04/11/2021 |
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Whistler Blackcomb is now closed for the winter season. However, the Bike Park opens soon, May 21, 2021! Aloha Whistler Accommodations look forward to welcoming back all of our Canadian Clients when it is safe to do so to enjoy biking, hiking, sightseeing and much more!
Whistler Blackcomb – THANK YOU for the great job you did this winter. We felt safe while having a lot of fun.
Stay Safe Everyone! Wishing you all the Best from our Aloha Family to Yours!
06/16/2020 |
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Whistler businesses are reopening in alignment with BC’s Restart Plan and the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s guidelines for a safe restart. While the advisory against non-essential, personal travel remains in effect, we are hopeful that BC will transition to Phase 3 in June, which means we will be ready to welcome BC residents soon. In the meantime, for Whistler locals looking to get out, or visitors planning ahead, this directory provides up-to-date information on what is open in Whistler and how businesses are upholding the highest of standards in health and safety for all.
There are many possibilities for enjoying Whistler’s award-winning food and beverage establishments with restaurants, pubs and cafes now offering take-out, delivery and patio seating. Support local and take your lunch to the park, dine leisurely on an outdoor patio, or feel at ease with physically distanced seating indoors. Remember to check hours directly with businesses as hours are changing frequently.
06/1/2017 |
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Date: Thursday, February 09, 2012
Time: SEE BELOW
Location: SEE BELOW
Time: 8AM – 8PM
Location: Aava Whistler Hotel – Pride House
Join us at the Hospitality Centre at theAava Whistler Hotel where you can pick up yourevent tickets and learn more about thefestival.
Time: 10AM – 12PM
Location: Blackcomb Mountain – Glacier CreekLodge
Each day volunteers are available totour you around the mountainssafely and happily.
Lunch 12-2PM Glacier Creek Lodge – Expressway
Time: 1PM – 3PM
Location: Whistler Sliding Centre
A once in a lifetime opportunity is here inWhistler. The Olympic sliding center allows you todo the Skeleton Slide. With a great safety track record and awesometrack crew, this is sure to be an unforgetableexperience not to be missed.
2 skeleton runs per participant
Total session duration approximately 2 hours in length
Rate is $149
Time: 2PM – 4PM
Location: Aava Whistler Hotel – Pride House
Mixology with Wine. The Barefooters teach youhow to take that bottle of wine and create fun and fabulouscocktails!
Rate: $10
Time: 3PM – 6PM
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
The Conference Center has a huge fireplace for you to enjoy, andtasty beverages including vodka and beer.
DJ Foxy Moron
NEW this year WinterPRIDE concession!
Door: $12
Time: 4PM – 8PM
Location: FireRock Lounge
This tour features 4 courses at four award winning Whistlerrestaurants. Included is a visit to an impressive 15,000-bottlewine cellar where you’ll learn to savourchampagne.
Tour Price: $109.99/pers – incl. gratuities for restaurantservers
Wine Pairings: $29.99/pers [optional)
Prices do not include 12% government HST. Menus can be alteredto accommodate vegetarians and most dietary requests.
Time: 8PM – 10PM
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Night of Comedy hosted by Vancouver’sDrag Diva Symone Says. Vancouver comedianJulia Stretch will get you primed for theincredible and talented Jason Stuart from LA.
Individual event tickets on sale Dec. 1st; Passholder tickets onsale now
Time: 10PM – 1AM
Location: Meadow Park Sports Centre
WinterPRIDE has the Meadow Park swimming poolfor a late night party hosted by Drag Diva – Symone Says. This issure to be a great event.
Bring your OWN Towel & Swim Suit. Clothes check& lockers available at site.
Door: $50
Charity Proceeds benefits: the Vancouver Pride Society
Individual event tickets on sale Dec. 1st; Passholder tickets onsale now
More Information aboutWinterPRIDE 2012
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!
06/1/2017 |
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Date: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Skiers Plaza
The Fire and Show is a free event that happensevery Sunday evening during the winter season.
Don’t miss this incredible show featuring fire spinners, proskiers and snowboarders jumping through a burning ring of fire andfireworks.
All the family will love this performance that takesplace at the base of Whistler Mountain at the Skiers Plaza at6.30pm.
View our great selection of Whistler luxuryhomes, condos,and townhomesall with great locations.
Contactour friendly staff that can help you set up the perfect Whistlerski package.
06/1/2017 |
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Garibaldi Springs isone of BC’s newest golf courses. Garibaldi Springs is therealization of Sid Brickman’s vision for the property.
Mr. Brickman has been working on this project for more than 10years and with his partners he has put together a complete golfresort and residential development.
The project includes two residential developments, a resorthotel and golf course
Garibaldi Springs Golf Resort originally opened inAugust of 2004. The courses shows utilizes natural obstaclespresent on the property to create a naturally challenging test ofgolf.
With tree lined fairways, water on 13 of 18 holes and dramaticelevated tees, you’ll be astounded by the natural beauty ofGaribaldi Springs. Don’t be too distracted by the view becauseyou’ll need to stay focused on your game.
Do not be fooled by Par 3s and Par 4s, Garibaldi Springsprovides championship standards, is impeccably maintained, demandsskill, accuracy and falls nothing short of brilliant. Their bentgrass greens have been described as some of the best in the sea tosky corridor.
You’ll need all of your skill to read the breaks in thegreen.
Garibaldi Springs was designed by Les Furber.Les Furber has designed over 70 golf courses and remodeled evenmore. Les Furber’s design philosophy is that golf strategy and shotvalues are paramount. He maintains a strong balance betweenplayability and challenge; playable but not penal, challenging butnot intimidating. Les’ design approach is innovative, visionary andwith today’s ever changing ecological regulations, in tuneenvironmentally.
Looking to take the worry out of your next BC golfexperience? Try our Squamish golf packages coupled with a selectionof accommodations inWhistler.
Contact ourexperts to book this or any one of our other hassle freeWhistler vacation packages.
06/1/2017 |
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When it snows inWhistler Resort, it snows even harder at Cat Skiinglocation north and south of the Village. Cat skiing areastraditionally get 40% more snow in a storm cycle than WhistlerBlackcomb. That means if you want to ski or ride powder on yourtrip to Whistler, you want to come skiing with us.
The anticipation starts when you meet up with the maximum of 11other people in your group. You’ll be talking about all the turnsyou’re going to make; how much fun you are going to have; all theface shots you’re going to get; all the stuff you are going to jumpoff.
Sitting in the cat as it climbs up themountain you look out the window. You’ll see the snowgetting deeper and deeper as you get closer to the powder runs,giving you butterflies. Seeing huge mountains all around bringsback the feelings you had the first time you ever went into themountains. Excitement, anticipation, nervousness, and best of allexhilaration.
Stepping out of the snowcat at the top of the run, whether it’syour first time ever in a snowcat or your 100th trip, seeing allthat powder with no one around to track it up other than you andthe other people in your group is something you’ll rememberforever. Clicking in your bindings after listening to the guidedescribe the run you are going to take makes you so excited youfeel like a five year old on Christmas morning.
The days, weeks, and months of waiting for this exact moment areover: you’re finally here. You drop into the run and sink yourfirst turn. It’s everything you’ve dreamed of. It’s the best thingever, and it’s only the first turn of the first run of your firstday.
Come play and stay in Whistler at one of our accommodations inWhistler.
06/1/2017 |
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Some sights simply can’t be seen fromWhistler’s Village. Like the sun setting behind theTantalus range from the tops of Blackcomb or Whistlermountains.
And let’s face it, getting there can be the best part of thetrip. Especially when getting there involves a thrilling ride intowild places in a go-anywhere Hummer.
The legendary hummer – our ultimate 4X4 vehicle takes you to newheights in comfort and style. Seek the thrill and adrenalin of thebest ride in Whistler!
Be one of the lucky few to experience the Alpine Glow, atopBlackcomb Mountain, as the sun sets across the snowy peaks of theCoastal Mountain Range. Then relax in your seat as the HUMMERdescends through the peaceful evening wildlife.
Experience the H1’s unique abilities as you climb up themountainside into the snow of the Blackcomb glacier.
Whistler’s backcountryboasts not only spectacular scenery and high alpine vistas, butalso an abundance of wildlife. Bradywine backcountry is home toblack bears, brown bears, coyotes, eagles and much more. Experiencethe thrill of our luxury Hummer while you venture deep into thewilderness – where no other 4x4s dare to go!
Described as one of the best 4×4 tours in the world, the Creekto Peak tour is the journey of a lifetime. Climb through the oldgrowth forest of Whistler
Mountain and spot some of the area’s abundant wildlife. Take injaw-dropping 360 degree views and watch the sunset from themountain peak (2,182 metres / 7,160 feet).
Combine Whistler Hummer 4×4 tours with Aloha’s select accommodations inWhistler.
Contactus for more details about booking your Whistler hummer 4 X 4activity package.
06/1/2017 |
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Whistler Blackcomb Snow School is one of the best ski and snowboard schools in North America. Snow School programs offer up the best possible opportunity to improve skills and gain confidence, skip lift lines and discover the wonders of Whistler Blackcomb. We have certified and professional instructors from around the world to help you in your language, ability and style.
Build your confidence and explore the mountains with a pro that matches your exact needs. Go one-on-one or make a group with up to four family or friends of similar ability. You can select pros by specific languages, gender and certification level. Plus, the highest certified pros with the most experience teaching and guiding. All Ages.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ski or snowboard with an Olympian? Follow in their tracks, copy their technique or hear their stories? Wonder no longer with Snow School’s most exclusive program. Click HERE for more details.
Less is definitely More! No more than 4 people per instructor so you receive individual attention in a fun and safe environment, and move around the mountains with ease while maximizing your time.
Your kids are #1 at Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler children’s programs are designed for kids and includes instructors who are children at heart. While you are out on your own mountain adventure, your kids will be having a ball in our safe and encouraging learning environment where friendship and fun memories are formed. We have the programs for your family whether it’s learn to ski or ride lessons, teen programs or infant and toddler daycare.
Less is definitely More! No more than 4 people per instructor so you receive individual attention in a fun and safe environment, and move around the mountains with ease while maximizing your time.
Our in-resort travel experts are all skiers or snowboarders. We know Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Need some tips on where to ski? Need to know where you will get your lift tickets? We can help you
Contact us for more information or to add Whistler Blackcomb lift tickets to your Whistler vacation. Our in-resort local travel experts are here to help!
06/1/2017 |
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Whistler is consistently rated among the best ski resorts in the world and acclaimed as the top all-season resort in North America.
Whistler has an incredible range of accommodations totaling 3,200 hotel rooms, and more than 5,000 other tourist accommodation units including condos, townhomes and luxury home rentals. Whistler offers a wide selection of restaurants & bars, spas and boutiques.
Winter activities are highlighted by world-renowned skiing and snowboarding. Whistler Blackcomb Mountains feature 3,036 hectares (8,171 acres) of terrain and receive an average of 1005 centimetres (33 feet) of snow annually.
Spring, summer and fall activities such as golf, hiking, rock climbing, and water-sports make the resort a year-round outdoor recreation paradise.
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The triathlon – a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a full marathon – will bring 2,500 competitors plus their families and supporters, as well as up to 2,500 volunteers and thousands of spectators to the Callaghan Valley, Whistler and Pemberton areas. The August 25 race day begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends at midnight and race day preparations will begin as early as 4:00 a.m.
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