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Monday, May 16, 2016

Hike to a glacier; dine in style; breathe deeply; awake to new adventure – only in Whistler

Suggested tweet: #Whistler celebrates summer with the #OnlyInWhistler campaign + contest. Enter for a chance to win a FREE trip! http://ow.ly/G5Yi30038Pg

 

 

 

Whistler, B.C. – Beautiful warm lakes. Dramatic waterfalls. Beach volleyball, float planes and ziplines. Epic mountain-top sightseeing. Art immersion. Not what you expected from North America’s No.1 ski resort? Welcome to Whistler’s remarkable summer experience.

And the best news is that you could win the ultimate summer escape, for two. Tourism Whistler’s signature summer contest runs until September 30, offering a prize valued at over $6,000.

The prize package features:

  • Round-trip airfare from a major city airport to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Round-trip transportation between Vancouver International Airport and Whistler courtesy of Pacific Coach Lines
  • Seven nights’ accommodation courtesy of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
  • PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience tickets for access to over 50 km of hiking and walking trails on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
  • A heart-pounding zipline adventure for two on the longest zipline in Canada & the USA courtesy of Ziptrek Ecotours
  • The ultimate backcountry experience with a RZR tour for two courtesy of The Adventure Group
  • Jet boating adventure for two on Green River courtesy of Whistler Jet Boating
  • Rolling Thunder Bobsleigh Experience for two courtesy of Whistler Sliding Centre
  • Relaxing 90 minute Sensory Deprivation Floats for two courtesy of West Coast Float
  • Two passes to Whistler's newest cultural hot spot, the Audain Art Museum
  • One $400 dining gift certificate to any Whistler restaurant of your choice

“Summer in Whistler is an exceptional experience… as the story goes, many locals will tell you, they came for the winter, but stayed for the summer,” says Patricia Westerholm, Tourism Whistler’s Communications Manager.

“Whether you want to explore Whistler’s mountain peaks and trails with a summer sightseeing experience or enjoy an afternoon bike ride to one of the many local lakes, Whistler really has something for everyone,” she said. “From the world-class golf experience to the epic Whistler Mountain Bike Park and everything in between, what distinguishes Whistler is the variety of options – all set against a stunning natural backdrop. Top that off with a bustling events calendar and you have the recipe for the ultimate summer vacation. Our signature contest showcases the breadth of the unique adventures that Whistler has to offer.”

For an inside look at Whistler’s summer experience, Tourism Whistler’s  ‘How To Whistler' video series takes you into the alpine, through Whistler Village, along the Valley Trail to local lakes and beaches and to Whistler’s big mountain golf experience.

So many experiences nestled in one very special place. Join in the conversation for a chance to win an instant prize when you follow @GoWhistler and tag your images #OnlyInWhistler.

Get more for less this summer with the Stay Longer, Save More offer at Whistler.com. Save up to 40 per cent on accommodation when you stay four nights. Travel consultants at whistler.com are locally based in Whistler and can customize vacation packages to suit your every want and need, taking care of flights, ground transportation, accommodation and activities. Call 1.800.944.7853 for a no-obligation quote, or visit whistler.com for more details.

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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

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

Tania Sear
Coordinator, Travel Media
T: 604.938.2734
E: tsear@tourismwhistler.com

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