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Essentials
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- Book Now 2012/13 for the best early bird prices
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Resort Height
675m (2,214ft)
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Transfer time
Vancouver 2 hrs 30 mins.
Coach transfers included, car hire and private transfers available at a supplement. -
Typical costs
• coffee £1 • coke £1 • beer £2 • large pizza £10 • bottle of house wine £14 • sandwich £2.50
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
glacier resort
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Fly from
Gatwick and Heathrow direct. In-direct flights from most other regional airports.
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
5
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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So what's it like?
Canadian skiing at its best, perfect for all abilities
Host of the 2010 Winter Olympics and consistently ranked number one ski resort in North America, Whistler is hard to beat. Sitting side by side Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain each boast over 100 runs and are blessed with 10 metres of snow in an average season. The slopes run down into the village where you will find lively après-ski just steps away, with nightlife running into the early hours. The village offers a wealth of shops and a range of dining and accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Ski information
Beginners
Beautiful scenic runs gently meander down the mountain and finish off at the village so a well earned 'pick-me-up' will definitely be the order of the day.
Intermediates
Enjoy skiing on slopes groomed to velvety perfection and beautiful long cruising runs, not to mention the incredibly spectacular scenery. Take the Peak chairlift to the top of Whistler mountain and enjoy the blue Peak to Creek run.
Advanced
The 12 massive high alpine bowls offering endless off-piste challenges and oceans of powder. The 3 glaciers ensure 100% guaranteed snow all season. Recommended is the Blackcomb Glacier, accessed by Spanky's ladder and Whistler, West, Bagel and the new Flute bowls for some powder skiing.
Nightlife
Probably the best après-ski and nightlife of any Canadian resort • lively post ski drinks at the GLC or Longhorn at Whistler base, Merlin’s at Blackcomb and Dusty’s at Creekside - which is where the locals go • for something a little more refined an après ski drink around the fire pits at the Fairmont is worth it and the bars at the Hilton and Four Seasons are very nice • later on the Brew House is where to head if there’s a hockey match on but all the bars within the village are pretty good • for clubs Mojos and Garfinkel are always popular
Activities
· Heli-skiing and sightseeing · Cross-country skiing · Sleigh rides · Snowshoeing · Snowmobiling · Zip trekking · Excellent shopping · Spectacular mountain-top sightseeing · Trips to Vancouver and local ice hockey matches
Eating out
A huge range and types of restaurants and all of which are really well priced • if you’re after cheap and cheerful then there’s plenty on offer, the Spaghetti Factory or Longhorn Saloon are popular • for really good Canadian fare (ribs, wings, nachos etc etc!) head to the Brew House • the Mongolie Grill and Sushi Village are good fun • massive range of fine dining restaurants, personal favourites would have to be the Aubergine Grill at the Westin and Sidecut at the Four Seasons
Weddings
Make your vows in Whistler, the perfect wedding destination. Choose from a unique setting on the slopes, in the Fairmont Chateau wedding chapel or in the warmth at the Edgewater Lodge.
Call the weddings team on 0871 230 8123 (call charges apply) for more information.Families
The Whistler Kids Ski & Snowboard School offers daily group lessons for all ages and abilities. Ski programmes start from 3-17 years with 5 day courses from Monday to Friday and two day courses over the weekend. Snowboard programmes start from 6 years - teens. All day programmes include lunch. Infant and toddler care is available for ages 3 months - 36 months from C$95.
Money Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
• Lift Pass: Pre-book lift passes by 15/11 and receive up to 50% discount against resort pricing
• Equipment hire: Pre-book equipment hire and receive a 33% discount against resort rates
• Tuition: Buy 3 days Adult Daily Tuition and only pay for 2 days, need to be consecutive days
• Kids Ski Free: FREE lift pass for children 12 and under with each adult pre-booking a lift pass for the same duration. Valid all season.
• Kids Rent Free: FREE equipment hire for children 12 and under with each adult pre-booking rental equipment for the same duration. Not applicable to
boots only or beginner skis/board only rental. Valid all season.
To book Kid Ski and Rent Free please contact the North American reservation team on 0871 971 0579
Please note offers are only available when you pre-book before travel. Contact Reservations or visit our website for qualifying conditions and extra information.
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Tue 19 March 2013 | London Gatwick | Whistler in Canada | Self catering |
£792 based on 4 sharing |
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| Tue 19 March 2013 | London Gatwick | Whistler in Canada | Self catering |
£792 based on 4 sharing |
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| Tue 19 March 2013 | London Gatwick | Whistler in Canada | Self catering |
£827 based on 4 sharing |
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| Tue 19 March 2013 | London Gatwick | Whistler in Canada | Bed and breakfast |
£836 based on 4 sharing |
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| Tue 19 March 2013 | London Gatwick | Whistler in Canada | Self catering |
£853 based on 4 sharing |