https://www.whistler.com/winter-contest/
Go Big This Winter Contest
Your Chance to Win a Winter Trip for Two to Whistler, Canada
Get out of your comfort zone and go big in iconic Whistler. Stay six nights in luxury at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just steps away from the gondola. Ski the vast terrain, unwind with refined dining and unique activities, and take in the legendary mountain culture.
Enter for your chance to experience the below itinerary in winter 2023/24.
Grand Prize Includes:
Transportation & Accommodation
Round-trip flights from a major city airport to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Round-trip private luxury transfers between Vancouver International Airport and Whistler courtesy of Luxury Transport Inc.
Six nights’ accommodation at Fairmont Chateau Whistler, plus daily breakfast
Activities
Experience 8,171 acres of terrain with 3-day lift tickets for Whistler Blackcomb
Premium ski or snowboard rentals courtesy of Black Tie Ski Rentals
Slide like an Olympian with a bobsleigh or skeleton experience at the Whistler Sliding Centre
A day of cross-country skiing at Whistler Olympic Park
A private ski / snowboard day with Extremely Canadian – choose between off-piste instruction or a backcountry adventure
Immerse yourself in an enchanting multimedia night walk through the forest at Vallea Lumina
A $90 gift card for Forged Axe Throwing
A relaxing 60-minute massage and spa access to The Spa at Nita Lake Lodge
Experience the art of British Columbia at Audain Art Museum
Enjoy free admission and a $50 gift card to discover Indigenous culture at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Dining
Taste your way through Whistler with a Finer Things Tour courtesy of Whistler Tasting Tours
Delight in an Original Box charcuterie arrangement compliments of Picnic Whistler
$150 gift cards for Teppan Village and Earls Kitchen + Bar
Plus, $100 gift cards for Hunter Gather Eatery & Taphouse and 21 Steps Kitchen + Bar
Approximate Grand Prize value: $10,000
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR
CHANCES OF WINNING.
The Go Big This Winter Contest (the “Contest”) is sponsored by Tourism Whistler, located at 4010 Whistler Way,
Whistler, B.C. V8E 1J2 (the “Sponsor”). There is one (1) Grand Prize to be awarded. Chances of winning depend on
the total number of eligible entries received.
WHO CAN ENTER:
1. The Contest is open to legal residents of Canada and the United States of America, Australia and the
United Kingdom who are over the age of majority in their province, state or country of residence or older
at the time of entry with the exception of residents of Québec, New York, Florida and Puerto Rico.
2. The Contest is subject to all federal, provincial, and municipal laws, and is void where prohibited.
3. Employees of the Sponsor or any of its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising agencies, or any
other company or individual involved with the design, production execution or distribution of the Contest
and their immediate family (spouse, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children
and step-children) and household members (people who share the same residence at least three (3)
months out of the year) of each such employee are not eligible. Participation constitutes entrant’s full
and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding
in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set
forth herein.
TIMING:
4. The Contest is open from Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (“PST”) to
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 11:59 AM PST (the “Contest Period”).
HOW TO ENTER:
5. Eligible entrants may visit
www.whistler.com/winter-contest (the “Site”) during the Contest Period and
register for the Contest. Registration is free. To register eligible entrants must provide their first name,
last name, email address, telephone number, country and state/province of residence. Once registered,
eligible entrants will receive one entry into the random drawing of the Grand Prize.
6. During the Contest Period, eligible entrants may earn one (1) additional entry into the random drawing of
the Grand Prize by checking the box “Yes! I would like to receive special news and updates from Tourism
Whistler” when entering the contest at
www.whistler.com/winter-contestThis action will sign the entrant up to the Whistler Insider email newsletter. Information about how email
data will be used can be found at
www.whistler.com/privacy. You can unsubscribe at any time.
There is a maximum of one (1) additional entry that may be earned by an entrant during the contest entry
process.
7. Limit of one (1) entry per person per registration during the Contest Period.
8. Any use of an electronic device to enhance or alter entrants’ odds of winning will count as a fraudulent
entry. Entries that are fraudulent are not permitted and will be declared invalid.
9. All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Receipt of
entries for the random draw will not be acknowledged, and proof of submission of an entry will not be
deemed proof of receipt.
10. The Sponsor reserves the right to delete any entries or remove participants that are in violation of the
Official Rules.
11. By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules.
GRAND PRIZE DRAW:
12. A random draw will be conducted on or about Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 11:59 AM PST at the administration
office of the Sponsor to select one (1) winner of all eligible entries received. Chances of winning the
random draw depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period.
13. Following the draws for the Grand Prize, the selected entrants will be contacted by email address or
telephone number provided.
14. In order to be verified the Grand Prize winner, the selected entrant must:
Respond to the prize notification email or telephone call within five (5) days of transmission;
Correctly answer, unaided, a time-limited, mathematical skill-testing question; and
Sign a declaration stating that he/she:
I. has read, understands and complies with the Official Rules;
II. releases and discharges the Sponsor; and
III. Consent to the announcement of the winner’s name and the use by or on behalf of the
Sponsor of the winner’s name and/or photograph and/or video for advertising and promotional
purposes, without any further compensation to the winner.
15. Should the selected entrant fail to comply with any of the requirements contained in these Official Rules,
the Grand Prize will be automatically forfeited and another entrant will be selected and the initially
selected entrant will be disqualified and will have no recourse towards the Sponsor or anyone involved in
the Contest.
16. Return of any prize notification email as “undeliverable” may result in disqualification, and an alternate
winner may be selected.
THE GRAND PRIZE:
1. One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded. The Grand Prize is for one (1) winner and one (1) travel companion
and will consist of the following:
Round-trip coach air transportation for two (2) people, from the major city airport nearest to the
Grand Prize winner’s residence (Sponsor’s choice) to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada;
Round-trip transportation in a luxury sedan for two (2) people between Vancouver International Airport
and Whistler courtesy of Luxury Transport Inc.;
Six (6) nights’ accommodation courtesy of Fairmont Chateau Whistler, plus daily breakfast;
Two (2) adult 3-day Whistler Blackcomb lift tickets;
One (1) 3-day Premium Ski or Snowboard Rental for (2) adults courtesy of Black Tie Ski Rentals;
One (1) bobsleigh or skeleton experience for two (2) adults courtesy of Whistler Sliding Centre;
One (1) day of cross-country skiing & snowshoeing for two (2) adults courtesy of Whistler Olympic Park;
One (1) private guided off-piste ski/snowboard day for two (2) adults with Extremely Canadian;
One (1) Vallea Lumina Tour for two (2) adults courtesy of The Adventure Group;
One (1) $90 gift certificate courtesy of Forged Axe Throwing;
One (1) 60-minute massage & spa access for two (2) adults at the Spa at Nita Lake Lodge;
Admission for two (2) courtesy of Audain Art Museum;
Admission for two (2) and one (1) $50 gift certificate courtesy of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre;
One (1) Finer Things Tour for two (2) adults courtesy of Whistler Tasting Tours;
One (1) Original Box charcuterie arrangement courtesy of Picnic Whistler;
One (1) $150 gift certificate courtesy of Teppan Village;
One (1) $150 gift certificate courtesy of Earls Kitchen + Bar;
One (1) $100 gift certificate courtesy of Hunter Gather Eatery & Taphouse;
One (1) $100 gift certificate courtesy of 21 Steps Kitchen + Bar;
The approximate retail value is ten thousand Canadian dollars (CAD $10,000).
2. Bonus entries are not counted in the total number of entries as it relates to determining Grand Prize.
3. The winner must be able to redeem the Grand Prize between December 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024 and is
subject to availability with the following blackout dates: December 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024; and
February 17 - 20, 2024. Activities are booked based on availability and may be cancelled due to
operational hours and inclement weather. If the winner is not able to redeem the Grand Prize during this
time the prize will be forfeited and no alternative prize will be awarded.
4. Any expenses not specifically mentioned above as part of the Grand Prize shall be the sole responsibility
of the winner. The Grand Prize does not include any expenses related to meals, pre- and post-travel
arrangements, hotel incidentals (phone, laundry, spa treatments, etc.), gratuities, or any applicable taxes,
which are the sole responsibility of the winner. Accommodation and activities are subject to availability,
weather conditions and operating times of each activity provider. All components of the prize must be
taken together. Any portion of the Grand Prize not accepted or redeemed by a winner will be forfeited
and is non-transferable and not for re-sale.
5. Winner and travel companion must travel on the same itinerary. Travel companions must be over the age
of majority in their province, state or country of residence at the time of travel. Winner and travel
companion are responsible for all necessary travel documents.
6. The Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes in whole or in part with a prize of equal or greater
value in the event a prize is not reasonably available at its discretion.
7. All elements of the Grand Prize are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, not for re-sale and nonrefundable. The Grand Prize winner is not entitled to receive any payment for any possible difference
between the actual value of the Grand Prizes and their estimated values. Grand Prizes must be accepted
as awarded. No cash alternatives, substitution or transfers of the Grand Prize will be allowed.
8. In the event that there are government regulations in Canada or the winner’s country of residence
restricting gatherings or travel at the time of the Travel Period, the Sponsors will make best efforts to
coordinate a rescheduled date for the events with the Winner. If the Sponsors are unable to reschedule
and provide the Prize because of such regulations or related circumstances beyond their control, then the
Prize shall be deemed fulfilled and will not be substituted, except in the sole discretion of the Sponsors.
Costs associated with any required COVID-19 testing or quarantine are at the expense of the winner.
OTHER MATTERS:
9. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and local/municipal laws and is void where
prohibited by law. If any provision of these Official Rules is found by any court of competent jurisdiction
to be unenforceable, all other provisions will remain in full force and effect.
10. The Sponsor will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for, or liable to any entrant or any other
person for:
any erroneous lost, damaged, late, incomplete, misdirected, deleted, defective, or altered Contest
registrations, regardless of the cause, including, but not limited to, failure of the Site;
any failure for any reason whatsoever of the selected entrant to receive a prize notification;
any changes in email addresses after Contest registrations are submitted; and
any computer, online, telephone, or technical malfunctions or errors that may occur, regardless of the
cause.
11. If for any reason the Contest is not capable of being conducted as intended by the Sponsor, including due
to computer viruses, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other
cause that corrupts or interferes with the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of
the Contest, the Sponsor may, at its sole discretion, disqualify any entrant responsible for such
misconduct and cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Contest.
12. Should tax liability arise, then it will be the responsibility of the winner to notify their own Government’s
relevant tax department. The Sponsor takes no responsibility or liability for taxation or for any other costs
incurred in connection with the prizes received in this Contest.
13. Decisions of the Sponsor are final and binding.
14. By entering the Contest, participants consent to the Sponsor’s collection, use, and disclosure of the
personal information provided in the Contest registration for the administration of the Contest, including
posting of the winner’s name and city of residence on the Sponsor website, and in aggregated, nonpersonal form in order to create reports regarding Contest entrant demographics and consumer habits,
which reports the Sponsor may disclose to others. The Sponsor will use the entrant’s personal
information only for identified purposes, and protect the entrant’s personal information in a manner that
is consistent with the Tourism Whistler Privacy Policy at:
http://www.whistler.com/privacy/. Entrants may
write to the Sponsor and request that their information be removed from the Sponsor’s records.
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