Whistler Gay Week, or the Winter Pride, started last Sunday. It is one of the largest gay and lesbian events in Canada and Whistler has lots to offer.

Since it’s Whistler, skiing and snowboarding are some of the most popular activities. And with all the snow forecasted for this week, we call tell it’s going to be epic! There are guided tours of both mountains every day, for all levels, so visitors can discover all the secret spots and cool runs. There will also be lost of other activities organized on the mountain with snowmobile adventures and sleigh rides.

Seminars and workshop for skin care and other beauty treatments are also happening. So everyone will learn how to look their best everyday. Spa treatments and massages will also be available at special deals for the participants. What would be best than a relaxing pampering after a day on the slopes?

Fine dining experience will be offered in some of Whistler’s best restaurants such as the Bavaria or the Bearfoot Bistro. Parties are always major events, and this year respects the customs. There will be singles events, costumed parties, après for girls and boys, martini parties and the famous Snowball.

If you are late for this year or want to come next year, don’t waste your time! Call Aloha Whistler and our experienced staff will work with you to pick the right lodging and book your activities for the length of your vacations.

Everyone knows the Canadian cabin image: a log house in the forest, blanketed by soft snow. Now imagine a five-star cabin, in Whistler, with the convenience of ski-in ski-out. It is Aloha’s Snowridge Log Chalet in Whistler Creekside!

Whistler Creekside, the original Whistler village, is located directly on the slopes of Whistler Mountain. It is only minutes away from the Village and the main restaurants and activities, and there are many shuttles and buses for those who don’t want to drive.

Snowridge offers the luxury of ski-in ski-out, with the Creekside Gondola just a couple minutes down the runs. The Chalet overlooks the Dave Murray Olympic Downhill run; that should inspire some of the guests!

The 4-bedroom log home is built in a distinctive Whistler style on three levels. Spacious and very comfortable, it has an open floor plan living area, including gourmet kitchen, billards room, media room and fireplace. Bathrooms have soaker tubs for a relaxing time after a day of outdoor activities. The chalet accommodates up to 8 people very comfortably and has all the amenities for a worry-free stay, including private laundry, parking, wireless Internet…

The Snowridge Log Chalet is just one of the many exclusive and impressive Whistler accommodations that Aloha Whistler has to offer. You can view a complete list of our lodging on our website www.alohawhistler.com and don’t hesitate to contact us for any question you may have or to book your accommodation.

The 2007 Whistler Film Festival (the seventh event) was a huge success. And plans are starting to make the 2008 Festival even bigger and better.

About 7,000 people attended the festival this winter, some coming from far away to see the movie selection. It was a boost for Whistler, a blast for locals and visitors, and success for all the movies presented. For the first time, a major broadcaster covered the event with a clip in Entertainment Tonight this January.

Movies starts where seen in the Village’s streets and the Mountain’s slopes, and we have heard that some major industry deals were made during the event, particularly the agreement PKU Starlight and Movie Plus to co-produce a live action version of “Mulan” next year.

But even with all this success, plans for 2008 are already starting. Whistler’s Monthly Independent Film Series will show some of this year’s best indies. With Whistler Stories, it’s up to four filmmakers who will be awarded cash and in-kind commissions to help them make a short film about Whistler and the surrounding area.
And of course, the call for submission for the 2008 Whistler Film Festival is getting closer.

The Whistler Film Festival is an example of Whistler’s world wide reputation not only as a –wonderful- ski and snowboard destination, but also as a cultural hub for all arts. Come discover this unique place, book your Whistler accommodation with Aloha Whistler.

An appropriate post for Valentine’s Day! Whether it is for a special occasion such as today or simply a need for fresh air, a Whistler vacation is always welcomed.

The Blackcomb Lodge is at the centre of all activities in Whistler. Restaurants, cinemas, art galleries surround the hotel, the Gondolas to Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are a short two-minute walk away, and cafés and stores surround you.

The Blackcomb Lodge one bedroom + loft accommodation selected by Aloha Whistler allows you to benefit from all the advantages of an hotel with the indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna, but with a fully equipped kitchen, it also allows you to stay in and live the domestic life if you prefer.

The unit is beautifully finished and appointed for a comfortable yet practical interior. The main floor has a full kitchen, a cosy living area, and a king bed. Two twin beds are located in the loft and the sofa is a pull-out, in case some friends decide to come along.

Aloha Whistler is always trying to find the best accommodations in Whistler so whatever the size of your group and your budget, you will be able to have the perfect lodging for your Whistler vacations. Contact us today to book for spring skiing!

In case you didn't know yet, Whistler will host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2010 in partnership with Vancouver. It's in two years. And we can't wait!

To make the wait more bearable, Whistler Arts Council and Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad have organized Whistler Celebration 2010, a cultural celebration in parallel with the Winter Olympics in Whistler. During the month of February, many arts and artists will be represented throughout a wide variety of exhibits and events. Showcasing local and international artists, this Celebration is a very small preview of what will happen in 2010 in addition to all the sporting events.

The theatrical arts have been represented earlier this month by Famous Puppet Death Scenes and representations of The Glass Menagerie at MY Millennium Place. The music aficionados had a chance to catch the Pacific West Coast Symphony and many other artists reflecting Canada's energy and diverse cultures, including Maestro, Bitterly Divine and Bombolessé.
Movies are represented by a selection of short films from the Whistler Film Festival on Canada and Mountain Culture.

There will also be screenings of a film about Whistler kids (Made in Whistler) and a Jeff Lowe will present a slideshow about extreme Alpine adventures. Writers will be celebrated with Group Therapy, a storytelling event. There will also be some events that do not belong to any category, except the 'wow' one.

NiX will offer a free public showing of this new experience, a multidisciplinary work involving glass blowers, theater artists and designers. It is Canada's first theatre of ice and snow presenting a fairytale for the end of the world. This will be an open rehearsal for 2010. And finally, during the last days of February a Snow Sculpting event will take place on Whistler Mountain, with the Canadian Team presenting some magnificent and ethereal work.

Whistler offers an incredible combination of sports, outdoor adventures, cultural and arts events. Come discover this unique place and enjoy a true Whistler experience, contact Aloha Whistler today!

Coming to Whistler, you are looking for some excitement, but you might also want to be sure to have a relaxing vacations a little bit away from all the sounds and lights from the Village. Then the Foxglove accommodations in Whistler is for you!

Located in the Upper Village, on the slopes of Blackcomb Mountain, Foxglove is a complex of spacious townhomes. These accommodations are close to all the activities and attractions of the Village, that you can access by a short walk or by taking the free shuttle bus, but they are also far enough to preserve the peace of a true mountain retreat.

Whistler Foxglove Unit #16 is a spacious three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, ready to accommodate up to 8 people very comfortably. Organized on three levels, the lodging is bright and spacious and has been recently renovated.

Slate and hardwood floors, as well as the kitchen's granite counters and the beautiful finishing all around make this home a luxurious mountain retreat. The main floor features an open floor plan with the kitchen, dining room and living room. There is also a gas fireplace to enjoy cozy evenings at home.

With two queen beds or four twin beds plus one queen and one queen-sized sofa bed, it is the perfect accommodation for a family or group of friends. Plus, you are just meters away from the runs of Blackcomb and in the afternoon you can simply ski directly to your door to put your skis at home before heading to the apres. There is also a free shuttle to take you to the Whistler Gondola if you decide to spend the day there.

Aloha Whistler is striving to provide you with a wide selection of Whistler accommodations so you will be able to find the perfect location and size of lodging you need for your vacations. Contact us, we will help you select your accommodation and book your activities.

SPRING INTO ACTION! From April 11 through 20, Whistler invites you the World Ski and Snowboard Festival - the biggest annual celebration of music, arts, sports and culture on the planet! Come and enjoy the best spring skiing in the world, enjoy big name concerts and most of all stay in Aloha Whistler homes at low season prices!

Stay 3 nights and Ski 2 days for only $80/pp/night!
Great Whistler accommodation deals!
* Applied to new reservations only, 4 pp occupancy and valid for the month of April 2008 only.
* Restrictions apply.

Lake Placid Lodge at the Base of Whistler Mountain in Creekside
Stay and Ski in for only $75/pp/night in slopeside Whistler Creekside accommodations.
* Based on 3 nights stay and 2 days skiing
* Applied to new reservations only, 4 pp occupancy and valid for the month of April 2008 only.
* Restrictions apply.

Contact our local, in-resort specialists to get the best insider info and right accommodations for you and yours!

March 8th is International Women’s Day and to celebrate the right way, Whistler is making it week! Charge of the Goddess from March 1st to 9th.

Whistler can be a destination for adventures or relaxation or even a romantic gateway. However during the first week of March, it is becoming the ideal destination for women and their gal pals.

Enjoy ski and snowboard lessons and camps just for women, with women instructors. No pressure, lots of fun. Whether you are a beginner or an expert big mountain skier or rider, there will be something for you.

After that, what could be best than a little shopping? The Showcase shop is organizing an Goddess night for all the ski and snowboard goddesses. Equipment, clothes, fashion… it’s all there for a girls only shopping spree with free drinks and appetizers. It’s also a fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundationso no excuse! If your boyfriend or husband feels left out, don’t worry. A great Grecian style party is happening at the GLC on Saturday March 8th, for Goddesses and Gods. Prizes and giveaways, special drinks and also fundraising for the BC Cancer Foundation.

Aloha Whistler also recommends that you check Whistler's spas and salons, with great packages at all prices, don’t look for an excuse, just book your appointment. For the little one or the big brother, check childcare services offered in Whistler.

For your accommodation, whether you are booking for a party of 10 for a women only week or looking for a quieter place if you bring your family with you, Aloha offers a wide range of Whistler accommodation from condo to townhouse to executive home. Contact us and we will help you find the ideal lodging and book your activities.

Imagine a spacious and comfortable home, directly on the slopes of the mountain resort with the largest terrain in North America, just a couple minutes walk away from fine restaurants, trendy lounges and fashionable shopping.

It’s right here at Cedar Ridge in Whistler! Cedar Ridge is located on the slopes of Blackcomb offering spacious and comfortable townhomes and condos with direct ski-in ski-out access. A luxurious privilege in Whistler. Put your skis on, slide down the Village run and access the Blackcomb or Whistler Gondolas in just a minute.

Cedar Ridge townhome unit 23 in Whistler is a four-bedroom accommodation that can accommodate up to 8 people. The perfect size for a family gathering or a group of friends. And with three bathrooms, no rushing for the morning shower or evening bath. As well for your convenience, a full laundry facility on the first floor.

The open floor-plan of the living area creates a cozy atmosphere, and the wood-burning fireplace brings a real mountain-retreat feeling. With an entertainment center, a fully equipped kitchen (with dishwasher and a bar!) and a dining room, you are set for dinner parties and movie nights. There is a barbecue on the deck and a private hot-tub overlooking Whistler Village.

Aloha Whistler always strives to find unique accommodations in Whistler to offer our customers the choice of location, size and budget. Cedar Ridge townhome, Blueberry executive home or Upper Village condo, Aloha Whistler always finds the best Whistler accommodation for you.