ALOHA WHISTLER ACCOMMODATIONS BLOG

Date: Friday, September 09, 2011
Time: 6.30 pm
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza

If you are a participantor spectator for the GranFondo bike event on Saturday, stay theweekend in Whistler as there is a lot happening. As partof the summer concert series Whistler Presents will be hosting anumber of free performances over the weekend.

The Victoria’s native Kuba Oms will be performing onFriday evening, starting at 6:30 p.m at theWhistler Olympic Plaza. He is known for his electro funktunes.  His music is often likened to a cross betweenJamiroquai, Paolo Nutini, David Gray, Ben Harper and Al Green.

After the performance by Kuba Oms there will be anevening film screening of a classic film called BreakingAway. This classic comedy from 1979 was an Academy Awardwinner.  Enjoy the evening as you get to watch a movie in theoutdoors and see the sun set behind Whistler and BlackcombMountain. Bring warm clothes and snuggle up under a blanket towatch this movie about four friends who come to terms with lifeafter high school.  The film is centered on top-notch cyclistDave (Dennis Christopher) who learns that the world’s bicyclingchampions are always Italian and he attempts to turn himself intoan Italian!

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Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011, Time: 7 pm, Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza

If you are in Whistler for theGranFondo bike event on Saturday September 10^th, why notstay the weekend and check out the free concerts presented byWhistler Presents. The legendary Vancouver rockers 54-40will be performing free at the Whistler Olympic Plaza on Saturdayevening at 7 p.m.

54-40 will be playing all their hits including”I Go Blind”, “Nice to Luv You”, “She La”, “OceanPearl”and “Love You All”. 54-40 was formed in the early80s in Tsawwassen and was a college radio favourite with hits suchas One Gun, One Day in Your Life, Ocean Pearl andothers.   They became famous when their song “I Go Blind”was covered in the mid-1990s by American band Hootie & theBlowfish, and was featured on the first soundtrack to the TV seriesFriends.

This is going to be a great evening to celebrate the GranFondoand experience the amazing outdoor venue at the new WhistlerOlympic Plaza.

Are you looking for Whistler accommodation for the Granfondoweekend?

Check out Aloha’s complete listing of accommodations inWhistler.  Contact our in-resort localexperts for more information about the GranFondo weekend.

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Date: Friday, May 19, 2017
Time: 8:00am
Location: Whistler Village

2017 GO Fest Schedule

GO Fest is all about Whistler’s great outdoors, from the physical activities and adventures that get you out and about, to movies that will inspire you to keep on exploring and arts and culture events that blend time in nature with creativity. Check out the selection of events happening at the 2017 Festival below:

Sport

We’re getting ready to put our lakes, parks and slopes to good use with everything from beach volley ball to tennis, sailing, cycling, paddling, running, yoga and more.

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Clinics

Pick up a new skill or freshen up an old one after winter with a clinic – think sailing, tennis, and cycling. Oh, and there’s a dog training course with Fido, too.

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Arts and Culture

It’s not just about exploring the outdoors- it’s about expanding your mental horizons, too. Sculpt a bear, take dinner and a show, watch an inspiring adventure film or learn more about Whistler’s mountain biking history and heritage.

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Music

From music on the patios to free live concerts, tunes will be in abundance at the festival.

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Village & Valley

The pedestrian-friendly Village Stroll is the perfect place to hang out and catch a couple of events, with free street entertainment daily, markets, car rallies and more. Get closer to nature with valley activities including paddling the River of Golden Dreams and trail running.

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Daily Schedules

Check out what’s on across the festival day by day, and start planning your weekend now.

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RankedNumber One ski resort in North America by severalmagazines and consumer surveys over the year, Whistler is aworld-renowned mountain resort.

With the largest terrain in North America and direct access tothe backcountry, Whistler is a skiers’ dream.

The Most Ski Terrain in North America

The resort of Whistler provides access to Whistler Mountain andBlackcomb Mountain, offering in total 8,171 acres of skiableterrain, the largest terrain available in North America. Fromfamily zones for the beginners to double black diamonds runs abovecliffs, every skier will find terrain for his or her level andskills. Until today, Whistler and Blackcomb were separated by avalley, making going from one mountain to the other a lengthyprocess, but the Peak to Peak Gondola is spanning the distancebetween Whistler and Blackcomb in an eleven-minute journey.Maximize your day and ski Whistler AND Blackcomb!

Ski Lessons & Skills Clinics

Whether you are skiing for the first time, looking for a kidscamp or want to improve your pillow lines, the Whistler Blackcomb SkiSchool offers lessons and programs for skiers of all abilities.Instructors are professionally trained and certified; they adaptthe lesson to the group’s abilities and many speak a secondlanguage, making it easy for foreign tourists.

Lessons are available from a couple of hours to several days andcan be private or in groups depending on your preferences. Thereare also freeride, freestyle, women only and several expert-levelclinics and camps available. Kids lessons and programs are offeredfrom 3-month to 18-year old.

Learn more about our awesome Whistler Ski Packages includingaccommodation, transportation and lift tickets.

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A family-friendly Tube Park on Blackcombmountain at the Excalibur gondola mid-station will thrillyou with a 1,000 feet of sliding fun.

Featuring green, blue and black lanes, a magic carpet to getback to the top, and a fire pit, play area and snack station, theTube Park will let kids of all ages slip & slide well into thenight.

Whistler’s Favourite Family Activity

Open day and evenings, the Tube Park is Whistler’sfavourite family event with a concession stand near by andfire pits to warm cold fingers and toes.

The cost includes a tube. No sleds, toboggans or self-ownedtubes are allowed in the Tube Park. Available – Mini zone withmini-tubes (36″ minimum height restriction).

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Contact us for more details aboutbooking your Whistler snow tubing package.

Snowmobiling is a treasured Whistleractivity that’s fun for everyone; especially families. Youcan ride solo or as a passenger. (It’s can be less expensive ridingas a passenger.) If you aren’t a skier or just need a break fromthe mountain then try snowmobiling.

Snowmobiling for Everyone

Your day begins with a safety lesson. Learn thebasics, get comfortable and then off you go. Trained, professionaland friendly tour guides can take you through backcountry areas,along hidden, snow-covered path ways, and into beautiful winterenvironments.

Each tour operator specializes in different areas and terrain inand around the Whistler valley. Ask about the tours they offer andtheir duration. Expect hours of uninterrupted and high-poweredsnowmobiling fun that can’t be compared.

It’s the best time you’ll have all winter!

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Want to Really Learn How to Ski the Mountain?

Do you just want to rip up the mountain, ski the best places, get a lot of mileage and cut the lines? Do you want confidence and control on all the runs you ski and have the time of your life?

Whistler Blackcomb’s world-famous ski school offers world-class training, skill development and instructor training for experienced skiers and ski pros – or we’ll just take you skiing to all the best spots.

Ski or Ride with an Olympian

Have you ever wondered if you could keep up with the best of the best? Wondered what it would be like to ski or snowboard with some of the best skiers and riders in the world?  How about in one of the best resorts in the world?

Our Ski or Ride with an Olympian program lets you dream big and ride ever bigger.  Find the secret stashes, learn some new techniques, and test your skills along side your favourite Olympic athlete.

Adult Ski School

At Whistler Blackcomb, taking a Ski or Snowboard lesson is about so much more than improving your skiing or riding. It’s about being connected.

Taking a Ski or Snowboard lesson is like having a backstage pass to Whistler – your ticket to the favourite learning grounds on the mountains, the best kept secrets and a pro who will be your guide to all the resort has to offer.

Childrens’ Ski School

Welcome to Whistler Kids where memories and learning are inspired through encouragement, accomplishment and friendship.

Our Service Promise to you: every child will have a fun and memorable learning experience at Whistler Kids.

With so much terrain to explore, enchanted forests and magical castles, each day brings a new adventure and fresh learning experience.

We strive to create the perfect blend of skill development, mountain exploration, social time and fun.

Whistler ski school Packages

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When the runs are not enough, step it upwith Heli Skiing or Riding! One of the true Whistlerexperiences that will leave you with the best powder memories ofyour life.

Endless Freshtracks

Heli skiing is the experience of a lifetime. Ifyou dream of endless untracked powder and no lift-line, this if foryou.

Step in the helicopter with a group of your level and enjoy anepic day. Whistler Heli Skiing covers an area around Whistler ofabout 50 by 30 miles (80km/50km) and bring less than 50 skiers aday around the pics. Needless to say, fresh tracks are thenorm.

Not for Experts Only

Although you might be impressed by theactivity, heli skiing is not only for expert skiers andriders. The knowledgeable professionals of Whistler Heli Skiingoffers packages for intermediate, advance or expert skiers andriders, making sure that you will be in a group of your ability andthat you will enjoy an epic day.

If you have ever watched movies and wonder if you too could skian untouched glacier or rip down a pillow line, you deserve to tryheli skiing or riding.

Whistler heli skiing Packages

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Join us for an unforgettable experience inWhistler’s winter wonderland. A horse drawn sleigh ride isa true Canadian winter outdoor adventure anyone of any age groupcan enjoy.

Sleighs move on metal bottom runners that glide smoothly acrossthe snow. Our sleighs are designed for comfort with padded benchseats and warm blankets to cozy under.

Sleighrides, Hot Chocolate & Jingle Bells

Sip on hot chocolate and listen to the sound of jinglebells while the sleigh is pulled by our precious Percherondraft horses. Our friendly staff (including the horses) will guideyou through Whistler’s snow covered forested trails.

On Blackcomb Mountain, you will be able to view the amazingnight lights of Whistler Village, and explore Whistler Blackcomb bynight.

Our horses are gentle giants who are strong and friendly andthey enjoy having their picture taken or just getting a pat. Theyalways wear show harness with jingle bells for everyone to hear asthey trot up the trail. Our drivers are also tour guides who arehappy to answer any questions about the flora and fauna as well asthe history of the Whistler area.

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The Squamish area has the greatestconcentration of wintering bald eagles in the world.Between late November and March, literally thousands of eagles callthe Brackendale area of Squamish home, making eagle watching andeagle tours an incredible attraction.

Eagle Run

Each year the Bald Eagle attracts thousands of peoplefrom around the world to observe them in their winterhome. One of the best places to spot the Bald Eagles is at theEagle Run view point on Government Road. There are also many toursset up for eagle watching. You can choose horse back, rafting orwalking tours.

The Squamish Estuary

The Squamish Estuary is a great place to catch aglimpse of the many other fascinating birds the Squamisharea plays host to. Some examples of these birds are: Vaux’s Swift,Canada Goose, Warbling Vireo, Red Eyed Vireo, Violet Green Swallow,Northern Rough Winged Swallow, Black Capped Chickadee, ChestnutBacked Chickadee, Swainson’s Thrush, Cedar Wax Wing, House Sparrow,Turkey Vulture, Black Swift, Belted King Fisher, Red Breasted SapSucker, Pileated Woodpecker, Orange Crown Warbler, TownsendWarbler, and American Goldfinch.

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