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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Act now to uncover the magic of Whistler this winter

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Whistler, B.C. – With two side-by-side mountain playgrounds claiming 8,171 acres of terrain and over 200 marked runs that play host to one of the longest ski seasons in North America, winter in Whistler is a big deal. After last season brought over 41 feet of total snowfall, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains will open November 24, 2016 to do it all again. Spend some time exploring Whistler during this celebrated season and you’ll discover that while winter is a big deal, it’s the little things that add up to make it so unforgettable.

From your arrival journey along the stunning Sea to Sky highway to the first breaths taken in the high alpine air, Whistler vacationers will see first-hand how the little details make up the biggest experiences. Hunt for fresh tracks, score tips from the local powder hunters on the chairlift, refuel with a view in one of the unique on-mountain huts or simply stop and take a moment to marvel in the different sights from valley to peak.

The list of activities and experiences is endless and expands with each season. Get caught up in the contagious energy and atmosphere of the Village, home to everything from foodie-favourites to quick quintessential Canadian eats. Keep your boots on and let loose at an iconic Whistler après-ski session or slow down and spend the day at the spa. Get inspired by the growing number of arts and culture offerings or take the alternate route and shock the system with an adrenaline-packed adventure.

The list of little things that will make your visit to Whistler’s winter wonderland one for the books are up to you, but these classic itineraries will help get you started. Get a little bit closer to the little things you can expect to uncover this winter at whistler.com/winter. 

Make this the winter you experience the magic of the little things in Whistler. Book by August 31 for the biggest savings on an incomparable winter getaway. Winter packages start at $101 CAD per person, per night for seven nights’ accommodation and five-day lift ticket and free accommodation, lift tickets and rental equipment for kids 12 and under. Visit whistler.com or call 1.800.944.7853 to connect with a Whistler-based travel consultant who can customize your unique winter vacation package, including on-ground transfers, accommodation and lift tickets.

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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.

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Marion Young
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E: myoung@tourismwhistler.com

Tania Sear
Coordinator, Travel Media
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