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Inside Background
Culture 
Whistler is primarily a sports town, and being one of the largest ski resorts...
Last edited: June 24, 2006
Health & Safety 
As with many ski resort towns across the world, one of Whistler’s primary...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Whistler is a popular tourist destination in British Columbia . Being a great...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Try a last minute spring sking break at Whistler. I go the 3rd week in May as...
Last edited: April 25, 2006
2010 Winter Olympics 
Vancouver will be hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics between February 12 and...
Last edited: October 06, 2008
Introduction 
Whistler/Blackcomb is one of the world's most popular ski regions.  It is...
Last edited: April 27, 2006
Tourist Info 
Whistler official tourist board is  www.tourismwhistl... Whistler office...
Last edited: September 24, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
There are a few modes of transportation that can get visitors to the Whistler...
Last edited: March 11, 2007
Public Transportation 
Whistler has a public bus system called the WAVE, which stands for Whistler and...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Whistler Taxi services the main Whistler area and its immediate surrounding...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Whistler is a great place to visit for families with children of all ages...
Last edited: June 24, 2006
Nightlife 
Whistler is a resort town known as a great place to go skiing. However, it’s...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Whistler is a place that can be visited any time of the year because the...
Last edited: January 12, 2008
Blackcomb Mountain 
This attraction is geared for the person who cannot ski but still wants to be...
Last edited: February 06, 2008
Whistler Activity and Information Center 
WhistlerOnline.ca offers information about Whistler activities for all seasons...
Last edited: September 25, 2008
Whistler Mountain 
Whistler is the biggest and most varied ski area in North America.  It is...
Last edited: October 01, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Wild Wood Bistro & Bar, Located in the Whistler Racquet Club in Village...
Last edited: June 04, 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
A great special occasion restaurant is Hy's Steakhouse. It has a fantastic bar...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Crossing the border is usually quick and painless, but these days many...
Last edited: September 03, 2008
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: May 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: September 24, 2008
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: August 26, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: September 10, 2008
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: July 23, 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Enter from USA by Land/Sea: No Passport 
Currently (October 9, 2007), if you are traveling to Canada from the United...
Last edited: December 02, 2007
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: August 01, 2008
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
Rental Cars 
The following car rental companies have locations at most major airports: Alamo...
Last edited: April 28, 2008
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% (lowered from 7% to 6% on...
Last edited: August 11, 2008
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