Second to the production of maple syrup, Canada is most famous for its winter sports. In particular, skiing in Whistler. This resort town (located in British Columbia) has both a large “transient” population of workers and nearly 10,000 permanent populace. In addition to those people, the “tourist” population reaches a staggering 2 million per annum.
People come to Whistler to participate in snowboarding and alpine skiing. In addition to the winter sports Canada is known for, other tourists come to the area in the summer to take part in Whistler Blackcomb’s mountain biking. Along with all that, Whistler has a pedestrian village which has been recipient of various design awards, including getting a place in various North America’s ski magazines’ in Top Destinations.
Whistler gives Canada and Canadian culture a great reputation, and the region is known for its summit glaciers and charming meadows. It provides a vacation spot for so many tastes: adventure sports, the Peak 2 Peak gondola, fabulous shopping, hiking, golfing and the First Nations Museum – Squamish-Lil’wat Cultural Centre. At the center one will learn about the culture of the local Squamish and Lil’wat peoples who have resided in Whistler on and off for “longer than memory.”