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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Stay, eat and play – Discover what’s new this summer in Whistler
Tweet this: Uncover new adventures in #Whistler this summer. From a bike park expansion and peak suspension bridge, to an enchanted forest and elevated dining events, there’s so much more to discover!
Whistler, B.C. – There’s always a new adventure to discover in Whistler. Whether you’re looking for a new adrenaline rush or a mountain top dining experience, Whistler has it all. Stay in unique accommodations and dive into unforgettable activities this summer in Whistler.
Whistler will welcome its newest accommodation offering this summer, with the unique Pangea Pod Hotel opening in Whistler Village. Steps away from the gondolas, village shops, restaurants and nightlife, Pangea Pod is unlike any other accommodation offering in Whistler, with designer pod accommodation that is affordable, central and social. It is a hub for like-minded travellers looking for convenience and personal space, but not necessarily the extras that come with a traditional hotel room. Pangea Pod is not a hostel or a hotel, but is the best of both worlds. Pangea Pod is expected to welcome its first guests this summer.
Feeling hungry? Elevate your next meal with a Mountain Top Summer Feast on Whistler Mountain. The feast will be serving tasty dishes all summer long on weekends and features spectacular views of the surrounding Coast Mountains and Whistler Valley. Embrace the fresh mountain air and toast to adventure with a cocktail at the Umbrella Bar, featuring a collapsible roof that can be retracted and its glass panels removed for those warm summer days.
Fueled with energy, it’s time to explore. Check out the ultimate adrenaline rush on the fresh tracks at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park’s new Creekside Expansion. Experience five new exhilarating trails with a mix of machine built freeride and hand built single track. Accessible from all lifts, the expansion features trails suitable for a variety of riders looking for the ultimate downhill thrill.
Discover a hidden valley deep in the woods of Cougar Mountain at Vallea Lumina. Embark on a twilight expedition with an hour-long night walk through an illuminated 1.5 km trail. Explore the old growth landscape paired with enchanting multimedia filled with adventure. Perfect for a family activity after dinner or a date night under the stars, Vallea Lumina will begin lighting the way to explorers July 2018.
Take a walk across the Whistler Mountain Peak Suspension Bridge to the West Ridge Viewpoint to experience unparalleled 360 degree views of the Coast Mountains and valley below. Spanning 130m from Whistler Peak to the West Ridge, the bridge crosses 50m above Whistler Bowl. Experience this new perspective and thrill June 2018.
With so many new activities ready to be explored, you’ll need more than one weekend to take it all in. Book your Whistler summer adventure with confidence at www.whistler.com. With the best price guarantee, Whistler.com, the official central reservations for Whistler, offers one-stop shopping with the largest selection and no booking fee for accommodation or activities. Travel consultants at Whistler.com are based in Whistler, with the call centre located in the heart of Whistler Village. Call 1.800.944.7853 to request a no-obligation quote or visit whistler.com for more details and offers.
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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.
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