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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Fall in love with Whistler

Whistler, B.C. – Colourful scenery, crisp mountain air, and a laidback pace; welcome to fall in Whistler. Known as a bit of a secret season, fall in Whistler puts a cozy spin on all the favourite outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and golf. Complete with an exciting events lineup and unique specials and deals on lodging, dining, and activities, it’s easy to fall into savings and escape to the mountains this autumn season.

With only a sense of adventure needed, guests can partake in a wide range of activities perfect for fall days. Whether it’s a tee off on a colourful tree-lined green at one of Whistler’s four golf courses, or a few last laps in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, there’s plenty still to do before the snow starts falling. On mountain activities like the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola grant guests an elevated experience and a view of the valley dotted with colourful leaves. Multiple hiking trails and viewpoints are scattered throughout the alpine and valley allowing guests to feel the fresh mountain air and fall foliage first hand.

While brisk mornings and fresh air lead to prime times to hike, golf, and bike, rainy days in Whistler allow guests to explore inside the many museums and art galleries throughout the village. Guests can admire an incredible collection of British Columbian artwork at the Audain Art Museum, and learn about local First Nations’ history at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. New this October guests can participate in Whistler Wine Walks that will run every Friday from 5pm to 7pm, a great way to elevate taste buds and immerse in local artwork.

After a summer of festivals and incredible events, Whistler isn’t ready to stop just yet. A plethora of fall events continue this season including local favourite Whistler Village Beer Festival, which returns September 11 -16 featuring regional and local ales and ciders ready to taste. Shopping deals will be plentiful at the Canadian Thanksgiving Turkey Sale from October 5 – 8. More active guests can participate in the 80KM Whistler 50 Relay & Ultra, which brings runners through Whistler Village and along the Valley Trail on October 13. Guests can also switch their hiking boots for reading glasses at the annual Whistler Writers Festival from October 11 – 14, featuring renowned authors and writing workshops.

Peaks and perks are abound in Whistler this fall with impressive lodging, dining, shopping, and activities deals ready to be indulged in. Guests can reap in the benefits of fall with rooms starting from $125 per night in Whistler. Midweek stays are another alternative that allows guests to take advantage of lower rates along with a quieter atmosphere, and more space on the trails. The perfect time to stay and play more, autumn in Whistler may well be its best kept secret.

Book your Whistler fall getaway 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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