Resort Facts - Whistler |
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| resort altitude |
675 m |
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height at summit |
2285 m |
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size of ski area |
8 171 acres |
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artificial snow |
565 acres |
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snow rating |
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Travel Facts |
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nearest airports |
vancouver
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transfer time |
2 hrs
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Who would love it there ? |
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experts |
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intermediates |
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beginners |
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| boarding | excellent for all levels os boarder. All the main lifts are gondolas or chairs, and a good selection of terrain to suit beginners up to experts. Great powder on the glacier. The resort regularly hosts big snowboard events. |
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family friendly ? |
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Off The Slope |
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eating out |
Excellent range and variety of places to eat. Upmarket to budget, all kinds of cuisines available. Booking ahead is recommended especially during peak season. |
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apres ski |
Whistler is very lively and has something for everyone. Lots of bars with live music, ranging from loud to quieter piano bar style. Bars and clubs are for over 19's only. |
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non skiers |
sports centre with full range of fitness facilities, several luxurious spas, walks by the lake, 8 screen cinema, snowmobile trips, excursions to Vancouver and Squamish available. |
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