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| Whistler | ||
| province | British Columbia | |
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| Residents | 8.896 | |
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| Tourist info web | http://www.whistler.ca | |
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Whistler is a city in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada.
background
Whistler is currently one of the hottest winter sports locations in North America as well Venue of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Whistler Village was born on the drawing board and was only founded in 1975. The ski area on Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Moutain is one of the largest in North America with around 230 kilometers of slopes.
Trivia
Whistler Mountain (2182 m), Blackcombe Mountain (2284 m and the Horstman Glacier) and the Longhorn Saloon at the foot of the two mountains are namesake for the development names of Windows, because the developers like to come to skiing from nearby Redmond.
getting there
By plane
Daily flights from Frankfurt / Main to Vancouver, flight duration about 10 hours. From Vancouver you can get to Whistler by bus, taxi or train, often under 2 hours depending on traffic.
By train
There is a daily train from Vancouver to Whistler.
In the street
The Highway 99 from Vancouver to the north was expanded for the 2010 Winter Olympics. The drive from Vancouver takes approximately 90 minutes. (As of June 2007)
By boat
mobility
Whistler has a good bus system, especially in winter, with which you can easily move around the town.
Tourist Attractions
- Brandywine Falls, south of Whistler. Interesting view of the waterfall and the valley from a viewing platform. With approx. 7 km long circular hiking trail for further activities.
- Lost Lake
- Whistler Blackcomb ski area
activities
- Biking
- hike
- Trekking
- Skiing and snowboarding
shop
As a tourist city, Whistler has a large inner city and shopping street with many shops compared to its size.
kitchen
- Old Spaghetti Factory. A complete menu (starter, pasta, dessert and coffee) for $ 12 is delicious and also on a tight budget.
- Longhorn Saloon. Walking distance to Blackcombe and Whistler Mountain.
nightlife
In the village there is the Garfinkels Club, admission from 21, which is well attended almost all year round.
accommodation
security
Signs warn of pumas, the last officially confirmed sighting of which is on the notices. (see image)
health
Practical advice
There are 2 post offices in Whistler
trips
Whistler has a number of tour companies such as Zip Trek. From Whistler, hiking in the mountains is worthwhile (summer), and ice skating and hockey games on the frozen lakes (winter)
literature
The Whistler Book
