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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Explore the peaks and perks of fall in Whistler
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Whistler, B.C. – Tucked between summer and snow, fall puts a cozy spin on Whistler’s signature outdoor adventures and cultural discoveries. With an array of activities, festivals and events paired with incredible lodging deals and dining specials to match, fall in Whistler is the perfect time to stay and play more in the mountains.
Known as a bit of a secret season, fall in Whistler is primed for fun and adventure. Cooler temperatures lead to quieter trails for hiking and biking throughout the valley while the mix of rain and sun add to more rugged conditions for ATVing in Whistler’s backcountry. On-mountain, discover an elevated view of the valley dotted with colourful leaves with a ride on the PEAK 2 PEAK gondola, which is open on weekends only this fall season. Down below, glorious and vibrant colours of fall foliage can be admired while teeing off at one of Whistler’s four golf courses or on a stroll throughout Whistler Village and surrounding Valley Trail network.
Seasons only change for the better in Whistler, and fall is no exception with an array of events to partake in. The Whistler Writers Festival returns October 17 – 20 to celebrate the written word with a schedule packed with workshops, readings, and speaking panels with the very best Canadian and international authors. While local favourite, the Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra, takes place on October 19 ready to challenge runners to either a 50-mile relay or 50 km ultra-marathon throughout the valley.
Last but certainly not least, uncover Whistler’s deep cultural roots such as the Audain Art Museum and the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre; the perfect activities to explore on a rainy autumn day. There are also a plethora of art galleries filled with local and international artwork to discover throughout Whistler Village.
Explore the peaks and perks of fall this season with impressive deals on accommodation, activities, dining and shopping. Enjoy great value with rooms starting from $125 per night with a two or more nights stay until November 1, 2019.
Book your Whistler autumn 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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