Whistler Winter Recreation
In Whistler, snow is a sign that it's time to go and
play outside. And in Whistler Creekside you're at the
heart of it all - a dream destination for the downhill skier with
lifts right outside your hotel door. Legends and First Tracks Lodge
are the definition of ski-in, ski-out accommodations - perfect for
the downhill fan. Evolution is located slopeside, a mere one minute
walk to the Whistler Creekside gondola.
While downhill skiing put
Whistler on the map, today's visitors can partake in a
variety of activities depending on their spirit of adventure.
Guests can recreate Canadian traditions with a horse-drawn sleigh
ride or a dogsled ride at nearby Cougar Mountain. Ice skaters can
choose between the NHL regulation-size hockey rink at Meadow Park
Recreation Centre or any of the area's frozen ponds and
lakes.
Ziptrek lets you experience life from the forest
canopy year round, but sailing among snow-covered branches
is particularly beautiful and quite thrilling. For those unsure
they want to hang upside down suspended by a climbing harness,
there's good old-fashioned tobogganing and its upscale cousin, The Coca Cola
Tube Park.
Whistler is full of great recreational choices for the whole
family.
Olympics Winter Sports Legacy
Winter 2010/11 also marks the first season that the
Whistler Sliding Centre is open to the public. Those with
a need for speed can pair up with an established bobsled driver and
experience Olympic size thrills on the world's fastest ice
track.
Another Olympic legacy is Whistler Olympic Park,
the Nordic sport centre is nestled into the pristine Callaghan
Valley. Although the ski jump remains a training facility only, the
57 km of cross-country tracks are wide open for skiers, with a few
kilometres available for snowshoeing. The turn-off is located 9 km
south of Whistler Village and it's an equal distance to the ample
parking. Off the beaten track, but a definite "must do". Equipment
rentals are available.
Ask your Lodging Ovations representative about these and the
activities listed below.
Winter Activities in Whistler
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