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PEAK TO PEAK GONDOLA

PEAK 2 PEAK GONDOLA OFFICIALY OPENED DECEMBER 12, 2008

The gondola will become a tourism icon for British Columbia and Canada, bringing visitors from all over the world into the high alpine to experience scenic views. Supported by only four towers, the gondola travels 4.4 kilometers (2.73 miles) in just 11 minutes – reaching a highest vertical point of 415 m (1,361 feet) above Fitzsimmons Creek, which is a world record. Coming in at $51 million, the Peak to Peak Gondola also breaks the world record for longest free span, with a distance of 3.024 kilometres (1.88 miles) stretching between the two towers furthest apart.

2010 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

Whistler Blackcomb is the venue for the men's and women's Olympic and Paralympic alpine skiing disciplines of Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, Slalom and Super Combined. The men's downhill will take place on the Dave Murray course, while the women's downhill and all Paralympic alpine skiing events will take place on a newly designed race course on Wildcard and mid to lower Franz's Trail.

Construction was finalized in November 2007 on the Whistler Sliding Centre, located on Blackcomb Mountain. The Sliding Centre will host the bobsleigh, luge and skeleton events.

WHISTLER OLYMPIC PARK

A venue for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler Olympic Park is the first Olympic Nordic venue to include all three traditional Nordic sport stadiums in one site: cross-country, ski jumping and biathlon. The Park will host the 2010 Olympic Games competitions in ski jumping, Nordic combined, cross-country skiing and biathlon as well as the 2010 Paralympic Games cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions. The venue will also serve as a legacy for the enjoyment of local residents, visitors and athletes.

Directions:

The Whistler Olympic Park is located 18 kilometres southwest of Whistler, 50 kilometres north of Squamish (the turn off highway 99 is 3.1 km north of Brandywine Falls)and 115 kilometres north of Vancouver, BC. From Highway 99, the centre of Whistler Olympic Park is located 10 kilometres up the new Callaghan Valley access road.

The public ski trail system at Whistler Olympic Park consists of approximately 35 kilometres (50 kilometes during the 2008/09 season) of beginner, intermediate and advanced trails. All trails start from the day lodge adjacent to the cross-country stadium. Fifteen kilometres of competition trails are groomed and signed along with 25 km of separate recreational (easier) trails, both of which are accessed from the same starting spot.
www.whistlerolympicpark.ca
 

Special Guests

Les Dames d’Escoffier International Members Vancouver Branch Members came to enjoy Cornucopia at the Durlacher Hof in November together with repeat Floridians guests we had a fabulous evening of European music, traditional food and fine wine.
	FIS Snowboard World Championship Competitors We were honoured with the Austrian Snowboard team in January who competed in the FIS Snowboard World Championships in Whistler.

The Perfect Setting: A Small Inn
For Retreats, Weddings and Meetings

Our enchanting inn offers hospitality in the European tradition. No detail has been overlooked, creating a warm ambience, comfort and style. Alpine cuisine and afternoon refreshments are waiting for you apres ski style, after your fun day in powder.
We offer eight deluxe guest rooms, a Great room/licensed dining room with fire place which serves as a meeting room for up to 20.
We will gladly be open exclusively for your group. 

Travel arrangements to and from Vancouver International Airport arranged by request.
If you’re among those who consider the journey as important as the destination, you’ll start your meeting with Chartered Helijet or Limo Service from December through April or by Whistler Air seaplane (May through October) from Vancouver to Whistler and visa versa. 


Gift Certificates

Need some ideas for your special occasion shopping (i.e. Birthday/Anniversary/Wedding/Promotions)?
May we suggest a Durlacher Hof gift certificate. We will send a gift certificate to someone special for you, along with a box of chocolates as our way of thanking you for your business.

Calling all Longer Stay Travelers

We have a two bedroom self-catering apartment on the lake in Whistler, ideal for longer stay travelers and families. For golf vacations, or adventure getaways in summer, biking and hiking is on your doorstep.


Take an ART WALK

Building on its reputation as a stellar ski resort, Whistler has embraced the Arts, Theatre and Culinary Adventures. Galleries, public sculptures, festivals, etc.. Call for current calendar.


AUF WIEDERSEHN
Erika and Peter Durlacher

Durlacher Hof Alpine Inn
7055 Nesters Road
Whistler, BC
Canada V0N 1B7
Phone: 604-932-1924
Fax: 604-938-1980
Toll Free 1-877-932-1924