Whistler

(pop. 10,000)



Whistler is nestled in the Coast Mountains 120 km north of Vancouver and features two spectacular mountains, four championship golf courses, shops, restaurants, and accommodations galore, hiking trails, and arguably the best mountain bike park in the world.

Whistler is more than a world renowned resort; it is also a real mountain town with long-term residents and a transient workforce. This growing community offers a range of schools and clubs, and has a high degree of political and environmental awareness. A strong sense of community exists with a passionate commitment to protecting the environment. To help guide Whistler’s journey toward a sustainable future, Whistler 2020 an ambitious vision and planning approach was developed.

Whistler is not only a place of scenic wonder, but also a region rich in history and cultural background. Before becoming a world-class ski resort, Whistler drew visitors from far and wide.

Sport Hosting Services

Whistler is prepared to offer promotional, operational and visitor experience support to sport event organizers in a number of ways. Listed below are just some of the services provided to sport event producers on a case by case basis:
- Bid Development
- Connections to Local Resort Partners
- Marketing and Communications support
- Site inspections / Venue selection
- Operational support and resources
- Destination collateral
- Accommodation booking support to source out suitable accommodations, rates and availability
- Tickets and packaging opportunities
- Media hosting
-Registration for larger groups

Sport Hosting Portfolio

Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Alpine Skiing, Bobsleigh, Skeleton, Luge, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Cross-country Skiing, Biathlon, Paralympic Alpine Skiing, Paralympic Biathlon, Paralympic Cross-country Skiing

Signature Sporting Events
TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival
Kokanee Crankworx Freeride Mountainbike Festival
2011 GLISA North American Outgames
World Police and Fire Games 2009
Korbel Curling Celebrity Challenge (2006)
TELUS Skins Golf Tournament (2005)

Winter 2010/2011 Sporting Events
FIBT Bobsleigh Skeleton World Cup
Youth Canadian Luge Championships
North American Biathlon Championships
Alpine Skiing Cups: Whistler Cup, Nor-Am Cup, GMC Nations Cup
Cross-country Competitions: Coast Cup Series and Midget Championships
P'ayakentsut Cross-country Ski Festival
North American Biathlon Championships

Bike Race Event Highlights
RBC Gran Fondo Whistler
BC Bike Race
Crud 2 Mud Downhill
Cheakamus Challenge

Running, Multi-Sport and Adventure
XTERRA Canadian Championships Off-Road Triathlon
Warrior Dash
Whistler Half Marathon
BC Athletics’ Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra Run
Salomon 5 Peaks Trail Running Series, Whistler
Whistler Spirit Run and Festival (Cross Country Running)
Sears Great Canadian Run, Whistler
Comfortably Numb Trail Run
Kids of Steel Triathlon/ Whistler Try-a-Tri

Field, Arena and Indoor
Whitecaps FC Soccer Camps
Vancouver Canucks Training Camps (2005, 2007, 2008)
2010 Canadian National Dragon Boat Championships and National Team Trials
Slo-Pitch Nationals 2010
Whistler International All Star Hockey Tournament
Whistler Peak Performance Hockey Camps
Tennis BC Junior Challenger
Whistler Open Volleyball Tournament


Facilites

Community contact

Lynn Chappell
Manager, Partnerships & Events
Tourism Whistler
604-938-2705
Send email

More Information

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Map and Directions

Whistler, BC
  • Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., this 18 hole, par-72 golf course traverses rushing mountain streams and features spectacular views
  • The Nicklaus North Golf Course is Jack Nicklaus "Signature Design" par-71, 6908 yard Championship course which offers five sets of tees combining challenge and enjoyment for all golfers.
  • Both mountains offer a variety of winter and summer sporting activities and venues. From the Dave Murray Downhill, tube park, terrain parks and half pipes to hiking and running and mountain bike trails, all kinds of sporting events can be hosted.
  • The cross country riding in Whistler Valley is simply unparalleled and boasts hundreds of kilometers of excellent trails. Riders can experience anything from flowing single track to technical stunts and long descents.
  • Situated on Alta Lake, Rainbow Park offers beach volleyball courts, grassy play fields and is great for boating and wakeboarding events.