Vancouver Sun

Feel the Holiday Vibe Early

- MICHELLE FERNANDES

You don’t have to wait for the holidays to experience a winter wonderland adorned with twinkly lights and surrounded with festive cheer; it’s closer than you think!

Whistler Village is glowing with a joyful vibe early this month. Not only are there plenty of ways to save while you stay, with deals on accommodat­ion and popular activities, you can get all the same festive feels as Christmas week, and for great value to boot.

In the weeks leading up to the holidays, there’s a slower pace in Whistler to enjoy. You can wander along the Village Stroll, admire the twinkly lights, and dip into the many shops where you might just find that perfect last-minute gift. If you’re feeling hungry, simply step into any of the restaurant­s scattered throughout the village for a cozy meal, pick-me-up cocktail, or steaming hot chocolate.

Winter fun on or off the slopes come easy in Whistler. Enjoy a family skate in Olympic Plaza, or soar through the air on a zipline adventure. Step into a gondola to hit the slopes where you can enjoy a few more laps as the mountain is quieter before the holidays. And, this winter, Whistler Blackcomb has introduced three new lifts to help speed you up to your next run.

Don’t forget, you can also save the longer you stay with Stay and Ski packages that offer discounted lift tickets when you book accommodat­ion. It’s the perfect way to play more on the slopes while you save.

As locals, BC and Washington residents can reap the benefits of exclusive access to special perks through the Whistler Rewards program. Sign-up is free and for every fifth night booked you’ll receive a $50 credit towards your next stay. The best part? The nights booked don’t have to be consecutiv­e, so you can spread out your visits throughout the year. Sign up today at whistler.com/rewards.

Feel the holiday magic and experience Whistler by taking advantage of early season deals and the best rates available when you visit whistler.com.

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