Whistler Hotel Guide » Whistler Activities http://www.whistlerhotelguide.com Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:12:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Whistler Village http://www.whistlerhotelguide.com/whistler-activities/whistler-village/ http://www.whistlerhotelguide.com/whistler-activities/whistler-village/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:17:13 +0000 http://www.whistlerhotelguide.com/whistler-village/ Whistler, a popular year-round resort village and skiing destination, is cradled by Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.

Walking trails start at Whistler Village for such destinations as Alta and Lost lakes, nearby alpine meadows and glacier regions. Mountain biking enthusiasts can test their mettle atop Whistler Mountain. Climbing to 6,000 feet, a gondola or chairlift ride up Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, respectively, affords a breathtaking view of the surround. The Valley Trail is available for roller skating, cycling and walking. Day excursions to the southern Cariboo region are available aboard the British Columbia Railway. This railway also makes daily runs to Whistler from North Vancouver; phone 604-984-5246.Several golf courses as well as tennis facilities and riding stables provide additional opportunities to enjoy the area in summer. The Whistler River is known for white-water rafting.

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