From Sea to Sky
October 9, 2011 Filed in : Event
One of the many great things about Vancouver as an event city is the easy proximity to one of the most inviting all-season resorts in the world – Whistler, British Columbia. You can drive along the breathtaking Sea to Sky Highway and arrive in less than 2 hours from downtown or charter float planes for an unforgettable flight, as we did for an executive summit portion of a software conference we managed in Vancouver.
While Whistler is best known as a ski resort, one of my favorite times to visit is right now during the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. Every year, the entire village participates in the annual “Turkey Sale” with bargains galore for the skiier, boarder or après-skiier. The weekend combines everything a visitor could want – hotel savings, excellent food, gorgeous scenery, lovely walks, discount shopping and even a fantastic farmer’s and artisan’s market. If you’re running or attending an event in Vancouver and have the time, a side trip to Whistler is well worth it.