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Kicking Horse in eastern British Columbia
FAMILIES.
fits the bill. Until the last few years, the ski Most Canadian ski resorts offer excellent
areas could be reached only by helicopter facilities and ski schools for families. But
but its lift network now gives access to 106 the sheer scale and range of activities make
runs – 60% of which are black (the most Whistler hard to beat for children.
difficult category). Ski lessons are available for kids aged from
Kicking Horse, near the town of Golden, three years and there are special classes for
features an impressive 1,260-metre vertical teenagers. Childcare is offered from three
drop and is known for its excellent powder months to 12 years, the main centre of the
snow conditions. ski village is pedestrianised, making it safer
Another up-and-coming resort is nearby for young children, and there is a great range
Revelstoke, which opened in December of dining options to keep the kids happy.
2007. It can even outdo Kicking Horse as it Whistler offers a wider selection of
boasts the longest vertical drop in North accommodation than most resorts with
America, and has been introduced by major plenty of hotels and apartment blocks catering
operators such as Crystal. for different budget and preferences.
Sample price: Seven nights at Kicking Horse Sample price: Inghams offers seven nights at
with Crystal is priced from £1,159 per person the Crystal Lodge in Whistler from £690 per
including flights from Gatwick to Calgary, person based on four sharing. This includes
and accommodation with breakfast and scheduled flights to Vancouver, transfers
lunch at the four-star Vagabond Lodge. and room-only accommodation. Inghams
■ crystalski.co.uk ■ inghams.co.uk Turn to 72 Family-friendly Whistler is ideal for young children
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