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How to Choose the Best Slopeside Resorts Whistler Village

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I’ve lost count of how many places (not to mention how often), we’ve stayed on our ski weekends in Whistler. Over the course of twenty-five years, let’s just say it’s a big number. Yet there’s always something new to discover in Canada’s biggest ski resort playground. For skiers and riders who want to be close to the action, staying slopeside is the only option. Here are some of the best slopeside resorts Whistler Village has to offer. Best Slopeside Resorts…

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Even if you aren't a skier or snowboarder, there are still plenty of ski-free family fun activities in Whistler Backcomb. From bouncing to ziplining, here are our tips for family friendly Whistler.
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How to Enjoy Family-Friendly Fun in Whistler Beyond the Slopes

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There’s no denying the obvious, the ski season will soon be upon us. Even if you aren’t a skier or snowboarder, there are plenty of ski-free family fun activities in Whistler to enjoy. From bouncing to zip-lining, skating and snowflake-eating, here’s how to enjoy family friendly Whistler and have fun in beautiful British Columbia, beyond the slopes. Family Friendly Fun in Whistler Beyond the Slopes There is no shortage of fun and active things to do for families and kids in Whistler. The village and surrounding…

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Whether you want ski-in, ski-out, or a hotel pool with a view, here are six of the best Whistler hotels for families to stay and play this season.
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The Absolute Best Whistler Hotels for Families

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Whether you want to ski-in ski-out, or are looking for the best hotel pool in the village, the resort community of Whistler, British Columbia, has accommodation options for every family’s taste and budget. Our family has stayed in many of Whistler’s most fabulous hotel properties, and each one has its own charm and advantages. (Free wifi is standard throughout all of the hotels, so I haven’t listed it separately in each mini-review.)  Here are six of the best Whistler hotels for families…

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Whistler resort is the number one ski destination in North America again. Here's what's new and exciting at Whistler for your winter travel season. (via thetravellingmom.ca)
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Whistler Resort is the Best in North America, Again

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SKI Magazine readers have ranked Whistler resort as the number one ski destination in North America, again. The Whistler folks are certainly chuffed by this good news, as they get set to open the mountain in just over two months’ time, on November 27. So what’s bright, shiny and new at Whistler for this upcoming ski season? New Cabins on the Whistler Village Gondola Hooray, less awkward perching on a gondola shelf. Whistler Blackcomb is making the journey to the alpine a lot more enjoyable…

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There's a new festival in town. GO Fest Whistler - Great Outdoors Festival, kicks off the village's busy summer event season on the Victoria Day Long Weekend. (via thetravellingmom.ca)
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Whistler’s GO Fest Great Outdoors Festival

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There’s a new, family-friendly party in town on the May long weekend in Whistler. Whistler’s newest and most active festival may be just the thing you’re looking for. The inaugural GO Fest Whistler – Great Outdoors Festival, kicks off the village’s busy summer event season this Victoria Day Long Weekend, from May 16-19, 2014. GO Fest allows the opportunity to combine Whistler’s seasonal offerings into a festival that celebrates a unique time of year when people can enjoy Whistler in their own…

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