Whistler Blackcomb

   Wow, we have had a lot of things on our list to see and do since we arrived on the island, but this was an unexpected treat. A friend of ours from Vancouver, asked us to come over for a visit. We decided to go over on the ferry as walk on passengers due to ferry costs. She asked us if we would be interested in going to "her" Whistler ski village. She has been going up for thirty years, since she moved out to BC from Ontario. Needless to say we were thrilled.
She met us at the ferry and off we went up the Sea to Sky highway for the 1 1/2 hour drive of spectacular scenery. My head was on a swivel! She took us all around Green lake for a feel for the area before we arrived at Whistler village. We strolled the village before having lunch, as we watched the skiers in all their gear walking to and from the slopes. As Whistler Blackcomb is a world leading ski destination, there are all levels of accommodations from large five star hotels to hostels. Needless to say there is also no shortage of places to eat and drink, many with outside dining. We have had so many wonderful days in the past 10 months it is not fair to say that one was the best, as they were all amazing, but this was certainly high on the list. The drive back down to Horseshoe Bay where we would board the return ferry, was equally beautiful seeing it all in a different direction. The last half hour before arriving at Horseshoe Bay the road clings to the cliff face giving an incredible view of the ocean. Luckily most of it is four lanes for an easy drive.

Our ferry arriving in Nanaimo to take us on the 1 1/2 hour sail to Vancouver.

  Leaving Nanaimo behind with the island mountains as a backdrop. The two islands in front create a perfectly protected harbour.

                                         Diana waiting for us in Vancouver.

                           Whistler ski runs above and below.

Whistler on the right and Blackcomb on the left. They were                             developed separately but now have merged into one.

    Bev and Diana at green Lake with Whistler in the background.

                                          Whistler village.

                               Lunch in the sun with a friend.

                                       The village scene.

Leaving Vancouver and her magnificent mountain scenery behind.

               Vancouver skyline with Stanley Park on the left.

  
A wonderful day with a good friend. We are so very lucky...............


   Just a few extra pictures of Whistler Village, I was a happening place, with live music.

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