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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Pair a round of golf with adventure only in Whistler

Whistler, B.C. – Four championship golf courses await in Whistler as summer warms up and daylight extends long into the evenings, welcoming more playtime. Nestled in the Coast Mountains, the Whistler Golf Club, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, Nicklaus North Golf Course and Big Sky Golf Club all offer extensive views of the surrounding mountains through the forest-lined links. With an endless supply of adventure and activities to supplement your tee time, the perfect golf adventure is made in Whistler.

Here are a few ways to pair adventure with a round of golf:

Lakeside putting and sky-high sightseeing

Serene and unobstructed mountain views and lakefront links can be expected when stepping up to the tee at Nicklaus North Golf Course. After a round, golfers can sit back and toast to a game at Table 19’s waterfront patio overlooking Green Lake and the surrounding peaks. A scenic floatplane glacier tour can be experienced just steps from the course to access unparalleled views from high above the Whistler Valley.

Mountainside golf and cross country biking

Picturesque greens at a high altitude are part of the allure at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club. Carved into the flanks of Blackcomb Mountain, the Douglas fir lined course offers golfers an elevated challenge through its rugged terrain spotted with ponds and flowing creeks. Twilight tee times offer golfers the opportunity to spend the morning cross country biking through numerous biking trails nearby the course at Lost Lake.

Scenic pars and horseback riding

Situated in the heart of the Pemberton valley, Big Sky Golf Club is not to be missed with incredible views of the 8,000 summit of Mount Currie in the background. Designed by Robert Cupp, the course is famed for its gentle rolling links in its untamed mountain setting. A horseback ride along the Lillooet River, winding through the serene forests in the Pemberton Valley is perfectly paired with a morning or twilight tee time.

Signature design and mountain top dinning

The Whistler Golf Club provides a friendly and relaxed atmosphere along with Arnold Palmer’s signature design. The first Canadian design for Palmer, the course offers views of Whistler Mountain and surrounding peaks around every corner, including a sunlit patio overlooking the 18th hole. The Whistler Village Gondola can be ascended a short walk from the clubhouse to reach the Mountain Top Summer Feast on Whistler Mountain, where guests can expect delicious eats and panoramic views of the Coast Mountains and valley below.

BC and Washington state residents can take advantage of the Golf Whistler Passport that features a round of golf at each of Whistler’s championship courses along with great replay rates. Book your golf experience 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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