underrated and beautiful summer resorts also in the world.
Long before Whistler became a ski and resort area, logging was its main industry and it wasn’t until the 1960’s that began discovering the crystal clear lakes that began making it a popular holiday destination. During this time the alpine areas were developed with the hope of winning the 1968 Winter Olympics, and although the bid failed, this opened the way for some of the best skiing in Canada. The Blackcomb mountain lifts opened in 1980 and since then Whistler has been consistently voted the best skiing in North America. The Olympic dream that sparked the amazing ski fields will come into late fruition in 2010 when Vancouver hosts the XXI Winter Games with Whistler hosting some of the main events of the Games. Located in the Coast Mountain range of British Columbia, Whistler consistently offers reliable snow conditions, receiving an average annual snowfall of 33.5 feet (10.22 meters). Due to Whistler’s coastal proximity, temperatures are moderate through the winter season, rarely dipping below -10°C (12°F) in the valley and -15°C (5°F) in the alpine during the coldest part of the year. Expect -5°C (22°F) average daily alpine temperatures during most of the winter months. Whistler however has not forgotten is summer roots and the village is designed to create a European style feel with loads of outdoor activities like mountain biking, canoeing and hiking along with an excellent nightlife. Whistler Village is the hub of the community and was created with the visitor in mind. West Coast architecture mixes with a quaint alpine atmosphere and spectacular mountain views are always in sight. The Village was designed to be a car-free town centre where people could flow like water. Being a strong focal point for the community, the Village has a town hall, fire and police station, medical clinic, museum, library, and more than 200 shops and 90 restaurants. From people-watching to sipping a latte on a patio, there is always something to do in Whistler Village. Pedestrian-only means you don't ever need a car to explore everything Whistler Village has to offer. Everything is close and convenient. You are never far from telephones, public washrooms or the Visitor Centre. The Coast Salish First Nations people inhabited the land around Whistler for many thousands of years, hunting and gathering and living a nomadic lifestyle long before European settlers arrived. Whistler itself was often a waypoint for First Nation trading routes between the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations, as it was rich with wildlife and resources. At one time, tens of thousands of Coast Salish First Nations people lived, traded and thrived in the area. |
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| Latitude: | 50.115248 | |||
| Longtitude: | -122.959146 | |||
| Proximity: | 25 | |||
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