Vancouver Sun

All the Reason you Need to Visit

- BY PATRICIA WESTERHOLM

In Whistler, it’s really about the little things. It just so happens that here— in your backyard—all of these little things add up to one massive destinatio­n experience.

There’s never a shortage of reasons to visit Whistler. It is, after all, the number one ski resort in North America, offering the most terrain and one of the longest ski seasons on the planet.

Then there’s the unmistakab­le vibe and energy in the bustling Village, the plethora of activity options, the tantalizin­g culinary scene, the range of cultural offerings and the exciting nightlife.

Of course, most people know all of that already, and for the next part, I’m going to have to ask you to keep this informatio­n between the two of us. After all, we don’t want the locals’ secrets to get out to the masses!

Did you know, for example, that mid-week is a great time to visit Whistler—that the resort is generally less busy than on weekends, and that means no lift lineups and more runs for you? Keep in mind this also means less of a table wait at your favourite restaurant and, even better yet, fewer vehicles on the road. That’s right—no lift lineups, no table waits and smooth sailing along the Sea to Sky. What more do you need? How about great savings on accommodat­ion?

You’re in luck! Whistler has that covered, too.

Whistler.com’s midweek 72-hour promotion begins February 3 and runs until February 5. Save big on select midweek accommodat­ion for arrivals in March and April. With Whistler Blackcomb’s long season, the spring like conditions of March and April can often provide the best skiing—think big snowbase and longer bluebird days = goggle tan.

And when you contact a travel consultant at Whistler.com, you’re speaking to a local expert located in the heart of Whistler Village. Whistler.com offers a number of vacation package options while the Whistler-based travel consultant­s can also customize vacation packages, taking care of flights, transporta­tion, accommodat­ion and activities.

Whistler.com offers the largest selection with no booking fee for accommodat­ion and activities. Call (800) 944-7853 to request a no-obligation quote, or visit whistler.com for more details and offers. And, don’t forget, whistler.com also rewards its BC locals for their loyalty. Whistler Rewards from Whistler. com provides customers with a $50 Whistler.com credit for every fifth night booked, along with priority access and exclusive offers on Whistler activities, events, shopping, dining and more.

 ??  ?? PHOTO BY GRAHAM WINSLET | COAST MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPH­Y COURTESY WHISTLER BLACKCOMB
PHOTO BY GRAHAM WINSLET | COAST MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPH­Y COURTESY WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

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