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Pre & post Vancouver touring suggestions With all that Vancouver has to offer, your attendees will have plenty to see and do in the city. But if they want to turn their business trip into an extended stay, the regions outside Vancouver offer plenty of rest and relaxation to pique attendees' interest Whistler (1 to 5 days) Whistler is the perfect all-season vacation stop on the West Coast. A mustdo is the Whistler Mountain Gondola, an aerial tram that whisks visitors to the top of a 1,800-metre (6,000-foot) peak for incredible views. In summer, it provides access to mountaintop hiking and thrilling descents along trails and glades for avid mountain bikers; in winter, it delivers skiers to the slopes of Whistler Mountain. Together with Blackcomb Mountain, there are more than 3,307 hectares (8,171 acres) of skiable terrain, making Whistler the largest ski resort in North America. The Peak2Peak Gondola now connects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains with 28 sky cabins that provide dramatic 360-degree views of the valley below. For a real adrenalin rush, try ziplining. High above the ground, you can see the local rainforests like you've never seen them before. For those who prefer relaxation to adventure, Whistler Village is packed with world-class restaurants, shopping, spas and boutiques. More info: Tourism Whistler Sea-to-Sky Highway Peak2Peak Gondola 136 Sea-to-Sky Corridor and Squamish (1- to 1.5-hour drive) For one of the top scenic drives in B.C., embark on a tour of the legendary Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99), along the rugged shores of Howe Sound, the southernmost glacial fjord in North America. Along the way, stop at Shannon Falls, the third-highest waterfall in B.C.; the Stawamus Chief, a massive 700-metre granite monolith perfect for advanced climbers; and the Britannia Mine Museum, which recently underwent a massive renovation and offers underground tours and activities. As a day trip or a stop on the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler, Squamish offers a wide variety of activities, including whitewater rafting, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and helicopter tours. Brackendale, near Squamish, has the world's highest concentration of bald eagles; prime viewing season is from November to February. More info: Tourism Squamish vancouver & Beyond Photos: Tourism Whistler; Destination British Columbia