The beautiful City of Vancouver is located in the southwest corner of British Columbia, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Vancouver is home to 600 000 people, and is recognized as one of the most livable cities in the world. 

Vancouver is located at the foot of the Coast Range Mountains, which rise to over 1500 meters, making this city a central location for both summer and winter outdoor activities.

To learn more about Western Canada’s largest city, and host of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, visit the City of Vancouver’s Web site.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is known as one of the best mountain resorts in all of North America. All year round, it offers activities for all ages, from skiing and hiking, to golfing and shopping. The base elevation of Whistler Village is 652 meters, surrounded by the soaring peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Whistler is a pedestrian-only village, and is easily accessible via the Sea-to-Sky Highway, train, bus or plane.

For more exciting facts about the Host Mountain Resort for the Voncouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, visit the Tourism Whistler Web site.