Whistler Blackcomb: 50 years of going beyond

 For the last five decades, Whistler Blackcomb has left its mark on those who are drawn to the mountains. What started as an Olympic dream in the 1960s, with the opening of Whistler Mountain in 1966, has evolved into the largest ski resort in North America and a host venue of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Whistler Blackcomb continues to be at the forefront of advancements in skiing, snowboarding, and downhill mountain biking and is a recognized leader in the mountain resort business. Most recently, Whistler Blackcomb was named the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America by SKI Magazine for the third time in four years and for the second year in a row.

But Whistler  is more than just a big playground. The contribution to the local, provincial and federal economy is undeniable.

Total consumer spending in Whistler Resort generates provincial GDP of $1.3 billion per year, resulting in excess of 13,500 jobs and 22.5 per cent of the entire annual tourism export revenue of British Columbia. Additionally, Whistler contributes approximately $428 million in tax revenue per year (or $1.17 million per day) to all levels of government in Canada.

Following his keynote, Mr. Brownlie will be joined on stage for a panel discussion that will further elaborate on the benefits that Whistler brings to the regional and provincial economy.

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