Tag: Whistler
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What Do The Locals Do in Whistler?
Getting to call yourself a local in Whistler is one of the luckiest things someone can get the chance to enjoy. Living in Whistler and enjoying all of the beautiful scenery, fantastic food, and wonderful activities allows you to have fun outdoors year-round. If you’re curious about what lifestyle perks come with buying real estate…
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How to explore Vancouver (and Whistler) on a budget
Vancouver is the port of entry for many backpackers visiting Canada. It’s no wonder, with a simple to use transit system, nearby destinations including Vancouver Island, Whistler, and even Seattle, there’s plenty to keep you occupied. Vancouver though, despite being beautiful, is notoriously expensive. Not only to live, but also to travel. Between the high…
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Whistler Blackcomb Trail Map Guide to Getting The Most out of your Ski Trip
Ski & snowboard season has officially kicked off. Explore this detailed Whistler Blackcomb trail map guide and get some up to date info on the slopes. Whistler and Blackcomb are two incredibly popular mountains that are next to each other. Between these two beautiful mountains, patrons have the opportunity to ski or snowboard down two-hundred marked trails within 8,171 acres…
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The Sunday Canadian Travel Video: Whistlers Nightlife
There are two things everyone discovers upon checking out Whistler. First thing is how awesome the mountain is, winter or summer. The second thing they discover, is how awesome Whistlers nightlife is. See for yourself.
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Big win for Backpacking in British Columbia
Chalk one up for the backpacking scene in British Columbia, Hostelling International has unveiled yet another hostel in Canada, this time boasting a 188 bed hostel in Whistler, B.C. This four storey hostel is found in the new Cheakamus Crossing subdivision, that was originally set out for athletes housing during the Winter Games. The 188…
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New HI Hostel opening in Whistler on July 1st, 2010
I love reading that the backpacking scene in Canada is continuing to grow. Particularly in British Columbia, where hostels seem to be popping up frequently. HI Hostels recently announced that the new HI-Whistler hostel will be opening its doors to travelers and backpackers on July 1, 2010. The new Whistler hostel boasts a humongous 180…