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260  P A CIFIC NOR THWEST REGION B Y REGION

8 Whistler

Mild Pacific weather, reliable snow, and the greatest vertical
rises of any ski resorts in North America make Whistler one
of the most popular winter sports destinations in the world.
Visitors flock to the two side-by-side mountains of Whistler
and Blackcomb, linked by the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, where
activities include dogsledding, snowshoeing, and snow-
mobiling. In summer, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing,
and horseback riding take place around the lakes and at One of a range of restaurant patios
nearby wilderness locations such as Garibaldi Provincial in Whistler Village
Park. Whistler also has four championship golf courses
and is considered one of the top golf destinations in
Canada. In 2010, Whistler co-hosted the Winter Olympic
games with Vancouver.
Blackcomb Mountain
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Upper
Village
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Village North
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The Rendezvous on Blackcomb Mountain
Snowboarders and skiers relax, refuel, and enjoy spectacular views at
the Rendezvous restaurant and day lodge atop Blackcomb Mountain.

KEY
1 Blackcomb Mountain is 7,494-ft-
(2,284-m-) high and has more than
100 marked trails and seven alpine
bowls, two of which are glaciers.
Its longest run covers a 7-mile
(11-km) stretch.
2 Whistler Mountain is 7,160-ft-
(2,182-m-) high and has more
than 100 trails, and nine alpine . Fairmont Chateau Whistler
bowls, one of which is a glacier. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler (see p291) is as much a
Its skiable terrain covers 7.4 sq miles tourist attraction as it is a hotel, with its art-filled lobby,
(19 sq km). luxurious tapestries and chandeliers, and rooftop
garden terrace.
For hotels and restaurants see pp290–91 and pp304–5

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