Downtown
What can you do while in
Cycle around downtown's
http://www.seegranvilleisland.com/
If
you are short on time then cruise the shops on
China town is a must see, but it is in a not so nice part of town so just be careful.
I love this city so you might think I am
pumping this place up a bit too much, but I am not. It does have it's problems. The only real ugly
part of Vancouver is around Main and
And
if you are coming up to my neck of the woods (
Happy Travels
Sights to See in Vancouver!
Granville
Capilano
Stanley
Robson
Street = www.bcpassport.com/shopping/robson.html
# 8 Attraction
Yaletown = www.myyaletown.com # 10 Attraction
Places to eat in Vancouver!
Click on the link below to find out what the health department has to say about your restaurant
Feenies = www.feenies.com
Reddoor Chinese = www.reddoor.ca (One of our favorites)
Joe Fortes Seafood = www.joefortes.ca (The place to be seen)
Sand Bar Seafood = www.vancouverdine.com/sandbar/about.html
(Our #1)
Cannery Seafood House = www.canneryseafood.com
Grouse = www.grousemountain.com/grousemountain-observatory-restaurant.cfm
Gothams Steak House = www.gothamsteakhouse.com (Best
Steak)
Araxi Whistler = www.araxi.com/araxi (A great meal,
but a tad pricey)
Glowbal Grill = http://www.glowbalgrill.com/index.cfm
Check out the
link below for the rest of
www.opentable.com/rest_list.aspx?m=73
Great Bars
Lucy Mae Brown
= 862
Richards St.,
Yale town Pub = 1111 Mainland Street
604-689-7000
Bar None = www.bar-none.ca
Best Ice Cream
Mum’s ice cream
604 681-1500
Helen and Danika at the base of Blackcomb/Whistler
20 Things to Do in Whistler
Whistler is super expensive, but here is a few things under $25 CDN.
- A Day at Rainbow Park
Jump on Whistler's local transit the Wave (it costs only $1.50) and ride out to Rainbow Park. Go for a swim if it's summer. The mountain views are sensational and there's beach volleyball, space to play frisbee, catch a ball, relax or even train spot (trains rumble past nearby). There's also the heritage site of Myrtle Philips, Rainbow Lodge still in existence. - Latté, Coffee, Frappé
There are more than a dozen coffee shops in Whistler Village. They all have outdoor patios perfect for people watching. Read the local newspapers, write a postcard, and enjoy your day. - Go for Ice Cream, Chocolate, and Candy
Cow's ice cream, Rogers' Chocolates, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and The Great Glass Elevator Candy Shop provide a day of indulgences. Watch chocolate making, sample new flavours, and try candy imported from the UK. Yum! - 2010 Whistler Information Centre
Visit the 2010 Whistler info centre and find out what's happening in Whistler in 2010. Mount the podium and be a medal winner. - Shopping for Whistler Souvenirs
A stuffed bear from Bear Pause. A Roots cap. A dream catcher. A special gem made of jade. These unique, inexpensive items make perfect gifts or souvenirs. - A Dog Day Afternoon
Enhance the life of a homeless canine friend and walk a dog from WAG Volunteers are welcome to pop in and walk a dog or visit with the kitties in the cattery at designated times. - Find Lost Lake
Where's Lost Lake? Take the kids, the grandparents, the family dog and trek along the trail from the Village to this isolated oasis with a beach, picnic tables, and mountain views tucked into the forest. - Fresh Mountain Goodness
The Whistlers farmers Market has the freshest produce around. Pick up your favorite berries, home-cooked goods, artisan crafts, candies, fruits and more. - Brewery Tours
The Brewhouse offers free brewery tours every Thursday and Saturdays at 3 p.m. - Discover the Whistler Museum & Archives
For a ticket price of less than $5 the Whistler Museum is a real treasure. - Visit the Whistler Library
Lose yourself in a good book at the Whistler Library. - Rainbow Theatre
Make way to the Rainbow Theatre under the TELUS Whistler Conference Centre. Tickets are only $5 a show! ($3 on Tuesdays) - Appetizers for Less
If you like oysters - some higher end restaurants in Whistler have oyster bars (such as Araxi Restaurant & Bar) or offer special deals on appetizers. - Live Music, DJs, and Local Bands
Check the Pique listings where Venues charge less than $10 cover to see great local Whistler musical talent. - Experience the Interpretive Forest
Take The Wave (public transit) to the Whistler Interpretive Forest south of Whistler. It is a self-guided route through an old growth forest with educational signs to guide you; an excellent choice for an afternoon excursion. - Meadow Park
From swimming to weights, from a spa to exercise bikes, Whistler's Meadow Park is an inexpensive - and healthy - way to spend your afternoon or evening. Drop in and play. - Whistler Kayak Club
For only $5, you can kayak with the Whistler Kayak Club on Wednesdays at Wayside Park. Call 604-905-2925 for details. - Yoga
Stretch, breathe, stretch some more. There are several Yoga studios in Whistler that welcome drop-ins from locals and visitors alike. - Riverside Greens Putting Course
For only $10 CDN for adults and $6 CDN for kids you can put the 18 hole mini-fairways at Riverside Resort and Campground just 5 minutes north of the Village. - Art Gallery Tour
Did you know that there are half a dozen Art galleries in Whistler worthy of a look - and all of them are free to the public.
Whistler restaurants
http://www.dinehere.ca/results.asp?l=28
Other great Whistler links
http://www.skiingbc.com/whistler_links.html
http://www.cougarmountain.ca/links.htm
http://www.whistlerwebcams.com
http://findwhistler.com/page.cfm/2829
Info for Skiers
Whistler/ Blackcomb = Now that both mountain resorts are jointly operated, your pass gives you access to both ski areas. Locals have their preferences, but the truth is that both resorts offer great skiing. Whistler Mountain has 1,502m (4,927 ft.) of vertical and over 100 marked runs that are serviced by a high-speed gondola and eight high-speed chairlifts, plus four other lifts and tows. Helicopter service from the top of the mountain makes another 100-plus runs on nearby glaciers accessible. There are cafeterias and gift shops on the peak as well as a licensed restaurant. Blackcomb Mountain has 1,584m (5,196 ft.) of vertical and over 100 marked runs that are serviced by nine high-speed chairlifts, plus three other lifts and tows. The cafeteria and gift shop aren't far from the peak, and the licensed restaurant is worth the gondola trip even if you're not skiing -- the view is spectacular, the food decent. Both mountains also have bowls and glade skiing, with Blackcomb offering glacier skiing well into August.
No altitude sickness here-your at sea level. You'll make more
turns than you ever have and your legs will be screaming before you hit lunch.
Franz and Ridge runner where just so much fun and this is one of the few
mountains that Snowboarders and Skiers can get along. It's that kind of place
Make sure you are in decent shape if you are going to attempt to ski here, it
was not rated the best mountain in North America for nothing
Blues are almost double blues...I'd pay attention to the guidelines. But if your
expert you will be in heaven-they have a restaurant at the top with an amazing
breakfast and all the black runs you could imagine. Once you ski here, you will
never want to ski any where else.
Jackson Hole has some tough terrain" so ask some folks the skinny
before you head down.
Make sure you spend a few extra bucks and do the first tracks
at least once while you are up here. This is where they take you up the mountain
before most are even awake and you get to enjoy the first run and all that
powder before anyone else gets to even touch it. So worth it!
Walkie talkies don't always work because the mountain is too big. Phones work fine.
For green skiers and families, luckily most of the green is top side and
magnificent. The mountains are so beautiful-you'll be inspired to keep up your
skills.
The weather is usually very cold after Dec and the snow just keeps coming.
However, if water makes you "melt", a jacket with a hood comes in
handy. Jeans and snow boots and layers will be best on some days because
you might feel fine before you get on the lift but once you get to the top you
will freeze your butt off!.
Happy Skiing