December 20, 2011 - Whistler hotels, packages, lift pass deals! This winter season we are happy to over you the deals in: Whistler hotels and accommodations specials! Whistler ski and accommodation packages! Great deals on Whistler skiing passes & equipment rentals! To top it off, some the Nita Lake Lodge special comes with complimentary free breakfast. Our package offers at the Westin Resort & Spa comes with lift tickets included! How awesome is that? When booking a Whistler skiing package (depending on the item) - guests also get to enjoy skiing with our Whistler tour guide which is a personalized specialty that is not available everywhere. Some awesome events to catch while in Whistler this holiday season include: - Fresh Tracks Mountain Top Breakfast (Dec 16, 2011 - April 9, 2012) - Free Sunday Night Fire& Ice Show (starts Dec 18, 2011) |
October 8 - Hot Deals in Whistler!
Whistler Ski & Snowboard Turkey Sale / Oct 7-10
Whistler Horizons Hotel Deals:
1. Four Seasons Hotel – $205/night with a FREE Room Upgrade. Call us at 2. Evolution Lodge – Early booking offer 30% OFF - Arrivals Nov 25th – February 29th, 2012: Book by November 15th, 2011. 3. October is HOT TUB Month - Every Monday there will be a draw for a free upgrade to a hot tub suite for reservations arriving on the upcoming Friday. That’s right if you ensure you’ve booked your reservation for the upcoming weekend (2 nights), prior to Monday, you will be eligible to for a complimentary upgrade to a hot tub suite! |
September 13, 2011 - Whistler Winter Events and Activities
November 30 to December 4 - Whistler Film Festival December 9 to 10 - Viessmann Luge World Cup December 12 - GMC Race Centre opens on Blackcomb daily - free racing or group events December 18 - Park Rider Ski and Snowboard Event – Jump Fest December 31 - First Night Whistler January 12 - Kokanee Valley Race Series January 28 - TELUS Mobility Winter Classic Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Event
Check out our skiing and winter activities with Whistler Horizons - call us to book them with your Whistler accommodation!
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July 12, 2011 – Kokanee Crankworx & July Events Calendar
Make sure to contact us in order to find the latest package offers and savings on hotels and accommodation in Whistler so you can enjoy July's amazing event line-ups. July is one of the most exciting months to visit Whistler because of all the fun events going on! The biggest event starting July 15th - 24th is Whistler's Kokanee Crankworx - which is a major biking events that showcases professional mountain, BMX and street biking skills, stunts and more. During the weeks of 15th - 24th Whistler Horizons will be keeping you up-to-date on all the events - including the outdoor expo, pro riding demonstrations, free music and entertainment. Here is a line-up of additional events and activities to enjoy during the month of July in Whistler! 1. Canadian National BBQ Championships (July 29 - 31): Incredible Food, Great Music and Live Entertainment. The Canadian National BBQ Championships competition is the highlight of the Pacific Northwest's competitive BBQ circuit. 2. Feast In The Mountains (July 31): Feast in the Mountains showcases BC's culinary bounty by transforming Whistler's Rebagliati Park into a roaming gourmet sampling of local foods. Spend a summer's afternoon amidst the Coast Mountains, wander the park and savour the creations of BC's best. Visit each vendor booth comprising of award-winning chefs, farmers, food artisans, vintners and brewers for a sampling of their offerings. Feast in the Mountains raises funds for FarmFolk/CityFolk. 3. Mountain Top BBQ Series Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings (Till Sept. 4): Dine at 6,000 ft on Whistler Mountain with mouth watering BBQ chicken and pork, fresh corn on the cob, oven baked biscuits, and select desserts. Whistler Village Gondola open to 8pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 4. ArtWalk (July 1 -Aug 31): ArtWalk returns to Whistler Village for summer 2011 with approximately 15 to 25 non-traditional host galleries and exhibiting artists. |
June 13, 2011 – Whistler Summer Eevents
Make sure to check out these exclusive Whistler events that make it the most exciting resort in the summer. Give us a call to inquire further about any of these summer events.
Billabong Ante Up : This five star Ticket to Ride (TTR) World Snowboard Tour event is back at Whistler Blackcomb back for its second year in a row on July 1. Ante Up will take place at the top of Whistler Mountain and is the marquee event for the TTR World Snowboard Tour for the 2011-2012 season. It is also a qualifying event for the 6Star Billabong Innsbruck Air and Style event that will take place in February 2012. Warrior Dash : On August 6 the ultimate event for thrill-seeking athletes will take place on Blackcomb Mountain. Warrior Dash is a 3-5 kilometer race where participants will take on intense obstacles, and celebrate their achievement with music, beer, and muddy shorts. Kokanee Crankworx : Kokanee Crankworx is the most prestigious showcase of amateur and professional freeride mountain biking in the world. Hitting Whistler July 15 to 24 this year, the festival will include outdoor expos, demo centres and live music. and all events are spectator friendly and great to watch. BBQ Championships : Local legends and world champions alike will gather at Dusty’s Bar & BBQ in Creekside July 29 to 31 to compete in the Whistler BBQ Championships. This event is the highlight of the Pacific Northwest’s competitive BBQ circuit and will feature great samples, live music and cooking demonstrations. Guests can also purchase the $5 Visitors Pass which provides access to sampling priority from the competitors and access to the Coca Cola Sampling Booth. 5 Peaks : On August 20 runners from all over BC will descend on Whistler Mountain to experience the ultimate off-road challenge. The course will take competitors over rocks, roots, tree stumps and logs, up ski hills and hiking trails and through puddles, mud and snow. |
June 13,2011 – Whistler Summer Activities
Contact Whistler Horizons today to inquire about any of the following summer activities, how to include them in your holiday package and what are the best Whistler hotels to stay at to enjoy some of these activities. Alpine Tube Park : Due to a high late season snowpack, Whistler Blackcomb will be opening a summer tube park in the Whistler alpine for the second year in a row. Guests heading up the mountain will be able experience the thrill of sliding on snow for as long as the snowpack allows. The Coca Cola Summer Tube Park will open on May 28 and will consist of three lanes located at the top of the Whistler Village Gondola near the Whistler PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Terminal. Tickets are $5 for unlimited runs and are available at the Roundhouse Traders desk in the Roundhouse Lodge. Horstman Glacier Skiing/Riding : For those who cannot wait until next winter season, the Horstman Glacier will be open for summer skiing/riding June 18 to July 24 from 12pm to 3pm daily. The conditions are expected to be excellent on the glacier this year after terrific late season snowfall. The glacier experience is perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers and riders and offers the opportunity for guests to improve their jump and freestyle skills. A number of ski and snowboard camps will also use the Horstman Glacier during the summer months and will have Olympic champions and the hottest pros in the industry as coaches. Upload to the glacier begins at 11am from the base of Blackcomb Mountain via the Wizard Express and Solar Coaster Chairs to the Rendezvous. Guests can then take a shuttle bus to the 7th Heaven Express Chair which takes them to the top of Blackcomb Mountain. Sightseers are also welcome to check out the glacier by following the same upload route. Lunch and great views are available at the Horstman Hut. Alpine Hiking and Sightseeing : Alpine hiking and sightseeing at Whistler Blackcomb during the summer months begins by uploading the Whistler Village Gondola or the Wizard Express open chair lift at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. A 30 minute journey brings guests to the top of the mountain where vistas and great photo opportunities are never in short supply. From there guests can experience the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola which spans the distance between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and offers a breathtaking 4.4 kilometer journey over the Fitzsimmons Valley. While connecting the incredible high alpine terrain of both mountains, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola provides access to over 50 kilometres of hiking and walking spread over 18 trails (12 on Whistler and six on Blackcomb) which offer views of glaciers, snow-capped peaks and alpine meadows. As Whistler Blackcomb transitions into summer after the second snowiest season on record, there is still a lot of snow in the alpine, so hiking trails will open as the snowpack allows. Lunch at Christine’s : Christine’s in the Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb Mountain will be open for lunch from June 18 to September 5 and is Whistler Blackcomb’s signature full service alpine restaurant during the summer months. The menu at Christine’s specializes in mountain comfort dishes designed to showcase fresh local ingredients and features an excellent selection of BC wines. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 604-938-7437. Mountain Top BBQs : From June 24 to September 4 the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain hosts Mountain Top Dining every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The menu includes Whole Hog Fridays, Prime Rib & Slow Smoked BBQ Saturdays and Pacific Seafood Grill Sundays. Dinners will be served buffet style and will include fresh salads and delicious deserts to accompany the mouth-watering BBQ. Tickets can be purchased by visiting Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations or by calling 1-800-766-0449. BC Winemaker’s Dinners : Due to the popularity of the Winemaker’s Après Series during the winter months, for the first time ever Whistler Blackcomb will be hosting BC Winemaker’s Dinners in the Roundhouse Lodge this summer. On three select evenings only, BC’s best wines will be paired with culinary delights from Steeps Grill and Wine Bar for the ultimate alpine dining experience. Dates for the Winemaker’s Dinners include Inniskillin Okanagan winery on July 2, Nk’Mip Cellars Winery on August 12 and See Ya Later Ranch Winery on September 3. Adventure Zone at Blackcomb Base : The Adventure Zone in the Upper Village at the base of Blackcomb offers a variety of activities fun for the whole family. The Adventure Zone will be open June 18 to September 5 from 10am to 6pm daily and until 8pm on Saturdays. A short walk from Whistler Village, the Adventure Zone features activates such as the Little Mountain Golf Centre, the Westcoaster Luge, Blackcomb Horse and Pony Trail Rides, The Core Climbing Wall, Batter-Up Batting Cage, Hot Wheelz Go Carts, a Balloon Slide and a Bouncy Castle. Farmer’s Markets : Beginning June 19 the Whistler Farmer’s Market will come to the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village every Sunday and Wednesday. The market is open from 11am to 4pm and features a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, arts, crafts and jewellery created by local Whistler artisans. |
May 9, 2011 – Whistler Golf Golfing in Whistler is a perfect activity for the upcoming summer season. Whistler Horizons offers many holiday packages that include golf features with your accommodation. Our Whistler golf page describes several different excellent golf courses we suggest you try out during your stay at Whistler. A lot of the golf courses accommodate a hotel – such as the Nicklaus North Golf course and Chateau Whistler Golf course. The Fairmont Chateau golf course is the most illustrious course and could be my favorite course I have ever played in Whistler. The rates typically start upwards of $175 for a round but it is the type of course you have to play at least once. My grandpa played golf his entire life and this was his favourite course ever, which speaks for itself. If you have the time and money I would highly recommend taking a moment to enjoy this Whistler golf course. The views and style of play on this course are like no other. Nicklaus North was designed by the “Golden Bear” Jack Nicklaus. This course is about a five minute drive outside of Whistler and is a semi private course. You can hop on for $109 CAD as of September 21. The course is home to the skins game which has been played by Freddie Couples, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Vijay Singh and of course Jack Nicklaus. You will commonly cross the path of black bears so watch your food. There is lots of water on this course so bring a spare ball. You always have the choice of playing Furry Creek which is a cart course located just outside of Squamish. This is a difficult and long course but it has some spectacular views and unique holes on the ocean and in the mountains. |
May 6, 2011 - Free Activities in Whistler If it’s your first time to Whistler or for those that just don’t know, here is my top five list of things to do on a hot day in Whistler 1. Lakes, lakes, lakes: Lost lake is very popular but if you walk along the lost lake path you can access the dog beach which is nice for swimming to the dock. You may even catch a bare bum or two from the nude docks just down the way. 2. Ropeswings: Alta Lake has a couple great ropeswings that are fun to get a lil’ risky on. Double gainers are strongly encouraged! 3. Beach sports: Volleyball, soccer, bocce and flip cup tournaments can be found at Rainbow Park all summer long along with all the best looking Whistler local girls. 4. Whistler Farmers Market: Every weekend in the summer between June 20th and October 10th enjoy tasty artisan foods, live cooking demos by Whistler’s Chefs, local artists, musicians and face painting. 5. Tennis: There are several locations with free tennis courts. The number one secret spot is located right next to the Four Seasons Resort and Spa (which has $2 beers on Friday nights). For more ideas and info call toll free 1 877 743 8589 and ask to speak to Mike. Enjoy!!! |
April 24, 2011 - Whistler Accommodation (TOP 5) Nita Lake Lodge – This 5-star accommodation is the best rated in Lodging Whistler. Nita Lake Lodge includes a beautiful interior space and amazing views on Whistler Resort and Whistler ski mountains. This lodging Whistler accommodation is located minutes away from Whistler Village – placing you right next to the most exciting shopping, dining and entertainment at Whistler resort. All rooms at equipped with a Gallery kitchen, a beautiful interior and views, and King Size bends. The Lodge also offers on-site access to gourmet dining, Station Spa and even ski lockers at the top of Whistler mountain. Sundial Boutique Hotel – This 4-star rated boutique Whistler hotel is nothing short of beautiful and comfortable. Starting with it’s modern and comfortable interiors - it is one of the best options for a boutique hotel in Whistler. Sundial Hotel offers guests with Whistler skin in ski out guest services, along with an outdoor pool in the summer and access to 3 on-site restaurants. Pan Pacific – This 4.5 star rated hotel is located right in Whistler Village! It offers stunning rooms and views to Whistler Mountains. The ideal location of the Pan Pacific allows you comfortable access to Whistler skiing, dining and shopping. You are truly in the heart and centre of Whistler resort. All guests also have access to the on-site Pan Pacific lounger where you can experience their amazing complimentary daily buffet breakfasts. Four Seasons Whistler – This 5-star incredible Whistler hotel is located in Upper Whistler Village. What makes the Four Seasons unique is that it offers a unique “home away from home” environment. Enjoy Whistler skiing with their complimentary Whistler ski concierge service. Fairmont Chateau Whistler – This 5-star rated Whistler accommodation provides guests with a truly comfortable Whistler resort experience. Also located in Upper Village – you have direct access to amazing views and Whistler skiing. The Fairmont is a “full-service” hotel, which means you will have on-site access to anything you want to make yourself feel at home and relax to the fullest at Whistler resort. Make sure to check out Fairmont’s dining! |
April 7, 2011 - Whistler Ski Events
In the month of April, the resort has two major Whistler ski events that are stretching over to the weekend. The first event is the Whistler Cup which start Friday on April 8th – 10th. This is an event for juvenile ski racers – there will be 21 national teams and over 375 racers participating. The second event is the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival – happening from April 15th-24th. |
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