Vancouver

When it comes to spectacular settings, Vancouver has no equal. With its pristine surroundings, stunning natural settings and thriving urban atmosphere, Vancouver stands alone as the perfect travel destination. It's a sophisticated metropolis, but it's also an outdoor playground surrounded by water, mountains and forests. In Vancouver, thrilling adventure finds a home in breath-taking scenery and enchanted coastal rainforests. Insdie the city, protected places like Stanley Park, with its dense forest of towering cedar and fir trees, provides an oasis where plants and trees thrive. Meanwhile, Vancouver's coastal setting and mild climate give residents and visitors a chance to enjoy sailing, whale watching, kayaking and fishing year-round - all just minutes from downtown.

With its irrresistble blend of cultures, Vanoucver is a vibrant energetic city that is welcoming to everyone and inspring to all. Offering fabulous festivals, exciting nightlife and remarkable restaurants, it's the perfect place for the Winter Games spectators who want to savor the urban excitement of a world-class city during a world-class event. The stunning beauty of Canada's west coast, combined with luxury hotels, fine dining and thousands of other entertainment options make Vancouver the ideal vacation destination.


Whistler

Located in the spectacular Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Whistler is Canada's premier, year-round destination. Consistently ranked the number one resort in North America, Whistler features two spectacular mountains, epic skiing conditions, four championship golf courses, more than 200 shops, 90 restaurants and bars, accommodations galore, hiking trails, spas and arguably the best mountain bike path in the world. In short, Whistler has everything you could possible need for the time of  your life - and so much more.

In the winter, you can ski and snowboard all day - every day. Cross-country glide on forest trails. Ride the snowmobile to a frozen mountain lake. Snowshoe into a remote wilderdness. Whistler has outdoor activities that are exciting, thrilling, and available only in Whistler during the snowy months of winter.

Together, Vancouver and Whistler will welcome countries from across the globe as they come together to compete on the world stage for the honor of representing their country in Winter Games competition. A new Whistler Celebration Plaza in the heart of Whistler Village will be home to nightly medals ceremonies and spectacular enteratainment during the Games.