Whistler Sliding Centre
- Attendees can learn about some of the most hair-raising sports around at the new Whistler Sliding Center, which will be home to bobsleigh, luge and skeleton competitions during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The 4,800-foot track is complemented by support venues that groups can use for meetings, receptions and other events, complete with spectacular views of Whistler Village and the surrounding mountains. The upper sport deck, lower sport deck and track lodge are among the options available. The center can arrange Olympic-themed events and secure Olympians to speak to the group. www.whistlerslidingcentre.com
- Planners can take advantage of another new standout Olympic venue for group events, while augmenting the program with unforgettable team-building activities. Whistler Olympic Park will set the stage for all cross-country skiing, biathlon, Nordic combined and ski-jumping competitions of the upcoming games, and various buildings, including a day lodge, are available for group gatherings. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and shooting contests are among the team-building options offered. www.whistlerolympicpark.com
- One of Whistler’s most unique new venues, the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is a sleek space that sits on six forested acres along Fitzsimmons Creek. Spotlighting the heritage and living culture of the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations, the facility boasts a Great Hall that provides a compelling backdrop for events, with mountain and forest vistas, curved glass walls, hand-carved cedar, boulders adorned with pictographs and wooden canoes suspended from high ceilings. Another option is the octagon-shaped Istken Hall, as well as a multimedia theater and a deck overlooking Blackcomb Mountain. www.slcc.ca
- Set on Whistler Mountain at an altitude of 6,000 feet, Roundhouse Lodge is a breathtaking site for get-togethers, with 360-degree views of the mountains. The 15,000-square-foot facility accommodates up to 1,500 people. Planners can add an incomparable sightseeing option to the event via the new Peak 2 Peak Gondola, which runs nearly three miles between Roundhouse Lodge and Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb Mountain. www.whistlermeetings.com