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Thursday, December 6, 2018

Enjoy early season deals in Whistler with a pre-Christmas getaway

Whistler, B.C. – Guests can take advantage of great deals when they visit Whistler before December 20. From great value on accommodation to quieter slopes, there’s plenty of reasons to kick off winter early on a getaway to Whistler.

Guests will also discover early Christmas cheer in Whistler Village, which is adorned with thousands of twinkling lights and sparkling decorations. Along with glittering lights, a slower pace in the village and on the mountains can also be expect when visiting before the holidays. This winter, an array of activities will be ready to enjoy such as the outdoor skating rink at Olympic Plaza, which will welcome skaters onto fresh ice on Saturday, December 8. Over in Creekside, adults and kids alike can venture into a Gingerbread House filled with family activities, unique gifts, and even visits from Santa himself.

For those looking for a more adventurous activity, Whistler Blackcomb officially opened last month, kicking off the winter season for excited skiers and snowboarders. Fresh for this winter, Whistler Blackcomb invested $66 million into three new lifts for this ski season in order to improve the on-mountain experience for guests.

Enjoying all these activities early this season is made easy with multiple deals and winter packages. Guests can expect great rates on early season accommodations, lift tickets, and activities when they arrive before December 20. For those who want to save even more, Stay and Ski Packages offer guests discounted lift tickets when they book accommodation; the longer the stay, the more they can save.

Last but certainly not least, BC and Washington State residents can take advantage of the Whistler Rewards loyalty program. Free to join, Whistler Rewards provides members with incredible monthly offers, special perks and deals on accommodation, activities, and even events.

Book an early holiday getaway in Whistler 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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