Rocky Mountaineer Magazine RM Magazine 2018 | Page 47

WHISTLER AccolAdes For the third year in a row, Whistler Blackcomb was named the number one ski resort in North America by SKI Magazine. Year after year, the resort gets top marks for terrain variety, off-hill activities and après-ski festivities. Canada’s Premium Year Round Resort Destination St a $1 rtin 70 g pp at PATIos Take it outside on one of Whistler’s patios. To start from the top, head to Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain. The food courts offer plenty of fast-casual dining options, and the views of the surrounding mountains can’t be beat. Cure Lounge in tranquil Nita Lake Lodge is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the Village. FireRock Lounge is named for the commanding stone fireplace, but in the summer, it’s the views from the patio that draw crowds. 15 years Private / Customized Excursions & Transportation (2003 - 2018) › › › FIRsT NATIoNs Dedicated to the history of the region’s First Nations populations, the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre evokes the long- houses of the Squamish nation and the traditional earthen pit homes (or istken) of the Lil’wat peoples. The stunning art and cultural artifacts include a hand-carved canoe, totem poles and traditional regalia. Take a tour, listen to stories and songs, browse the gift shop, and sample bannock or venison chilli in the Thunderbird Café. Vancouver • Whistler • Victoria • Seattle Wineries • Ski Transfers • Rocky Mountains • Northwest Pacifi c Excursions Tel: (778) 388-6643 | Fax: (604) 801-5557 875 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver @yvrprivatetours | [email protected] www.vancouverprivatetours.com HELI ADVENTURES SIGHTSEEING • HELI- PICNICS HELI-HIKING • VIP TRANSFERS WEDDINGS AND PROPOSALS BACKCOUNTRY SKIING 1.800.330.HELI blackcombhelicopters.com @blackcomb_helicopters /blackcombhelicopters a whistler staple for over 29 years Watch caramel, brittle, sponge toffee and fudge being made before your eyes! Open late. At the base of the Whistler Village Gondola 604.932.4100 | rockychoc.com 10 % OFF 6LPSO\  ACTIVITIES sPecIAl eVeNTs › may GO Fest, Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival › may Vancouver-Whistler All-British Run › may-Sep Whistler Presents Outdoor Concert Series › may-Oct Whistler Farmers’ Market › Jul Canada Day Celebrations › Jul BC Bike Race › Jul Whistler Children’s Festival › aug Wanderlust Whistler › aug Crankworx Whistler Freeride Mountain Bike Festival › Sep RBC GranFondo Whistler › Sep Whistler Village Beer Festival › Sep-NOv ArtWalk › Oct Whistler Writers Festival   VQZIODNHDQDGD Rocky Mountaineer Magazine 2018 Special Advertising Feature 47