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DESTINATIONS
WHISTLER
★★
Whistler is a resort town about two hours from Vancouver. Nestled high in
the southern Pacific Ranges of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains, Whistler
offers exhilarating outdoor adventures and activities year-round and is one
of the most popular tourist destinations in Canada. Best known for its world-
class ski slopes, Whistler also boasts golf courses, tennis courts and many
hiking trails with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.
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S E A TO S K Y HIG H WAY,
TO W HIS T L E R
WHAT TO DO
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WHISTLER Transit Exchange to Upper a quiet picnic. After lunch, Provincial Park. This scenic
VILLAGE ★★ Village. Otherwise, the village hike one of the many trails flight will take you over
Located at the base of offers pay parking (Day Lots and drink in the spectacular majestic glaciers, dizzying
Whistler and Blackcomb 1 to 5). Whistler Village and mountain scenery. The free mountain peaks, volcanic
Mountains, Whistler Village is Village North are easily Route 8 shuttle will take formations and alpine
the central neighbourhood of explored on foot. you to Lost Lake in July meadows surrounding the
the town of Whistler. There’s Gondola Transit Exchange and August, when there is turquoise waters of Lake
always something to see and Blackcomb Way, Whistler / no parking at the lake. The Garibaldi. And if you watch
do, and the sights and sounds 604-938-0388 shuttle leaves from the carefully, you may spot a
change with the seasons. With Gondola Transit Exchange wandering black bear feeding
its magnificent scenery and PICNIC AT LOST (Blackcomb Way, Whistler / on wild berries, or mountain
panoply of outdoor activities LAKE PARK ★ 604-938- 0388), where you goats looking for a salt marsh.
of all kinds, the Village will be Situated around tranquil can park in one of the nearby This is sure to be a high point
your gateway to adventure! Lost Lake, this secluded park pay parking lots (Day Lots 1 to in your Western Canadian
Relax and enjoy the friendly offers a sandy beach, pristine 5). RV parking is available in adventure!
Whistler atmosphere and swimming waters and more Day Lot 3. WHISTLER AIR TOUR: 604-932-6615
unique mountain culture! and is within walking distance WWW.HARBOURAIR.COM/TOURS/
To get to Whistler Village, from Whistler Village. It is SEAPLANE TOUR ★★ WHISTLER
you can take the free Route a perfect place to recharge Enjoy a bird’s eye view
5 shuttle from the Gondola your batteries or to enjoy of breathtaking Garibaldi
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W HIS T L E R V IL L AG E
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IN U K S H U K O N W HIS T L E R M O U N TA IN S E A PL A N E OV E R FLIG H T
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
DESTINATIONS
PEAK 2 PEAK NEARBY
GONDOLA ★
The Peak 2 Peak gondola, —
which links Whistler and SEA TO SKY Once at the top, many other BRANDYWINE
Blackcomb Mountains in GONDOLA ★★★ adventures for all ages await. FALLS ★
about 11 minutes, is not your British Columbia’s ‘‘Newest You will have access to a wide Twenty minute from Whistler
average gondola ride. A feat Attraction’’, the Sea to Sky array of outdoor experiences along Highway 99 you
of engineering, it boasts gondola lives up to its name, including the spectacular will find Brandywine Falls,
the longest unsupported transporting visitors high Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, a spectacular 70 metre
lift span in the world (3.024 above the coast for a thrilling picnicking, a café terrace, waterfall, is located within
kilometres) and is the adventure and stunning vistas. rock climbing and many hiking Brandywine Falls Provincial
highest lift of its kind with an trails. Open every day from Park. The waterfall is best
elevation of 436 metres. The Your adventure begins with May 17-Oct. 27, 2019 from 10 seen from the viewing
special glass-bottom gondola a 10-minute gondola ride to a.m. to 6 p.m. (until 8 p.m. on platform, which also
is a thrilling experience that 885 metres above sea level. Friday-Saturday), and daily in presents some marvelous
offers stunning 360-degree The ride up to the summit low season from 10 a.m. to 4 views of Daisy Lake and the
views of Whistler Village, provides sweeping views ★★★ p.m. surrounding mountains. The
mountain peaks, lakes, glaciers of Howe Sound, the majestic 36800 HIGHWAY 99, SQUAMISH 30-minute round trip hike to
and forests. Open year-round. coastal forest and surrounding 604-892-2550 the viewpoint is easy and well
mountains. WWW.SEATOSKYGONDOLA.COM worth the effort!
Peak 2 Peak Gondola terminal 604-986-9371
can be reached via the
Whistler Village Gondola
(4309, Skiers Plaza, Whistler).
The gondola runs daily from
late May to mid-September,
and Saturday-Sunday only
from mid-September to early
October. Operating hours:
Peak 2 Peak Gondola - 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. / Whistler Village
Gondola - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(opens earlier and closes later
in high season).
604-967-8950
WWW.WHISTLERBLACKCOMB.
COM/EXPLORE-THE-RESORT/
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ACTIVITIES-AND-EVENTS/
SUMMER-ACTIVITIES/PEAK-2-
PEAK-360-EXPERIENCE PE A K 2 PE A K GO N D O L A
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W IN T E R IN B L ACKCO M B
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
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W HIS T L E R A R E A
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G A RIBA L DI L A K E
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
DESTINATIONS
WHERE TO EAT FESTIVAL
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1 LA CANTINA URBAN with locals and visitors alike! Kokanee Crankworx Freeride extreme events and more. Huge
TACO BAR ($) Open daily from 3 p.m. for Mountain Bike Festival crowds of spectators gather to
La Cantina is the place to go cocktails and 5 p.m. for dinner. Dates: August 9 to 18, 2019 watch the many events in each
for the best tacos in a variety 110-4222 VILLAGE SQUARE Annual celebration of downhill year’s line-up.
of forms, as well as delicious WHISTLER mountain biking with world-class www.crankworx.com/festival/whistler
burritos, soups and salads. Also 604-932-4540 competitions, demonstrations,
offers gluten-free, vegan and WWW.ARAXI.COM
vegetarian options. A must for
lovers of Mexican food! Open 5 RIMROCK CAFE &
daily from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. OYSTER BAR ($$$-$$$$)
129-4340 LORIMER ROAD Consistently ranked among
WHISTLER the top restaurants in Whistler,
604-962-9950 the Rimrock Café is a Whistler
WWW.TACOSLACANTINA.CA icon. Its chef and owner Rolf
Gunther has clearly found a
2 SUSHI VILLAGE winning formula, offering a
JAPANESE CUISINE ($$) unique fine dining experience
This local favourite offers a in a rustic elegant atmosphere
range of Japanese cuisine typical of mountain resort
including soups, salads, sushi, towns. The menu features
Teriyaki dinners and hot Pacific Northwest cuisine with
pots. There’s something for seafood, fresh fish and game.
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everyone! Open Friday-Sunday Open daily from 5:30 p.m. to
from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
every evening from 5 p.m. to 2117 WHISTLER ROAD
10 p.m. WHISTLER
11-4340 SUNDIAL CRESCENT 604-932-5565
WHISTLER WWW.RIMROCKCAFE.COM E V E NIN G A RO U N D A FIR E C A M P
604-932-3330
WWW.SUSHIVILLAGE.COM
3 CREEKBREAD ($$)
Creekbread specializes in
gourmet organic pizza cooked
in a wood-fired stone oven.
With its delicious food and
friendly atmosphere, it will be a
favourite for the whole family.
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Open Sunday to Thursday from
4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday-
Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9:30
p.m.
2021 KAREN CRESCENT C A N A DI A N RO CKIE S
WHISTLER
604-905-6666
WWW.CREEKBREAD.COM
4 ARAXI RESTAURANT &
BAR ($$$)
Voted the best restaurant in
Whistler, dinner at Araxi is a
gourmet pleasure every visitor
should experience! With its
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menu entirely built around
regionally-sourced ingredients
(right down to the fish and
seafood) and a very extensive
W HIS T L E R CO N D OS
wine cellar, Araxi is a favourite
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
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