Snowshoe Sign

Irma and I have been visitors to Whistler for many years. If you want to have with us for a visit likely to begin the trip from the city of Vancouver, undoubtedly one of the worlds most beautiful. The two-hour drive to Whistler will take us through the blue waters of Howe Sound, where we see the delivery of ferry people to many destinations such as the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island, Gabriola Island, Victoria and Campbell River, better known as the capital of salmon fishing in Canada, located in the distance.

The road clings to the mountain. Great views of water and snow peaks unfolds before our eyes. How to get to the town of Squamish at the head of the sound, the first of many glaciers come into view, contrasting with the green forests of cedars and Douglas firs fill the valleys. Soon after, we passed the signs of Diamond Head and Elfin Lakes, where ramblers can spend hours or days enjoying the fantastic views of mountain lakes and lush meadows carpeted with the most beautiful and fragrant wildflowers nature has to offer.

As the settlement unit of the road we had some Provincial Parks quietly invites us to pitch our tents or in the park our RV in their camps perfectly maintained. The excitement grows as we reached the first part the named Whistler Creekside and the residential areas surrounding the first high-speed chair lifts. As we enter the glorious valley of Whistler Village, home to 9,000 permanent residents who spend most of their time to spoil the over 2 million visitors who drop by every year to enjoy the many activities the valley has to offer.

Whistler Mountain rooms are visible now, the Top Rated hotels, condominiums and private houses merge into setting up a situation perfect for taking advantage of the Whistler ski area with more than 200 ski runs served by perfectly placed incredible high-speed lifts chair quad and gondolas to take you anywhere you want on the two mountains of Whistler / Blackcomb. Visitors may wish to heli ski the virgin mountain bowls, snowmobile tour over the glaciers of ice and snow extending 1000 meters thick. Perhaps a quiet afternoon of skiing or snowshoeing is more your style.

Summer visitors (almost the same amount seen in summer and winter) you'll love the top golf courses built by the nominal size of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer to name a couple. The adventurers will want to take a ride on jet-boat or glider Pemberton magnificent valley just 25 minutes north of Whistler.

By Indeed, Whistler is the name of the cute groundhog who call each other with great distinctive whistles. Excursion to a high mountain area as blowdown step will give a broad opportunity to see these wonderful creatures up close. Fishing, hiking, gold panning, white water rafting, kayaking, horseback trail rides and will take all the many outdoor activities waiting for you to enjoy during a vacation in the wonderful outdoor Whistler in British Columbia.

Whistler British Columbia is two hours drive north of the beautiful city of Vancouver. You can travel the world for life, but found most picturesque, beautiful and exciting place to see or visit. Just when we thought we could not improve, the Vancouver 2010 Olympics are going to set the place on fire. You must come visit.

About the Author:

Joe and Irma Mac Millan have enjoyed the Whistler Mountain and valley area of British Columbia for many years. They have camped, hiked and skied the mountains and fished and kayaked the rivers and lakes. Their website Whistler-Outdoors is a must visit for anyone considering a trip to Whistler as well as the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. They invite one and all to take a look.

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