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Magnificent snowcapped peaks, dense green forests, transparent lakes, sparkling rivers,
and an upmarket, cosmopolitan village right in the middle of it all: Welcome to Whistler
(pop. 10,000), one of the world's great resort towns, just 120 kilometers (75 miles) north
of Vancouver along Highway 99. The Whistler Valley has seen incredible development in
recent years and is now British Columbia's third most popular tourist destination (behind
Vancouver and Victoria), attracting around two million visitors annually, though this num-
ber went even higher in 2010 when the resort town cohosted the Winter Olympic Games.
The crowds and the costs might not be for everyone, but there
are
many things to do in
Whistler. The village takes full advantage of its magnificent natural surroundings, making
a trip north from Vancouver well worth it any time of year.
