rmv hot springs listings, they're covered at Pemberton (British Columbia); I don't think we need separate headings for each paragraph in Do section
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If you want to do something outdoors, the Sea to Sky region is your place to be. [[Whistler]] is home to the biggest '''ski resort''' in North America — Whistler-Blackcomb — with a season that lasts from Nov to May and glacier skiing in the summer. Starting in May (most years), Whistler mountain is converted into a mountain bike park where the lifts are used to transport riders and bikes up so they can get the full experience of biking down a mountain with a few jumps and obstacles along the way. Mountain bike trails (without the lifts) also exist throughout much of the region.
If you want to do something outdoors, the Sea to Sky region is your place to be. [[Whistler]] is home to the biggest '''ski resort''' in North America — Whistler-Blackcomb — with a season that lasts from Nov to May and glacier skiing in the summer. Starting in May (most years), Whistler mountain is converted into a mountain bike park where the lifts are used to transport riders and bikes up so they can get the full experience of biking down a mountain with a few jumps and obstacles along the way. Mountain bike trails (without the lifts) also exist throughout much of the region.
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===Hot
springs===
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'''Hiking'''
is very popular and there are a range of trails from short fairly flat routes (Shannon Falls in [[Squamish]], Brandywine Falls near Whistler, Lower Joffre Lake outside of [[Pemberton (British Columbia)|Pemberton]]) to rigorous climbs up mountains (The Lions in [[Lions Bay-Britannia Beach|Lions Bay]] and Wedge Mountain in [[Garibaldi Provincial Park]]) to the multiday options of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Some of the most rewarding hikes are The Stawamus Chief (Squamish), Garibaldi Lake (Garibaldi Provincial Park) and Upper Joffre Lake (Pemberton). The best book for information about hiking in this area (and all of the Lower Mainland) is '''103 Hikes of Southwestern British Columbia''' ISBN 1550547755.
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* {{do |name=Saint Agnes Well Hotsprings |alt=T'sek Hotsprings, Skookumchuck Hotsprings |comment= |address=In-SHUCK-ch Forest Service Rd |directions=1 3/4 hrs to the East of Pemberton just before the town of Skookumchuck (trad.) renamed Skatin is on the In-SHUCK-ch Forest Service Road, In Shuck ch FSR, AKA Lillooet River Road, North. |phone= |fax= |email= |url=http://www.pembertongatewayvillagesuites.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=55 |hours= |price=$10/vehicle, $10/person, kids 10 & under free. If you don't overnight there's no vehicle charge. $7.50 per adult Overnight |lat=49.937778 |long=-122.408333 |description=}}
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* {{do |name=Keyhole hotsprings |alt=Keyhole, Pebble Creek Hotsprings |comment= |address=Upper Lillooet FSR 44Km |directions=1hr West of Pemberton, on serviceable dirt road, being improved. Lillooet Forest Service Road, AKA Upper Lillooet Forest Service Road |phone= |fax= |email= |url=http://www.pembertongatewayvillagesuites.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=55 |hours=24/7 |price=Free & Free Camping |lat=50.668178 |long=-123.455064 |description=Summer 2014 being built: New trail longer but easier, ~ 1mile / 1.5 km long, new parking at ~ 42.5 Km, new bridge & new improved dirt road. Area up hill of hot springs is a designated "Ungulate Area" for mountain goats. If you must bring a dog keep it leashed - also a good idea because of all the bears around. Road plowing scheduled to start April 7th for Upper Lillooet Dam (only road not parking area).}}
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* '''Meager Creek Hot Springs'''Summer only. Bridge washed out & slide activity. Need current photo mosaic maps. 1 way dawn to dusk + 2hrs. Best to start in twilight before dawn so there is a little wiggle room. Or plan to camp 1/2 way in. Try keyhole in same area fed from same geothermal source.[[File:Nairnfalls.jpg|thumb|250px|Nairn Falls]]
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Pemberton has some of BC's finest hiking and back country camping opportunities
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==Hiking==
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'''Hiking''' is very popular and there are a range of trails from short fairly flat routes (Shannon Falls in [[Squamish]], Brandywine Falls near Whistler, Lower Joffre Lake outside of [[Pemberton (British Columbia)|Pemberton]]) to rigorous climbs up mountains (The Lions in [[Lions Bay-Britannia Beach|Lions Bay]] and Wedge Mountain in [[Garibaldi Provincial Park]]) to the multiday options of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Some of the most rewarding hikes are The Stawamus Chief (Squamish), Garibaldi Lake (Garibaldi Provincial Park) and Upper Joffre Lake (Pemberton). The best book for information about hiking in this area (and all of the Lower Mainland) is '''103 Hikes of Southwestern British Columbia''' ISBN 1550547755.
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==Climbing==
Squamish is renown for '''rock climbing''' and has a number of routes and bouldering options in the town itself and nearby. Other adrenaline inducing activities include white water kayaking and rafting on the rivers between Squamish and Whistler, bungee jumping in Whistler and kiteboarding in Squamish. There's also an artificial reef for scuba diving in [[Lions Bay-Britannia Beach|Porteau Cove]].
Squamish is renown for '''rock climbing''' and has a number of routes and bouldering options in the town itself and nearby. Other adrenaline inducing activities include white water kayaking and rafting on the rivers between Squamish and Whistler, bungee jumping in Whistler and kiteboarding in Squamish. There's also an artificial reef for scuba diving in [[Lions Bay-Britannia Beach|Porteau Cove]].
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== Golf ==
On the less strenuous side, '''golf''' is popular with a number of courses throughout the region. Whistler has the largest number and most celebrated, with courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Robert Trent Jones Jr.
On the less strenuous side, '''golf''' is popular with a number of courses throughout the region. Whistler has the largest number and most celebrated, with courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Robert Trent Jones Jr.
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==Sleep==
==Sleep==
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The Sea to Sky region has a full range of accommodation options. The higher end hotels and apartment/condo rentals are mostly in Whistler, with some cheaper
motels
in Squamish
,
and
2 less expensive modern hotels & 1 older 1920's Hotel in
Pemberton.
Many
B&B's in all
3
towns
.
The
Hostels
are surprisingly under represented, with a handful in Whistler.
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The Sea to Sky region has a full range of accommodation options. The higher end hotels and apartment/condo rentals are mostly in Whistler, with some cheaper
options
in Squamish and Pemberton.
There are
B&B's in all
three
towns
,
but
hostels
are surprisingly under represented, with
just
a handful in Whistler.
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Camping is available in the provincial parks and recreation sites scattered throughout the region, i.e. Nairin Falls and Birkenhead Lake. For Summer weekends, book in advance, early in the new year as they sell out. Many of the sites are drive-in (Nairin Falls and Birkenhead Lake) although there are some spectacular campsites if you're willing to hike for a bit at parks like Garibaldi and Joffre Lakes, just north of Pemberton. There are many free, unmaintained forestry campsites such as along Lillooet Lake & River. 1st 1 to the east of Pemberton is Strawberry Point. Be warned you could have your tranquility broken by loud yahoos. No matter how wild the party the cops won't come unless they are burning down the forest. Recommend these sites only in off season, while school is still in session.
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{{sleep
|name=Pemberton
Gateway
Village
Suites
Hotel
|alt=Gateway
Hotel,
PemGateway
|comment=
|address=7330 Arbutus St |directions=20 min North of
Whistler
bc
.
Turn
off
Hwy99
at
Red
Clock
Tower
at
1st
Light
by
PetroCan
|phone=+1
604
894
8888
|tollfree=+1-877-894-5929
|fax= |email= |url=http://PembertonGatewayVillageSuites
.
com
|hours=
|checkin=3:30
|checkout=10:00
|price=$99
|lat=50.1946915
|long=
-
122.47548019
|description=
Tweet:
@PemGateway.
Pet-Friendly
hotel:
nightly,
weekly,
or
long-term.
Mountain
views.
All
22
suites
have
kitchens.
Free secure underground parking:
a
safe place for your vehicle
at
night
or
your
sled
/
snowmobile, bikes, ATV's, & trailers
.
Free bike / Ski lockers. Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013. Free WiFi. Per night, +tax, from.}}
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Camping
is
available
in
the
provincial
parks
and
recreation
sites
scattered
throughout
the
region
.
For
summer
weekend,
it's
recommended
to
book
in
advance,
early
in
the
new
year,
as
they
sell
out
.
Many
of
the
sites
are
drive
-
in
(Nairn
Falls
and
Birkenhead
Lake)
although
there
are
some
spectacular
campsites
if
you're
willing
to
hike
for
a
bit
at
parks
like
Garibaldi
and
Joffre
Lakes
.
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{{sleep
|name=Pemberton
Valley
Lodge |alt=Pemberton Valley Lodge Hotel
,
Lodge |comment= |address=1490 Portage Rd
|directions=From
Vancouver
,
go
north
on
HWY
99,
past Whistler to Pemberton, turn right at Harrow
Rd
.
|phone=
|fax=
|email=
|url=
|hours=
|price=
|lat=
|long=
|description=All-suite
Pemberton
hotel
with
a
contemporary,
lodge
style
atmosphere. Soak away in
the
outdoor
hot
tub
with
360
degree
mountain
views surrounding
the
property
.
Tripadvisor
Certificate
of
Excellence
2013.
Reasonably
priced
and
perfect
for
families,
couples
and business guests
alike
.
}}
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There
are
also
many
free
,
unmaintained
forestry
campsites
,
such
as
along
Lillooet
Lake
and
River
.
Be
warned
you
could
have
your
tranquility
broken
by
loud
yahoos.
No
matter
how
wild
the
party
the
cops
won't
come
unless
they
are
burning
down
the
forest
.
Recommend
these
sites
only
in
off
season,
while
school
is
still
in
session
.
==Stay safe==
==Stay safe==