{"product_id":"whistler-bc-mini-luxury-puzzle","title":"Whistler BC, Mini Luxury Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Whistler, British Columbia - a world-renowned alpine resort town nestled in the Coast Mountains, home to the largest ski resort in North America and host venue of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Originally a logging town called Alta Lake, Whistler was transformed into a ski destination in the 1960s and has since become synonymous with world-class skiing, mountain biking, and year-round outdoor adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you piece together this puzzle, you'll spot the iconic Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the world's longest and highest lift of its kind, soaring 436 metres above the valley floor as it connects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains in an 11-minute journey offering breathtaking 360-degree views. You'll also uncover the charming Whistler Village, a pedestrian-only alpine village filled with shops, restaurants, and accommodations designed in European alpine style, and the grand Fairmont Chateau Whistler, a castle-like luxury hotel that has welcomed guests since 1989 at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe puzzle captures the famous Whistler Mountain Inukshuk, a stone landmark that has become an iconic symbol of the resort and the 2010 Olympics, standing proudly at the summit welcoming visitors to the peak. You'll find skiers carving down the legendary slopes that offer over 8,100 acres of skiable terrain across two mountains, the Olympic Rings commemorating Whistler's role as host of the alpine skiing events during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, vibrant village atmosphere with colourful lights and decorations that create a festive ambiance year-round, and snow-covered peaks that tower above the valley. Pine forests blanket the mountainsides, the bustling village square where visitors gather after a day on the slopes, and the perfect blend of adventure and luxury that defines the Whistler experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhistler is best experienced during the winter months when champagne powder snow blankets the mountains from November to May, though summer transforms the resort into a mountain biking mecca and hiking paradise. This alpine playground represents the ultimate mountain resort experience, where visitors can ski world-class runs in the morning, visit the iconic Inukshuk at the summit, ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola for panoramic views by afternoon, and enjoy après-ski culture in the village as the sun sets behind the peaks. Whether you're drawn to the Olympic legacy, the record-breaking gondola, the symbolic Inukshuk, the legendary skiing, or the vibrant village atmosphere, Whistler embodies the pinnacle of mountain resort living in British Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuzzle Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e150 pieces\u003cbr\u003eFinished size: 4\" x 6\"\u003cbr\u003eHigh-quality chipboard pieces\u003cbr\u003eComes in a metal tin for storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal handmade marker sketch created with Copic and Winsor Newton markers, signed by artist Wynand van Niekerk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePackaged in a durable metal tin, perfect for gifting or keeping your puzzle pieces organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Wynand van Niekerk. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downtown Sketcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51346588696864,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/6377\/2192\/files\/DTSP015_-_Whistler_b252434e-2f3e-4d0c-8454-3a70ac9cfdf9.jpg?v=1773595128","url":"https:\/\/downtownsketcher.com\/products\/whistler-bc-mini-luxury-puzzle","provider":"Downtown Sketcher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}