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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Whistler_BlackcombWhistler Blackcomb - Wikipedia

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   Website. www .whistlerblackcomb .com. Whistler Blackcomb is a ski resort located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. By many measures it is the largest ski resort in North America and has the greatest uphill lift capacity. It features the Peak 2 Peak Gondola for moving between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains at the top.

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2. www.whistlerblackcomb.com › Explore The ResortOur History | Whistler Blackcomb

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   In 1974 the B.C. government backed the town initiative and helped Whistler develop the proper infrastructure to make the dream a reality. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains merged in 1997, and on July 2, 2003 the International Olympic Committee announced that Whistler/Vancouver and would host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

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   Mountain Statistics. Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains, offering over 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls and 3 glaciers combined, receiving 1,036 centimetres (408 inches) of snow on average annually. We are home to one of the longest ski seasons in North America, but in the summer, offer a variety of ...

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   Where is Whistler Mountain?

   • Whistler Mountain ( Lillooet/Ucwalmícwts: Nsqwítsu) is a mountain in the Fitzsimmons Range of the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains, located on the northwestern edge of Garibaldi Provincial Park. It is the location of the Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort and the town of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada .

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   When did Whistler become a resort?

   • The passing of the Resort Municipality of Whistler Act in 1975 opened the area to resort development. An extensive system of lifts and ski runs was built at Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, and Whistler Village was developed at their western bases.

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   Is Whistler a ski resort?

   • Whistler Village. Many consider Whistler one of North America’s pre-eminent ski resorts, but it is increasingly seen as a year-round resort. Due to its proximity to Vancouver, Whistler hosted the skiing, ski jumping, biathlon and sliding (e.g., luge ) events of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

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   What is Whistler Peak known for?

   • The summit is home to the Whistler Peak chair, and this makes it one of the most travelled summits in British Columbia. The mountain forms part of a major ski and snowboard resort. Whistler Mountain contains shale that originated as mud on the seafloor of a former ocean.

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5. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleWhistler | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Sep 1, 2008 · Whistler, British Columbia, incorporated as a resort municipality in 1975, population 11,854 (2016 census ), 9,824 (2011 census). The resort municipality of Whistler is located about 120 km north of Vancouver near Garibaldi Provincial Park . Whistler is named after the hoary marmots (called “whistlers” because of their high-pitched warning ...

6. visitwhistlerblackcomb.com › aboutAbout | Visit Whistler Blackcomb

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   About. Nestled majestically in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, Whistler Blackcomb stands as a world-renowned haven for winter sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This iconic resort, consistently ranked as one of the top destinations globally, seamlessly combines breathtaking scenery, unparalleled skiing and snowboarding ...