Welcome to Tourism Whistler's quarterly newsletter.  Check out what's new, what's happening and what makes Whistler interesting!

Experience the Extraordinary: Whistler, British Columbia - located in the spectacular Coast Mountains, a scenic two hour drive north of Vancouver – is consistently ranked one of the best mountain resorts in the world. Whistler's unique fusion of award-winning adventures and sophisticated mountain lifestyle create the ultimate year-round destination. Whatever you seek in Summer or Winter - you'll find it in Whistler!

Whistler Blackcomb: Ranked #1 Overall Ski Resort:  We are proud to announce that for the second year in a row, readers of SKI magazine have crowned Whistler Blackcomb the top ski resort in North America. With readers voting on a wide range of criteria, Whistler once again clinched the award by doing what it does best - creating memorable ski adventures. https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/ 

Audain Art Museum - Opening early 2016: The iconic 55,230-square-foot museum will house a unique collection of British Columbia art in the heart of Whistler Village, and will be a pillar of the cultural tourism experience in Whistler, British Columbia and beyond.  http://www.audainartmuseum.com/ 

Scandinave Spa Expansion: The Scandinave Spa in Whistler will be expanding their facilities with a scheduled opening for Fall 2015. The brand new building totalling 4,144 square feet will feature spectacular views of Whistler, Blackcomb and Sproatt mountains, and include a steam room, sauna, multi-purpose yoga studio, relaxation room and a sun deck. The expansion will add to the already existing hydrotherapeutic bath experience just five minutes north of Whistler Village. The Scandinave Spa opened its doors in Whistler in 2009 in time for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and has been a popular choice for visitors and locals alike ever since. http://www.scandinave.com/en/whistler/

Whistler Film Festival: The festival will take place from December 2 - 6, 2015. Renowned by filmmakers and film lovers alike, the Whistler Film Festival is a place where artists are celebrated, audiences are inspired, and new ideas enter the cultural dialogue through innovative and original films and unique industry initiatives. In 2015 the festival will celebrate its 15th anniversary! http://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com/

PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola recognized in the 2015 edition of the Guinness World Records Book:  The gondola was recognized as holder of two records: Highest cable car above ground and Longest unsupported span between two cable car towers.  Since its opening in 2008, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola has inspired guests from across the globe to glide 436 metres above Whistler's valley floor, suspended between two towers at the record breaking distance of 3.024 km apart. Summer and winter the lift transports people between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains in only 11 minutes, enabling guests of all ages and levels of mobility to access a unique alpine experience. http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/events-and-activities/activities/peak-2-peak

Upcoming Whistler Events 

Cornucopia Food and Drink Festival, November 5-15

Bizarre Bazaar, November 28 - 29

Whistler Film Festival, December 2-6

The Whistler Holiday Experience, December 19 - January 3

For a full event listing please visit: www.whistler.com/events/calendar/

Market Development, Travel Trade Team

Your contacts at Tourism Whistler are Corinna Hoverd and Andrea Lee.  Please do not hesitate to contact us at anytime for anything Whistler related.

Corinna Hoverd, Manager

choverd@tourismwhistler.com or 604.938.2755

Andrea Lee, Associate

alee@tourismwhistler.com or 604.938.2751