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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Whistler lights up the festive season early with deals and perks abound

Click to Tweet: Explore the Village, take in the beautiful seasonal light displays, do some holiday shopping and have some fun before the festive season kicks in with an early season getaway to #Whistler!

Whistler, B.C. – Experience the festive cheer before the holidays arrive as Whistler lights up the Village early with fun-filled activities and entertainment this winter season. Uncover incredible value on accommodation while exploring a quieter pace in the Village, a myriad of signature winter activities and countless family-fun experiences.

As Whistler lights up the Village with thousands of twinkling lights and sparkling decorations, explore iconic winter activities such as outdoor ice skating at Whistler Olympic Plaza, shopping at the holiday markets, as well as touring and admiring the intricate hotel lobby festive displays. New this year, families can enjoy free and fun activities and entertainment even sooner as free Family Après at Whistler Olympic Plaza will begin earlier this season on Mondays and Thursdays starting December 9 to January 2, 2020 and Mondays and Wednesdays from January 6 to March 25, 2020.

Take in the cheerful vibe and start tackling the holiday shopping list early! With rooms starting from $119 per night, guests booking two or more nights between December 1-15 will receive two free $25 Shopping Vouchers to redeem at 30 participating retail locations.

As Whistler’s signature winter adventures and experiences begin to gear up for the season, there’s plenty to explore. New this year, Vallea Lumina will offer a special winter season edition of its signature multi-media night walk, which immerses guests in a light show set deep in old growth forests. Early season also offers the opportunity to warm up those ski legs and enjoy quieter slopes as Whistler Blackcomb opening on November 28. Experience even more value on the mountains with Stay and Ski Packages, which offer guests discounted lift tickets when they book accommodation; the longer the stay, the more they can save.

While the slopes and Village may be quieter, early season in Whistler continues to offer an exciting events and festival lineup. Experience fresh films, special guests, film industry summits and events as the Whistler Film Festival returns December 4 – 8. The five-day festival is action-packed featuring 86 innovative and original films from around the world as well as special guests Simon Pegg, Chelsea Peretti and Joseph Pantoliano in attendance this year. Feel the adrenaline and cheer on more than 100 of the world’s fastest luge athletes on ice as they compete at the Whistler Sliding Centre in the Viessmann Luge World Cup on December 13 - 14.

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.

Discover everything Whistler has to offer this winter 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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