ALOHA WHISTLER ACCOMMODATIONS BLOG

Come on and join Apollo, Zeke, Rosie andthe rest of the team on the backcountry experience of alifetime! Let our Musher and his team of Alaskan Huskiestake you on a winter journey through the spectacular Soo ValleyWildlife Reserve. Stop along the trail for a traditional snack anda visit with the team. You can even be the musher and drive thesled (weather and trail conditions permitting!)

Dog sledding for serious dreamers!

You… A team of eager Huskies… Untouched winterwilderness. This exclusive dog sledding adventure takesyou further into the Whistler backcountry – a spectacular snowyparadise. Your professional musher will teach you how to harnessand handle your own dog team, and everything you need to know todrive your own sled on this extended journey.

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As BC’s most scenicgolf course, Furry Creek perfectly captures the most spectacularqualities of this part of the country. This par 72,18-hole golf course designed by Robert Muir Graves and built in1993 offers panoramic ocean views and encounters with abundantwildlife.

Furry Creek is not a course that one merely plays – it is anenriching adventure to be savoured. Considered one of the mostbeautifully landscaped playgrounds in the province, Furry Creekdelivers an unforgettable experience with its breathtaking beauty,dramatic play and first-class facilities. Be sure to visit the Seato Sky Grill – serving the best in West Coast cuisine.

Squamish BC Golf

Every hole on this 6,025 yard course inspireswith magnificent scenery and invigorating play. Add to theenjoyment of this special place with a visit to our Creekside Roomwith a cascading waterfall just outside. Make Furry Creek your nextgolf destination, and discover for yourself how beautifullyrewarding a golf course can be.

Course Features

• Full event and group services
• World-class championship design
• GPS system mounted on every cart
• Fully equipped pro shop
• Practice putting green
• On-site catering team of professionals
• Three-storey Club House designed by Hemingway Nelson Architectsof Vancouver

Squamish Golf Packages

We select only the best vacation packages for thesea to sky corridor of British Columbia.

Let Aloha help you spend less time making arrangements and moretime having fun with Squamish golf packages that include one of ouraccommodations inWhistler.

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Ziplining must be the best thing next toflying. This is a truly unique experience recommended byall for a fun and exciting family activity.

A Breath-Taking Experience

Safely harnessed to a slope side cable line, glide highabove old-growth forest, rushing creeks and wildlife. Youcan reach speeds over 100 kilometre an hour for an adrenaline rushand an exhilarating experience. The tours will take you on WhistlerMountain and Cougar Mountain for a laugh-out-loud session that alsoprovides education about the Coastal Mountains’ ecology andwildlife. Ziplining is a year-round activity, fun under the summersun and flying over snow covered trees.

Accessible to the Whole Family

This exciting eco-adventure is a family-friendlyactivity. Adults and kids a like will be enjoy afun-filled tour. Perfectly safe and guided by trainedprofessionals, ziplining will take you to soar through the forestlike you never thought possible. It is a perfect familygetaway.

Whistler provides two locations for ziplining. Ziptrek provides tours on Whistler Mountain ina harness, while Skyline on Cougar Mountainallows you to glide on dual ziplines secured in a seat.

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The Whistler nightlife offers a variety ofapres, socializing and partying for all tastes.

When Dancing is Your Thing

• Garfinkel’s. Attracts a sports bar/hipster/over-20 followingwith a mixed baggie of indie rock hits, funky classics andhot-steppin’ dance tracks.
• Moe Joe’s. A smaller, more intimate form of Garf’s – similarclientele and music mix, but the atmosphere is uniquely theirown.
• Buffalo Bill’s. Attracts an over-30s crowd and also spices upthe scene with regular comedy nights and hypnotists.
• The Savage Beagle. A is split-level entertainmentestablishment. Sit upstairs, smoke a cigar while the dancers inyour group head downstairs.
• Tommy Africa’s. The fun bunch are often spotted on thespeakers. Young to 21 crowd.

Live Music

• The Dubh Linn Gate. An Irish pub atmosphere with livetraditional and modern Irish music every apres and every night ofthe week. All with no cover charge.
• Black’s Pub. Scotch and beer from the four corners of the worldoverlooking Whistler Village and the mountain base.
• The Crystal Lounge, Brandy’s, Monk’s and the Cinnamon Bear Bar.Relax in comfort, while local lone guitarists play yourrequests.
• Le Brasserie. A cozy pub environment in the Village square. Aprime people-watching location.

Beyond Apres

• Merlin’s. at the base of Blackcomb is a popular hang out forlocal mountain staff.
• Dusty’s. At the base of Whistler in Creekside.
• GLC and the Longhorn. In the Village… hip and happening.

Mellow

• Mallard Bar in the Chateau Whistler. There’s nothing likesipping a martini and posing as posh… unless of course youactually are.
• Tapley’s Pub. Low-key sports bar where the local working crewhang.
• Citta’s Bar. Central Village Square, Citta’s is a fantasticlocation to catch the action. In the summertime, its patio can’t bebeat.

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Whistler offers an incredible playgroundfor kids. Parents, enjoy some quality parent time in theresort, while your children are having the time of their lives withlicensed childcare staff.

Whistler Kids programs are designed with your children’s safetyand needs in mind. Featured activities build skills,self-confidence and friendships that last a lifetime. Relax and letyour kids discover the magic of Whistler.

Big Mountain Adventure for Children

Whistler Blackcomb Mountain offers great half-day, full-day ormulti-day kids’ programs throughout the spring and summer.Qualified instructors take your children on memorableadventures.

Whistler Kids Activities include:

• Gondola sightseeing
• Nature walks
• Arts and crafts
• Story time
• Cooking activities.

All full-day programs include lunch and three-day programsinclude special goodies to take home. Advanced bookings are highlyrecommended as these programs are extremely popular.

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When the weather isn’t cooperating or you just want to chillindoors there is plenty of things to do in Whistler.

The Core – Climbing,Fitness, Strength

At the heart of the Village, beneath streets and walkways, is aplace that embodies Whistler living.

The Core is Whistler’s premier fitness facility, created bylocals and designed for the world.

Our unique activity zones feature a huge climbing area, weights,cardio, fitness, yoga and Kids’ Adventure Centre.

So you can train for life in this crazy town, keep in shapewhile you’re visiting or drop off the kids for some supervised funand let them climb the walls. We’ll tailor experiences for groupsand individuals. We offer outdoor adventures too, with unmatchedlocal knowledge and experience.

Visit Whistler Core’s Website.

Kids Entertainment

Keeping smiles on the kids faces is pretty darn easy inWhistler, even when you aren’t on the slopes!

Movie Theatres & Arcades

Catch a little of bit of Hollywood after a hard day on theslopes or hit the video games!

Music

Whistler is home to excellent talent and of course brings insome of the country’s top musicians for your entertainment.

Night Clubs, Bars & Club

What can we say? Whistler nightlife is legendary and the clubsrock until the wee hours 7 days a week. Party til you drop! So manyspots to tuck into, that you will always be able to join a crowd orfind a quiet corner. Watch the crowds and have some fun!

Party Planners

There are few better places to throw a bash than Whistler. Letone of the resort’s professionals give you a hand.

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Perspective is everything. Take in a birdseye view of the majestic Whistler Valley and surroundingarea with your own heli-tour including Whistler Resort, Blackcomband Whistler Mountains and the best of Garibaldi Park.

A Bird’s Eye View of Glaciers, Lakes & Mountains

The Coast Mountains of western Canada are onthe most glaciated regions in the world and your scenic flight willtake you on a journey of discover to these timeless places.

Experience the last ice age and trek across one of the regions12,000 year-old glaciers to marvel at stunning ice formations.

Don’t forget your camera !

The view encompasses the coastal range as far as the eye cansee, including glacial flows, peaks, rivers and glacier fedlakes.

Whistler Heli-Tours include:

• Glacier tours and landings
• Glacier walking tours
• Heli-biking alpine access
• High alpine picnics

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Looking for one of the most exhilaratingexperiences of a lifetime? Whistler Bungee jumping is anadrenaline rush is nearly guaranteed by jumping 160 feet off abridge spanning the glacial waters of the Cheakamus River.

Try Whistler Bungee!

Whistler Bungee is BC’s highest all-year bungee jumping locationwith a spotless 19 year safety record. Located 15 km south ofWhistler off Highway 99, transportation is conveniently included inthe price of your jump. Second jumps are available at a discountedrate.

Whistler Bungee are North America’s first bungee operators.

Whistler Bungee is open year-round including everyday during thesummer and with advanced bookings most days from fall tospring.

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Although Whistler is an outdoor sportsmecca, several indoor facilities will allow you to keepyour training habits and enjoy fitness classes. As usual, Whistlerprovides a variety of choices from the beginner classes toOlympic-level training.

Indoor Facilities

Many hotels offer their own fitness and weightsrooms, and several accommodation complexes provideessentials in terms of conditioning equipment.

f you are looking for a large sports centre that offers all themain fitness machines, weights and more, you can choose between TheCore, located in the Village, or the Meadow Park Sports Centre inthe Alpine Meadow sector. The first is a fitness facility featuringan indoor climbing area with easy from professional routes,weights, cardio, fitness and yoga classes and equipment.

There is also a Kids’ Adventure Centre, helpful on a rainyafternoon or for an introduction to rock climbing. The second,Meadow Park, provides endless possibilities. With an indoor pooland kids pool (including lazy river and rope swing!), hot tub,steam room, ice rink arena, fitness studio, weight room and squashcourt, you will enjoy a top-of-the-art training centre.

Join a Class – Fitness, Yoga and More

If you prefer a group environment and want to discover anew activity, both locations offer a wide range drop-inclasses. Meadow Park Sports Centre schedules aerobics, step,pilates and boxfit classes and circuit-training. The Core offersspin, ball fit, pilates, cardio, weight, runner fit, core and yogaclasses in its fitness studio, as well as climbing lessons on theindoor climbing wall. The Solarice Spa located in the Village alsofeatures a yoga studio with a variety of Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi,and Meditation classes.

Locations & Registration

• Meadow Park Sports Centre is opened seven days a week, from 6am to 10 pm.
  Call 1-604-935-PLAY (7529) for schedule and to book a class
• For The Core, call 604-905-7625 or visit www.whistlercore.com
• There are two locations for the Solarice Spa. You can contactthem at 
  1-604-966-0888 or 604-935-1222 or visit the website www.solarice.com

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Grab your skis, board or bike and head to Whistler for some ofCanada’s premier sports festivals.

TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival

Celebrate 10 days of sports, music andfreeskiing during the TELUS World Ski & SnowboardFestival. The Vancouver Sun calls this festival a “blastof rock and awe,” with days full of eye-popping freeskiing eventsand après-ski action.

Held annually in April, the festival features pro-ski andsnowboard competitions, free daily concerts, film screening,photography viewings, family activities plus plenty of skiing andriding. Visit the Demo Park to try out the newest ski and snowboardmodels.

At night the atmosphere heats up with the Kokanee Freeride, ashowcase of Canadian musical talent. Free and ticketed events takeplace on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, throughout WhistlerVillage as well as in various other venues.

A word or two on your visit:

• No admission fee in effect to the festival
• Some free events require a lift ticket to reach competitionvenues
• Event tickets available at various locations in Whistler

CrankWorx

Several days, two wheels, and oneadrenaline rush – that’s CrankWorx. Whistler’s freeridemountain bike festival and a showcase offers some of the mostprogressive mountain biking on the planet. It’s also one ofCanada’s largest summer sport festivals.

Whistler Mountain Bike Park transforms into the hottest freerideplayground in the world when Crankworx comes to town. Freerideathletes compete for big time cash and prizes.

Watch world-class athletes rip up trails and down extremeverticals. The festival includes a concert series, professionaldemonstration shows and an exposition of the latest sports gearfrom top-rated mountain-bike manufacturers.

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