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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Whistler is well known as being one of North America’s premier skiing destinations, and the 2010 season is shaping up to be even more exciting with Whistler being the Official Alpine Skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic games.

While the 2010 Olympics in Whistler will add a new level of excitement for visitors to the region, this doesn’t mean keen skiers and snowboarders will miss out this season. Many visitors are afraid that with the Olympics, there will be less access to the mountain, and this has been demonstrated during other Olympic games with regular guests often staying away for fear of crowding and a less pleasant holiday experience.
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If you’re looking for somewhere to stay for the 2010 Olympics, it’s time to get in now to secure some cheap Whistler accommodation, as places are booking out fast. Not only are some of the 2010 Olympic events going to be held at Whistler, but there are a host of other things for Whistler visitors to appreciate.

Whistler Cheap Accommodation
There are plenty of great Whistler packages to suit all different budgets and accommodation styles. Your options include condos, hotels, town houses, and B & Bs which range from cheap accommodation to true luxury.

For a great B & B have a look at Golden Dreams B & B which is run by friendly locals who know Whistler intimately and can recommend the best restaurants and attractions around. With beautifully appointed theme rooms, cozy featherbeds, and an excellent breakfast to prepare visitors to the day, this is one of Whistler’s finest B & Bs, and has received an excellent rating from previous visitors.

Another highly rated Whistler accommodation rental is the Inn at Clifftop Lane. It’s a recently constructed building which includes all conveniences and a high level of comfort. The ensuite bathrooms at the Inn at Clifftop Lane feature Jacuzzi tubs, hairdryers and fluffy bathrobes. Guests also have their own dining area and living room complete with art and books, with a stove and fireplace for those cold winter nights.

Whistler Packages
For the greatest ease when choosing Whistler accommodation to choose an accommodation package deal. Many places offer special deals when people purchase holiday packages. For example, the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, offers a package where if you purchase two nights of accommodation, you get the third night free.

The Four Seasons Resort Whistler also provides luxury accommodation at an excellent price. Located in the upper village on Blackcomb Mountain, it’s only a few minutes’ walk from the ski lifts. There are plenty of room choices available from the 273 guest rooms, suites and town houses, all of which are generously sized with wood interiors and gas fireplaces. Of course, all rooms also possess glorious views of the mountain, forest, valley or of the beautiful pool or courtyard. There’s also access to high speed Internet and phone connections.

There are many cheap Whistler accommodation packages available for those planning to visit Whistler for the 2010 Olympics, but ensure you book quickly because the best places are booking out fast.

2009 World Cups in Whistler, BC.

Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, BC, Canada is the chosen venue to host the Cross Country-Skiing and Nordic Combined World Cup events for the month of January 2009. Accommodations in Whistler will become scarce, but with the number of hotels and owner direct vacation rentals and accommodations, Whistler is expected to fulfill all accommodation needs for the 2009 World Cup events.

Cross-country skiing has been a competitive event since the 1700’s when the Norwegian army started holding their own competitions. Men’s cross country-skiing became an Olympic event during the first ever Olympic Winter Games in 1924. The first Winter Games was held in Chamonix, France. Women’s cross-country skiing on the other hand didn’t become an Olympic event until 1952 in Oslo. (more…)

If you’re an owner or a manager of a vacation rental in Whistler, BC, Canada, and seeking to fill your vacancies throughout the Whistler 2010 Olympics – this post is for you, read on.

You manage a vacation rental in Whistler and seeking (or considering) to rent your accommodation during the Whistler Olympics in 2010 cash in on the hype. However, you’re unsure how much to charge and/or still needing to fill those vacanies. If this sounds like you, Bamja.com has your answer.  Over the weeks and months leading up to 2010, Bamja.com has received a number of inquiries from individuals, couples, families and businesses seeking to rent in Whistler during the 2010 games. So what does Bamja.com (Owner Direct Whistler Accommodations) do with these inquiries….well, we’ll give them to you of course. Here’s how… (more…)