Four Seasons opens first Canadian resort in Whistler, B.C.

Four Seasons opens first Canadian resort in Whistler, B.C.
Year-Round Mountain Resort at the Site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games 


TORONTO, June 28  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, Four Seasons Hotels and
Resorts opened its first mountain resort in Canada, at the base of Blackcomb
Mountain in Whistler, British Columbia, site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
The new 242-room retreat is located in the heart of the largest ski area in
North America, just minutes from the slopes, year-round outdoor adventures,
fine dining, shopping and nightlife.

"Couples, families and business travellers can now experience the service,
comfort and luxury of a Four Seasons Resort in the heart of Whistler," said
Wolf Hengst, president worldwide hotel operations, Four Seasons Hotels and
Resorts. "Most people probably know Whistler as a ski destination, but this
time of year is truly magical in the mountains, with the wildflowers growing in
the valleys and the picturesque lakes - a dramatic setting for the wide array
of summertime activities that Whistler has to offer."

Swimming, canoeing, white water rafting, fishing, mountain biking, hiking and
golf are just some of the diversions that make Whistler a popular summer
getaway. In the winter, the annual snowfall averages nine metres, so guests of
Four Seasons will find a paradise of skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing,
snowmobiling, dogsledding, sleigh rides and more. The area boasts 3,307
hectares of skiable terrain, 33 lifts and more than 200 trails. Guests need
only speak to the Concierge to plan an outdoor adventure, no matter what the
season.

Although Whistler is appealing to the outdoor enthusiast, guests may be tempted
to stay indoors to experience the luxury of Four Seasons Resort Whistler. The
design and architecture of the Resort is inspired by the Arts and Crafts
movement and its emphasis on high standards of craftsmanship and natural
materials and finishes. Guest rooms and suites are contemporary, with a
lodge-like feel and warm cherry-stained millwork, limestone floors and
quartzite stone bath walls. High ceilings, captivating views of the natural
surroundings and fireplaces make the guest room a welcoming retreat.

The Spa is designed as a relaxing oasis, decorated in natural maple with smooth
white stone accents. Treatment rooms feature natural light in a private
setting, and there is also a workout room, fitness studio with mirrors and
ballet barre, whirlpools and a free-form outdoor pool that is open year-round.

The Fifty Two 80 Bistro and Bar has a warm, club-like atmosphere with wood
floors and paneling, fireplace, and comfortable sofas and chairs. In summer and
warmer days year-round, an adjacent terrace invites guests to dine in the sun
or under starry skies. Guests can also enjoy complimentary coffee and tea every
morning in the Library Lounge.

Just 80 miles or 120 kilometres from Vancouver, guests of Four Seasons Resort
Whistler may wish to plan a holiday or business trip that also includes Four
Seasons Hotel Vancouver, located in the heart of the city.

With a history spanning four decades and a portfolio that extends worldwide,
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the world's leading operator of luxury
hotels, currently managing 63 properties in 29 countries. This year, the
company has opened a hotel in Budapest in the historic Gresham Palace on the
banks of the Danube, its first resort in Costa Rica, and its first European
resort at Terre Blanche in Provence. Four Seasons continues to grow, with more
than 20 projects under construction or development in choice locations around
the world. Later this year, the company will open new properties in Langkawi,
Malaysia and Hampshire, England. Four Seasons is the most honoured luxury hotel
company in the world with more of its hotels designated as AAA Five Diamond
properties than any other hotel company and the most Mobil Five Star awards in
the industry. The company is also consistently highly ranked in readers'
surveys in publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure,
Institutional Investor, Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report and the Zagat Survey.
Information on the company and its 43 years of achievement in the hospitality
industry can be accessed through the Four Seasons Web site at
http://www.fourseasons.com/. 

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