Whistler and Blackcomb, Vancouver
We first visited some of the smaller residential areas, like Whistler Creek, taking in the view and the size and construction of some of the homes there. Apparently Prince Charles, William and Harry all stayed in a private house in the Whistler area after Diana died. All homes must be ‘chalet style’. We visited the centre of Whistler, walking around until the rain became heavy – lunch time. There are still a lot of shops open there in this ‘dead season’ and we had time to have a good look around.
I’ve left in a number of the photos taken in the rain. That’s what rain’s like in the mountains in the off-season! I haven’t labelled Whistler or Blackcomb separately, as they are two mountains right next door and two of the lifts (one in each direction) start from the same place. Soon there will be a lift joining the two peaks mid-mountain.
Within 30 minutes of Vancouver lie the ski resorts of Grouse mountain, Seymour mountain and Cypress
Although this is the season of rain before the fall in temperature will make it snow instead, Diana and I went up to Whistler/Blackcomb for a day. I saw a bear! This is bear habitat which has been taken over by humans and an effort is made to cater for the bears. The one I saw was walking around the side of an apartment complex. Just like that!
We first visited some of the smaller residential areas, like Whistler Creek, taking in the view and the size and construction of some of the homes there. Apparently Prince Charles, William and Harry all stayed in a private house in the Whistler area after Diana died. All homes must be ‘chalet style’. We visited the centre of Whistler, walking around until the rain became heavy – lunch time. There are still a lot of shops open there in this ‘dead season’ and we had time to have a good look around.
I’ve left in a number of the photos taken in the rain. That’s what rain’s like in the mountains in the off-season! I haven’t labelled Whistler or Blackcomb separately, as they are two mountains right next door and two of the lifts (one in each direction) start from the same place. Soon there will be a lift joining the two peaks mid-mountain.