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PCBRT

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Apr 14, 2012 5:13 AM
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Whistler

first time visit to Canada and wondering if Whistler is worth overnight or just day trip from Vancouver. We will be there in may and we dont ski or hike etc. Is there much to see or do there?

Bual

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Apr 14, 2012 7:35 AM
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Nope.

If you're not into outdoor activities...
then spend your time in Vancouver...
and leave Whistler out of the plans.

poppageorge

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Apr 14, 2012 8:18 AM
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get largest card for your camera as you wil lsee magnificent scenery everywhere. but do include yourself in some also. . as well see if you can get onto the ski jumps and take pics from the top. i did similiar in finland eaons ago .

YukonNuggets

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Apr 14, 2012 12:20 PM
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It is beautiful for scenery and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center is worth your time if you're into cultural pursuits-- the Sea-to-Sky highway affords some of the best scenery on the planet, IMO.

This is from a non-outdoor pursuits type of person (not into snow sports at all - preference for ice sports) - but I ended up in Whistler during the 2010 Olympics - I was an employee so didn't whinge too much, I wouldn't have volunteered for Whistler. The town was a sh!tshow during the O's, but scenery was way over the WOW! factor.

If you have time, it's worth a long day trip -- prices for accomms can help make your decision, as well ;) - makes Vancouver seem 'reasonable'.

markharf

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Apr 14, 2012 12:36 PM
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If you don't like to "ski or hike etc.," what DO you like? That'll determine whether it's worth a day, a week or a month of your time.

Mark

littlechilds

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Apr 14, 2012 2:08 PM
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Everyone is saying its beautiful...i guess, but everywhere near Vancouver is. Id only do a day trip if it was a must. The drive is nice up to Squamish.

Cluxewe

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Apr 15, 2012 9:22 AM
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It might be nice to look at if you like mountains and the sight of expensive condo developments and expensive houses.

To tell you the truth though, I go by there all the time to go deer hunting in Pemberton and haven't stopped in 20 years. And that was for gas.

hardnosethehighway

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Apr 16, 2012 9:08 AM
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Yes it's worth a day trip-take the Peak to Peak for yet another jaw dropping experience.

http://ww1.whistlerblackcomb.com/p2pg/

RLang80

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Apr 29, 2012 4:51 AM
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They have zip lining there which was really great to do in the forests up there. And on the way, if you're a hiker, you can do, "the Chief" in Squamish. The views on the first peak alone are amazing :)

Bual

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Apr 29, 2012 7:48 AM
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"And on the way, if you're a hiker, you can do, "the Chief" in Squamish."

I'm going to suggest that hiking the Chief doesn't correlate with the OP's statement,
"We will be there in may and we dont ski or hike etc."
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