| Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Opening ceremony February 12 Closing ceremony February 28 The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games, are the next winter Olympics and will take place in 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Both the Olympic and Paralympic Games are being organized by the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC). The 2010 Winter Olympics will be the third Olympics hosted by Canada, and the first by the province of British Columbia. If you are planning to attend the 2010 Winter Olympics games and would like to take advantage to visit British Columbia as well as Alberta's Rockies, we would be happy to offer custom tours to enhance your visit. |
When it comes to winter sports, the West has it all! Whether one prefers downhill, cross country, helicopter skiing or snowcat skiing, it is a sport enthusiast's paradise. The Rocky Mountains offers a great variety of terrain, from the novice to the expert, scenery of incredible beauty, magnificent ski areas, all the ingredients for an unforgettable experience. A range of choices! Within these three ski areas you will find 28 lifts leading to over 130 named runs, 5,000 acres of supremely skiable terrain offer the ultimate ski experience for skiers of all ages and abilities. these three extraordinary resorts are all within 50 minutes drive of each other and all connected to Banff and Lake Louise by regular ski shuttle service. |
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SKI BANFF @ NORQUAY is the area's oldest resort and has been totally redesigned and expanded to world-class standards. Highspeed lifts carry you to 25 impeccably-groomed runs, suited to every level of skill.
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SUNSHINE at 2,750 m is the highest resort of its kind in the Rockies with the kind of alpine charm and hospitality that skiers dream about. It is a consistent fall of pure powder that give Sunshine one of North America's longest ski seasons.
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LAKE LOUISE imagine skiing 8 km down through pristine snows where the only sound is the hiss of your skis. Or picnicking on a mountain-top watching eagles play. Or sunning yourself at the lodge under a sky of impossible blue. this is no dream. This is a mere taste of life at Lake Louise. For scenic grandeur, imagine terrain design, and sheer size, the Lake Louise Ski Area ranks with the finest ski resorts in the world.
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The Canadian Rockies offer many exciting destinations catering to all your ski requirements. SKI IT ALL ON ONE TICKET. The best of skiing at Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Banff Mount Norquay is available with one interchangeable multiday pass, which includes ski bus transportaton between hotels and ski areas, as well as one free coupon for Night Skiing and an added value coupon at Banff Mount Norquay. The Ski Banff/Lake Louise pass is good at all three areas.
ALBERTA SKI PACKAGES AVAILABLE AT VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE BANFF/LAKE LOUISE
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BRITISH COLUMBIA offers excellent skiing in Fernie, Kimberley, Panorama, Whistler,
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For more information on these unique holidays, please contact us at: Colibri Tours