ALOHA WHISTLER ACCOMMODATIONS BLOG

Date: Friday, April 15, 2011
Time: All Day
Location: Whistler

Opening day sees registration for thesnowboarding events in the morning and Fort Knox Five on theoutdoor stage in the Skiers Plaza during the afternoon.

Over at the Whistler Conference Centre is theopening of the State of the Art gallery.  The Telus World Skiand Snowboard Festival is also famous for art exhibitions. State of the Art provides a platform for mountain town inspirationwhich features both local and international artists.  Thegallery is open throughout the festival from 12 noon to 6pm and 8pmto late on gala ticketed nights.

Monster are hosting an epic opening party withThe Sh*t Show at 10pm.  This welcome party will feature livemusic from a special guest band.

Learn more about 2011 WSSF events.

Looking for WSSF Accommodations?

Check out our complete list of Aloha accommodations in Whistler.Or contact our team ofin-resort experts for no-hassle, no-obligation advise aboutyour stay during the 2011 World Ski & Snowboard Festival.

Spring skiing means finding things for the whole familyto do. In Whistler, there’s no shortage of activitiesperfect for the kids as well as mom and dad. And surprise,surprise, some of them are free.

10. Movies, Movies, Movies

Whistler’sVillage 8 Cinema shows first-run films on its eight screens.Kids fare is well represented here with many movies opening thesame weekend in Whistler as they do in major cities. Bargainmatinee prices in effect daily until 6 pm.

9. Whistler Olympic Park

The whole family can cross-country ski on the same trails as theOlympians in the beautiful Callaghan Valley at the Whistler Olympic Park. Or theycan try out snowshoeing. Rentals for both sports are available.About 9 kms south of Whistler, WOP is located in a unique microclimate that often has snow when Whistler Village is bare.

8. Ziptrekking

Ziptrek Eco Tours offers great viewsto those courageous enough to buckle in and fly along one of their10 forest canopy-skimming ziplines. Speeds can reach up to 80 km,so this is definitely not for the wimpy. Kid have to be at least 6years old and 65 lbs to ride alone, tandem rides can be arrangedfor younger and lighter visitors.

7. Coca-Cola Tube Park

A little ways up Blackcomb is the Whistler Blackcomb Tube Parkfeaturing multiple lanes that average 1000 ft in length and whereriders can attain speeds of more that 80 km an hour. Tickets areeither 1-hour or 2-hour passes for the park; the average rider cando five to seven runs in an hour. Children (under 12) must be 36inches tall and accompanies by an adult. Magic carpet lift inplace.

6. Meadow Park Sports Centre

With a six-lane lap pools, kids pool, hot tub, wet and drysauna, fitness centre and an NHL regulation size ice sheet in thearena, there’s always something fun to do at MeadowPark Sports Centre.

5. The Valley Trail

Walk, run or ride a chunk of The Valley Trail. The 30 km trailwinds in and around Whistler from just outside of Emerald Estate toSpring Creek. If you’ve left the bikes at home, don’t worry;rentals are available at sports stores throughout WhistlerVillage.

4. 7-11Fire & Ice Show

On Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m., the place to be is at the baseof gondola in Whistler Village. There, amid twirling fire spinnersyou’ll see the area’s best skiers and boarders jumping throughrings of fire and performing stylish aerials. Fireworks cap offthis great free experience.

3. Skate on a frozen lake

Ice isn’t always guaranteed, but bring your skates just incase.

2. Drink hot chocolate outside

Snow and hot chocolate gotogether extremely well. The best way to enjoy both is to take yourbeverage outside to a heated patio.

1. Ski Whistler Blackcomb

What would a Whistler vacation be withoutskiing? Whistler Blackcomb’s diversity of terrain is perfect foraccommodating family groups with varying skill levels. Ski lessonsand ski tours can be arranged.

Looking for Spring skiing accommodations?

Check out Aloha’s complete listingof accommodations inWhistler.

Then contact our in-resort localexperts to get more information or book your lodgings, eventsand activities.

Photo Credits: Chad Chomlack / Tourism Whistler

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Beyond Fast Food – Five Faves for Family Dining Whistler

For vacationing parents, successfully dining anywhereother than where you place your order through a speaker,can feel like a victory.

A favourite foodie destination, Whistler is also one resort thathasn’t forgotten about the mac and cheese set. Here are a fewkid-friendly places that adults will also enjoy.

Pasta Lupino

Kids likenoodles. And no one does noodles like this hole in thewall next to the 7-11 on Main Street in Whistler Village.

Pasta Lupino specializes insimple, delicious fare: fresh, fabulous noodles available with red,white or meat sauce with a few other Italian favourites on themenu.

Most meals are under $12. With it’s small tables and limitedcapacity, Pasta Lupino is great for smaller groups.

Samurai Sushi

Withlocations in the Nester’s Market complex and in Creekside,this local favourite has one of the best deals for kids’ plates inall of Whistler offering omnivore and vegetarian versions. It’spossible for a family of four to walk away from Whistler Samurai Sushi stuffedfor under $40

Splitz Grill

There’s a lot of healthier burger fare at thisVillage joint on Main Street, but it’s also the place togo if you just want to remember how great life tasted before youeven knew you had a cholesterol number.

With Splitz Grill handcut fries, crispy onion rings and impressive array of condiments,Splitz puts the chain burger places to shame.

White Spot

For kids, this BC institution hasalways been about the Pirate Pak.

Prepare to leave White Spot carryingat least one of the cardboard pirate ships designed to hold agrilled cheese, hamburger or chicken nuggets in its hull, alongsidesome fries, a container of ice cream, some chocolate milk and achocolate gold coin.

Creekbread

Organic, entirely homemadepizzas (right down to the house-cured pepperoni) give thisCreekside eatery the edge when itcomes to producing a nice wheel. This is good food that’s familiarenough that even picky eaters will come onside, but differentenough to amuse mom and dad’s pizza-jaded palates.

Looking for Spring Break accommodations?

Check out Aloha’s complete listing of accommodations in Whistler.Then contact our in-resort localexperts to get more information or book your lodgings, eventsand activities.

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Whistler celebrates snowboarding & skiing

For 10 days, April 15-24, Whistler rocks with the 16thannual TELUS World Ski & Snowboarding Festival. Thebiggest event of its kind, TWSSF brings together Canada’s bestwinter sports with bands and DJs from around the world and artinspired by the sports.

When does the TWSSF start?

The festival gets underway Friday, April 15night with the opening of the State of the Art multi-media artsshow at the Whistler Conference Centre. But the next night,Saturday, April 16, is when things really get going with aspectacular after dark snowboard jam that will leave youbreathless. If you can’t make it for the first weekend, don’tdespair. The weekdays are packed with activities and the TWSFFdoesn’t conclude until the end of the next weekend!

Boarderstyle, Slopestyle & Pipes to spare

The Show: A Snowboarding Eventsees the hardy take on the Mogul Mash on April 17.

For three days, April 17 – 19, the mountainwill belong to boarders as they test their mettle inBoarderstyle/Stylecross events, Dustin Craven’s FUN pipe Jam andthe aforementioned moguls.

On April 20, the skiers move in.

From April 21 – 23, the World Ski Invitationalwill have ranked two plankers from around the world taking part inSlopestyle, Degree Superpipe and Big Air events for a shot at someof the $100,000 in prize money.

TWSSF: It’s music, too

As the mountain winds down for the day, the main stageat the base of the mountain at Skier’s Plaza will rock.The Axe free concert series will be presenting awesome alternativebands every afternoon including Tokyo Police Club, Broken SocialScene and Gogol Bordello. Whistler’s self-proclaimed “Daddy-Os ofthe patios”, The Hairfarmers, will be rocking après at betterpatios in The Village. This year late night party scene belongs toMonster, the energy drink company with events including the TheSh*t Show, The Late Show and The Side Show.

Learn More About Each WSSF Event Day

Looking for WSSF Accommodations?

Check out Aloha’s complete listing of accommodations inWhistler.

Then contact our in-resort localexperts to get more information or book your lodgings, eventsand activities!

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If you’re Whistler getaway is all about non-stop fun,you have to stay in where the fun never stops:Whistler Village. The village is where it allhappens in Whistler, from free outdoor concerts with bands likeBroken Social Scene to a dance club scene that attracts the world’sbest DJs and MCs. And with festivals like the TELUS World Ski & SnowboardFestival and Crankworx bringing in entertainmentfrom around the world, there is always new sounds to be heard inthis awesome mountain setting.

Enjoy Whistler night life on foot

The biggest advantage of staying in Whistler Village isthat you can quickly walk anywhere. (The interior villagewalkways are pedestrian only.) There’s absolutely no need to drive.And with BC’s new drinking and driving restrictions, it’s waybetter to be safe than sorry – especially with “sorry” meaning ablood alcohol rate of .05 or one drink. Why stay at your aunt’stime-share at the other end of town and risk it?

Tips on staying steps away from The best clubs, pubs &bars

While life is lived inWhistler on the slopes and the golf greens during the day, at nightthe village’s dozens of clubs, pubs, bars and restaurantscome alive. The fun can kick off with après at one of Whistlersgreat heated patios, continue over some amazing regional cuisine,move over to a pub for a set by a local singer-songwriter and endthe night one of Whistler’s many night clubs – all within a blockor two of your hotel’s lobby. (Checkout the entertainment sectionsof Piqueand TheWhistler Question for what’s happening.)

Taking advantage of staying in the heart of the action doesn’thave to mean a heart-attack hotel bill, if you look into affordableoptions. And if you’re coming to Whistler for the party, spendingextra dollars for an in-house spa or 24-hour room service thatyou’re not going to use just doesn’t make sense.

Looking for Whistler Village Accommodations?

Check out Aloha’s complete listing of accommodations in Whistler.Then contact our in-resort localexperts to get more information or book your lodgings, eventsand activities!

Photo Credit: Steve Rogers

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Date: Saturday, February 05, 2011
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Various Whistler Locations

Saturday February 5, 2011: Day 7 includesguided ski tours, snowmobile adventure tours, culinary adventuresand the legendary SnowBall.

Guest Relations & Ticket Sales, 8 a.m. to 6p.m.

• Location: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, Cheakamus Room
• Details: Join us in our Hospitality Centre at the HiltonWhistler Resort & Spa where you can pick up your event ticketsand learn more about the festival.

Travelocity Never Roam Alone Ski Guiding & Air NewZealand Hostesses Welcome you to the Top of the World, 10 a.m. to 2p.m.

• Location: Whistler Mountain, Roundhouse Lodge Light Board
• Details: Everyday we have an army of volunteer ski/snowboardguides that will tour similar skiing/riding ability guests aroundthe massive mountains. The perfect way to meet up with new &long time friends in a safe and welcoming environment. Air NewZealand will be out in full force giving away prizes and othergoodies to help make your stay more exciting! Join us for somesightseeing on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola – skis not required!

Wilderness Run Snowmobile Adventure in the CallaghanValley, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Location: Canadian Snowmobile Adventures at the CarltonLodge
• Details: Carve your way through the remote backcountry of theCallaghan Valley to CANADIAN’s rustic cabin on Sproatt Mtn. RuggedBC Wilderness surrounds you while you ride through thickly forestedtrails and across frozen lakes. Discover awe-inspiring landscapeexperience the excitement and freedom of a truly CANADIANbackcountry adventure.
• Cost: $189*

Culinary Program, 2 to 4 p.m.

• Location: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
• Details: Wine Tasting… Join the Barefooters as they take youon a journey of Barefoot wines & bubbly.
• Cost: $20*

Apres Ski, 3 to 6 p.m.

• Location: Whistler Conference Centre
• Details: The biggest and final apres ski party of the week! DJwhips up a fiery with great cocktail, beer & wine specials!Wine tasting by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly.
• Door: $15**

Dine Around, 6 to 10 p.m.

• Location: White Spot – 4005 Whistler Way | 604.962.7770
• Wildflower – 4599 Chateau Blvd | 604.938.2033

Shred Betties, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

• Location: GLC
• Details: “SHRED BETTIES BASH” is the closing party for thewomen of WinterPride…….. performers, pounding beats, HOT snowbunnies and winter debauchery! Need we say more! Produced byFlygirl, DJ Riki Rocket (UK) & DJ Miss M (Cross CanadaTours)
• Door: $40**

WHOOSSH Martini Party, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

• Location: Brewhouse
• Details: Hosted by the incredible Ms. Willie Taylor andspinning the cool chill DJ Smoothie. Partial proceeds to benefitQmunity: Vancouver’s LGBT Resource Centre
• Door: $30**

Snowball Dance ‘Til Dawn, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

• Location: Whistler Conference Centre
• Details: The final wrap party of the week culminates with astar studded line up starting with DJ Adam Dreaddy, special guestperformance by Rock Star: Super Nova and Billboard Dance Chart #1artist – Zayra! DJ Eddie Baez heats up the floor with hisincredible remixes and protects our revelers with his Treble andBase!
• Door: $90**

Looking for Whistler Accommodations during PRIDE Week?

Our in-resort travel experts are all skiersand snowboarders. We know Whistler.

Check out over 75 of the best accommodations inWhistler.

Contactus for more information or to book your Whistler PRIDEvacation. Our in-resort local travel experts are here to help!

Date: Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Various Whistler Locations

Day 4 events include guided ski tours,wilderness snowmobile tour, snow tubing, dine around and theSouthern Comfort Gender Bender party.

Guest Relations & Ticket Sales, 8 a.m. to 6p.m.

• Location: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, Cheakamus Room
• Details: Join us in our Hospitality Centre at the HiltonWhistler Resort & Spa where you can pick up your event ticketsand learn more about the festival.

Travelocity Never Roam Alone Ski Guiding, 10 a.m. to 2p.m.

• Location: Blackcomb Mountain, Glacier Creek Lodge
• Details: Everyday we have an army of volunteer ski/snowboardguides that will tour similar skiing/riding ability guests aroundthe massive mountains. The perfect way to meet up with new &long time friends in a safe and welcoming environment.

Wilderness Run Snowmobile Tour, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30p.m.

• Location: Canadian Snowmobile Adventures at the CarltonLodge
• Details: Carve your way through the remote backcountry of theCallaghan Valley to CANADIAN’s rustic cabin on Sproatt Mtn. RuggedBC Wilderness surrounds you while you ride through thickly forestedtrails and across frozen lakes. Discover awe-inspiring landscapeexperience the excitement and freedom of a truly CANADIANbackcountry adventure.
• Cost: $189*

WinterPRIDE Inner Tubing, 1 to 3 p.m.

• Location: Blackcomb Mountain, Coca-Cola Tube Park
• Details: Inner Tubing fun – slip, slide and have a gay ‘oltime!
• Cost: $20*

April Ski, 3 to 6 p.m.

• Location: Bearfoot Bistro
• Details: A WinterPRIDE favorite apres location Only theBearfoot Bistro offers a permanent Vodka Ice Room, Champaign &Oyster Ice bar and live Jazz with Cameron Chu. Incredible culinarydelights by Award Winning Chef Melissa Craig.
• Door: $12**

Dine Around, 6 to 10 p.m.

• Location: 21 Steps – 4433 Sundial Place | 604.966.2121
• Quattro at Whistler – 4319 Main Street | 604.905.4844

Southern Comfort Gender Bender Party, 9 p.m. to 2a.m.

• Location: Garf’s Whistler
• Details: A night of cross dressing and festive reveling atWhistler’s hottest night club – Garfinkles. Hosted by Kendra Dolland Buster Cherry; DJ Drew is sure to get you groov’n on the dancefloor. Presented by Southern Comfort you can expect a lot of laughsand many libations! Prizes for best Drag and more…
• Door: $20**

Looking for Whistler Accommodations during PRIDE Week?

Our in-resort travel experts are all skiersand snowboarders. We know Whistler.

Check out over 75 of the best accommodations inWhistler.

Contactus for more information or to book your Whistler PRIDEvacation. Our in-resort local travel experts are here to help!

Date: Sunday, February 05, 2012
Time: SEE BELOW
Location: SEE BELOW

Guest Relations & Ticket Office

Time: 2PM – 8PM
Location: Aava Whistler Hotel – Pride House

Aava Whistler Hotel is the hospitality center. Join us here fortickets, info and any questions you may have.

Welcome Reception

Time: 7AM – 10PM
Location: Whistler Conference Centre

Come to the official Welcome Party forWinterPRIDE Whistler at the Whistler ConferenceCentre.

Here you can meet up with others who are in town and ourofficial resort partners. Come socialize!

Door: $15 Includes entry to the after party at Buffalo Bills

After Party

Time: 10PM – 1PM
Location: Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills is a great bar and club to get down and boogie.Shake it up with everyone at the after party! See you there!

Ski / Snowboard Guiding

Time: 10AM (allow 45 mins from village)
Location: Roundhouse Lodge (top of WhistlerMountain)

Come to the Roundhouse Lodge – the big building at the top ofWhistler near the Peak 2 Peak station, for volunteer ski andsnowboard guiding. A great way to meet new people and safelyexplore the mountain terrain.

View more information on any events listed here please visit WinterPRIDE Whistler.

More Information aboutWinterPRIDE 2012

Do you need Whistler Accommodation for the WinterPRIDE2012?

Aloha Whistler offers accommodations in Whistlerand Creekside for aconvenient location near all the WinterPRIDE events. Contact our in-resort travel expertsfor more information.

Date: Sunday, January 30, 2011
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Various Locations

Welcome day in Whistler for Winter PRIDE

Guest Relations & Ticket Sales:
2 to 8 p.m.

• Location: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, Cheakamus Room
• Details: Pick up your event tickets and learn more about thefestival

Apres Ski: 3 to 6 p.m.

• Location: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, CBB’s
  Details: Kick off the week at a Whistler’s classic – theCBB’s
  Door: Complimentary

Welcome Party: 8 to 10 p.m.

• Location: Whistler Conference Centre, Grand Foyer
• Details: Come and meet up with new and old friends.
• Door: $15** (includes access to Welcome Dance)

Welcome Dance: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• Location: Buffalo Bill’s
• Details: The party continues on for those that want to shakethings up!
• Door: $10**

Looking for Whistler Accommodations during PRIDE Week?

Our in-resort travel experts are all skiersand snowboarders. We know Whistler.

Contactus for more information or to book your Whistler PRIDEvacation. Our in-resort local travel experts are here to help!

Say “Whistler” to people of a certain age and theirmemory clocks will spin back to the days when “Cocktailsin Whistler” meant either sitting in one of the trailers thathoused the original Dusty’s at Creekside ordriving north to The Boot, a pub in the hostel at the other end oftown.

There was a time when drinking in Whistler meant hanging outinside and not talking advantage of the spectacular views. Today,Whistler offers some of the most beautiful locations in the worldfor where visitors can sit back, relax, and enjoy a top notchcocktails take in the natural surroundings.

Discover five favourite Whistler waterholes with greatviews!

CREEKSIDE

Located in The Nita Lake Lodge, this waterfront hotel has abeautiful lakeside lounge. With a fireplace to add warmth to itsdark wood/leather ambience, Cure Lounge &Patio has the added foodie appeal with a menu dedicated to OldWorld charcuterie.

Dusty’s

The dark days are over for this Whistler stalwart. Out of thetrailer and into the light, Dusty’s Bar has nowtaken advantage of its location by creating one of the sunniestpatios in Whistler.

VILLAGE

The Longhorn

On a sunny ski day, getting a good seat on the patio is achallenge worth undertaking. Lively and convivial, The Longhorn hasgood pub grub, a wide selection of bottled and on tap beers, aswell as daily specials and a great view of Blackcomb.

UPPER VILLAGE

The Mallard

Large, open lounge space in the Chateau Fairmont with itswindows looking onto the foot of Blackcomb Mountain with centralbar, awesome servers and a baby grand in the centre of the room, The Mallard Bar is oldschool luxury. Bonus: They will most likely have the obscure scotchyou order. Bonus: Live entertainment.

5280 Bar & Bistro

A ‘leather and oak establishment old club’ feel in Four Season’sWhistler location, 5280 Bar& Bistro married “gentleman’s club” with modern West Coastconstruction. The Four Seasons is renowned for stellar service andthis Upper Village destination lounge is no exception. EnjoyBlackcomb along with your handcrafted cocktail.

Get Connected with Whistler

Before you partake in your favourite beverage while enjoying theWhistler view why not check out Aloha’s accommoodation listings forWhistler, then contactour in-resort team for full vacation planning… includingdinner and apres reservations!

Photo Credit: Steve Rogers, Tourism Whistler

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