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MM Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations (604/606-7245 or 877/460-3200,
www.rockymountaineer.com ) , the same company that runs train trips between Vancouver
and the Canadian Rockies, also operates the luxurious Whistler Sea to Sky Climb trip
between North Vancouver and Whistler. The train itself is deluxe in every respect, but it's
what's outside the large windows that is most memorable—a moving postcard of moun-
tains, ocean, and waterfalls. The trip takes 3.5 hours each way and runs May through
mid-October, with departures from North Vancouver daily at 8:30am. Adult rates are $311
round-triporupgradetoDomeCarServicefor$420.Ratesincludesnacksandhoteltrans-
fers. You can also return to Vancouver by bus, which saves a few bucks and allows you to
spend extra time in Whistler.
Hiking
Theeasiestwaytoaccessthearea'smostspectacularhikingcountryistotakeasightseeing
lift up Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain, but many other options exist. Walking around
Whistler Valley you'll notice signposted trails all over the place. Valley Trail is a paved
walk/bike path in summer and a cross-country ski trail in winter. It makes an almost com-
plete tour of the valley, from Whistler Village to Lost Lake and Green Lake, along the
River of Golden Dreams, past three golf courses to Alta Lake, Nita Lake, and Alpha
Lake, and finally to Highway 99 in the Whistler Creekside area. If you'd rather do a short
walk, head for Lost Lake via the 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) trail from Parking Lot East at the
backofWhistlerVillage,orviatheWAVEtransitbusfromthemiddleofthevillage.Once
at the beautiful lake, you can saunter along the shore, picnic, swim, or (in winter) cross-
country ski.
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