Whistler-Blackcomb Ski Resort |
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| Five Great Spring Vacation Ideas |
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Over the years, the combined Whistler-Blackcomb mountains have become one of the choice ski destinations in North America-- often ranked as the top ski resort in the world.
Whistler also has one of the longest ski seasons: Blackcomb Mountain runs until mid-April, but Whistler continues well into June.
From beautiful Vancouver, Whistler is reached by driving the scenic Sea-to-Sky highway for an hour and a half. Once there, in addition to prime skiing you'll find plenty of fun especially for kids: kids-only lifts such as Blackcomb's Magic carpet; Kids Adventure Zones (a magic castle, secret forts, etc.); Children's Learning Centre; adventure camps for skiing and snowboarding; "Ride Tribe" for teens 13 to 17; horse-drawn sleigh-rides; cross-country ski trails, and lots more.
You'll also find licensed day care for babies from 3 months to 3 years old; kids' Apres-Ski at the Children's Learning Centre; and Kids Night on the town.
For a break from skiing, try these ideas: a public swimming pool with "whirlpool"; skate-and-swim sessions at the Meadow Park Sports Centre (with wading pool); Great Wall Underground climbing center; the Alpen Rock House indoor playground, with bowling, video games, etc. And if the spring weather's really good, Whistler is a great place for mountain-bikes.
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Read more about Whistler-Blackcomb at Travel With Kids. |
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Whistler's also great in the summertime! |
| other spring vacation ideas: |
| California: Legoland | Mexico: Maya Riviera |
Miami: Key Biscayne |
Kid-Friendly Spas |
| Happy traveling.... |
