When Vancouver was named as the Host City of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, Whistler provided the ideal location for some of the skiing events. Since the Olympics were awarded to Vancouver and Whistler in 1998 preparations have been underway to make this a fantastic event for competitors and viewers alike.

Olympic Events at Whistler
Whistler itself will be home to three of the major competition venues for the 2010 Olympic Games, including: the Alpine Skiing events on Whistler Mountain, and the Bobsled, Luge and Skeleton events at the Sliding Centre on Blackcomb Mountain, as well as the Nordic, Biathlon and Ski Jumping Competition events in the Callaghan Valley. For the Paralympic Games, Whistler will be host to all the Alpine Skiing events as well as Biathlon and Cross-Country events.
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Plan on visiting British Columbia this winter? Maybe catch an Olympic event or two? If you have a chance, check out Sun Peaks. The fabulous mix of eclectic eateries have something for every taste bud and budget. From elegant fine dining to super fresh farm to fork cuisine and produce. Plus, an array of cafes and pubs. The Sun Peak hotels are luxury at its finest, and with so many winter activities to enjoy, you will be glad you came!

Sun Peaks Hotels offer a fine ding lounge, but once in a while, you may want to venture out into the village to experience everything Sun Peaks has to (more…)

At the Whistler skiing and snowboarding school, taking a lesson is about getting connected as much as it is about improving your skiing or riding. Whether you have never touched a pair of skies or strapped on a board, or you just want to learn some new tricks, there is a class for you. From toddlers to adults, at Whistler skiing and snowboarding is for everyone! Plus, with a lesson you do not have to wait in line and you will get to ride in the best places, even the secret ones! Known only by the locals. Plus stay at the most luxurious accommodations! (more…)

The Sundial Boutique Hotel in Whistler was first established as the Westbrook Hotel, and has been around since the development of Whistler Village back in the early 1980s. The hotel was established in 1982 as part of the original Whistler Village development, and was later extensively re-developed and renovated to be reopened as the Sundial Boutique Hotel in 2003.

The Sundial Boutique Hotel is located in the centre of Whistler Village, and offers complete ski-in ski-out accommodation with the gondolas for both Blackcomb and Whistler mountains just a short distance away. Visitors are also close to everything Whistler Village has to offer including all shops, restaurants, cafes, and nightlife.
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Big White Ski Resort, located in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, is a world class skiing and snowboarding winter vacation destination. There is also plenty of fun to be had during the summer, but it is most famous for its winter activities.

If you want some fantastic snow, don’t look any further than Big White! The motto here is “It’s the snow”! And they sure live up to their motto! Their whole reputation depends on it! The weather was not cooperating very well (more…)