The rumour-ville is buzzing of a potential Whistler accommodation rental shortages for the 2010 Whistler Vancouver winter Olympic games. Bamja.com, one of Whistler Blackcombs major rental accommodation online community’s of privately owned accommodations and lodging for rent by owners in Whistler, BC, Canada, offers the the solution to help owners help fill their rental property vacanies leading up to, during and after the 2010 Olympics, hosted in Vancouver and Whistler.

A year or two ago when Vancouver and Whistler won the Olympic bid, the Olympic organizers allotted an est. ~1,800 Whistler hotel accommodations, +750 condominiums for officials, sponsors and media, and +1,600 lodging and accommodation rooms under development leading up to the 2010 Olympics.

There is large speculation that far greater lodging and accommodations in Whistler will be required to host the games and all the tourists and travellers visiting the city over the 2 week Olympic period.

While alternative options will be to rent an accommodation in nearby Squamish and Pemberton, and of course Vancouver, anyone travelling to one of North America’s best luxury ski resorts will have a eagerness to take advantage of the opportunity of the Olympic activities and settle their vacation stay right in the city of Whistler and Whistler Village. (more…)

Artists are amazing. Anyone who has the talent and skill to create beautiful works of art using imagination and various tools of the trade are just inspiring. And when I consider that some artists choose nature as the medium of choice, I’m even more awestruck by the artist’s creativity and talents. I’ve seen various artisans create sand sculptures and ice sculptures. But I have never witnessed anyone create snow sculptures. Travelers to Whistler BC Canada during the end of February will get to witness first hand two teams of snow sculptors create one of a kind works out of blocks of packed snow.

This year, from February 27 – 29, as part of the Celebration Whistler 2010 events, visitors will delight in the awe and wonder of two snow sculptures. Thanks to the Whistler Art’s Council, The Canadian National Snow Sculpture Team and Team Alberta will each have 2 days to complete their sculptures. The environmental conditions make The Roundhouse at Whistler Mountain a prime location for such a delicate an intricate art. (more…)

Here we are again on the eve of Valentine’s Day – the day most of us either love or hate. We love it when we have a special someone to shower with love, affection, and chocolate. And we hate it when we are forced to spend the most romantic day of the year alone with a microwave TV dinner, a remote control, and a TV line-up consisting of famous romance flicks and sitcom repeats. If we’re single and lucky, we have a dog to snuggle up with or a cat to try not to irritate. If we’re luckier still, red hearts or advertisements for over-priced long-stem roses and diamonds won’t surround us. I’ve spent many Valentine’s Days by myself, wishing I could be somewhere having fun and caring little about whether or not I had someone to give me flowers. Few places can set the stage for Valentine’s Day for everyone. Whistler Blackcomb is one of them. (more…)

Now that the middle of winter is here, you may be really ready to take that Whistler ski vacation you’ve been dreaming about. Mother nature continues to drop fresh, white powder onto the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb making the conditions impeccable for any ski sport you can think of, like downhill skiing and snowboarding. And since a ski vacation is what you want, why not take one at the alpine ski resort consistently ranked the number one best place in the world: Whistler Blackcomb? Here is a list of must haves for you to consider when planning your ultimate Whistler ski vacation. (more…)

Residents of Whistler Canada are excited to host the 2010 Winter Olympics. Not only will the world’s number one ranked ski resort get showcased on televisions across the globe while top winter sport athletes compete for coveted Olympic gold medals, but the area’s art and culture scene will also have an amazing opportunity to share their talents and educate the masses. If you’re vacationing in Whistler during the month of February, you will enjoy the area’s annual Celebration 2010 events that highlight and exhibit the culture and talents of local artists, musicians, and actors of all types. (more…)