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Monday, October 26, 2015

Early bookings means BIG savings on your Whistler winter vacation

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Whistler, B.C. – In Whistler, while the big things may be obvious, it’s the little things that might surprise you.

In Whistler, big mountains and big terrain make for the best winter holiday. Consider: two mammoth side-by-side mountains with a combined total of over 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls and three glaciers and a snow season that extends from November to May. What more could a winter vacation seeker ask for?

Believe or not, there’s more: A vibrant and bustling village, activities to suit all adventure levels, a thriving arts and culture scene, exquisite culinary experiences, shopping, spas and nightlife – all of this combine to give Whistler’s its unmistakable energy and its remarkable vibe.

Follow your nose to the sweet aromas of fresh waffles (and toppings galore) atop Blackcomb Mountain at the Crystal Hut. Keep your boots on and dance with family and new friends at Whistler’s famous après-ski sessions. Catch sight of Whistler's best skiers and riders playing with fire – jumping and flipping through a blazing hoop at the Fire and Ice show. Magical moments happen when you’re surrounded by nature; feed Whistler’s local fly away resident, the Whiskey Jack bird between chair lifts. Take a visual journey through Whistler’s little things to understand the big experience, visit: whistler.com.

These intrinsic moments of wander, from epic eats, to extraordinary adventure and snowcapped journeys, combine to cement Whistler’s standing as the World’s Best Ski Resort, as noted by readers of Ultratravel magazine for the last two consecutive years.

Those who plan ahead save big.Book before November 15, 2015 to receive up to 40 per cent in savings on stay and ski packages, starting as low as $100 CAD per person, per night on a 6 night, 5 day basis, as well as free lift tickets, rental equipment and airport transfers for kids 12 and under, all with the comfort of a price match guarantee for added piece of mind.

Visit whistler.com or call 1.800.944.7853 to connect with a Whistler-based travel consultant who can customize a unique vacation package, including on-ground transfers, and a wide range of tours and accommodation to suit every want and need. Whistler.com offers the largest accommodation selection with no booking fee for accommodation and activities.

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Whistler is Canada's premier year-round leisure and meeting destination located in the Coast Mountains 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Consistently rated the top ski resort in North America, Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The resort offers an extensive range of accommodations totaling 10,000 bedrooms among 24 hotels as well as townhomes, condos, B&Bs and chalets. Whistler also boasts more than 100 restaurants and bars, 200 retail shops, 25 spas and countless activity options from world-renowned skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and golf, to hiking, rock climbing, and watersports. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is home to a diverse community of more than 10,000 permanent residents.

Tourism Whistler is the member-based marketing and sales organization representing Whistler, operating the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, as well as 1.800.944.7853 and whistler.com - Whistler's official source for visitor bookings and information. As the convention and visitors bureau for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler represents more than 7,000 members who own, manage and operate properties or businesses on resort lands including hotels, restaurants, activity operators and retail shops.

Media can visit whistler.com/media for Whistler facts, media releases, story starters, local personality profiles and access to images and B-roll.

Broadcasters: Whistler now has the capability to take you live with our enhanced fibre network. The significantly expanded network of more than 200 kilometres of fibre optic cabling throughout the resort allows instant transmission of HD signals to any location at any time. Details on how to access, and book the fibre are available on our media site.

Media Contacts

Patricia Westerholm
Manager, Communications
T: 604.938.2748
E: pwesterholm@tourismwhistler.com

Katie Brockett
Coordinator, Communications
T: 604.938.2726
E: kbrockett@tourismwhistler.com

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