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Whistler Mountaineer helps British Columbians spring into summer
~ The BC Residents Special Returns for 2009 ~

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (April 14, 2009) – Once again British Columbians can enjoy the remarkable Whistler Mountaineer rail experience with the BC Residents Special. The rates start at $109 per adult roundtrip for parties of four or more. For parties of less than four, prices begin at $129 per person roundtrip. BC residents may take advantage of this exclusive online offer until May 29, 2009 and bookings are valid for travel between May 12 and October 6, 2009. This exceptional three-hour train journey is the perfect way to create unforgettable memories and makes a wonderful gift for anniversaries, Mother’s Day, birthdays and other milestone celebrations.

"After such a long winter, BC residents deserve a relaxing way to enjoy the warmer weather while experiencing spectacular scenery and fantastic service,” says Hubert Wat, Vice President, Marketing of Rocky Mountaineer Vacations.  “It’s also the perfect time to host a party or enjoy a getaway before the hustle and bustle of the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics is upon us."

The three-hour train trip provides a link between the world-class destinations of Vancouver and Whistler, BC, hosts of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Whistler Mountaineer offers northbound and southbound departures, seven days a week and a choice between two experiences – Glacier Dome and Coast Classic. Accommodations and a variety of attractions may be added to any Whistler Mountaineer trip for the perfect vacation escape up to seven days in length.

Adult fares for the Coast Classic Experience are $109 per person roundtrip for parties of four or more and $129 for parties of three or less.  The Glacier Dome Experience is $199 per adult roundtrip for four or more guests and $229 for up to three guests.  Rates for children between 2 – 11 years old begin at $69 return for the Coast Classic Experience and $149 return for the Glacier Dome Experience. The BC Residents Special is subject to availability at the time of booking and not available in conjunction with any other offer. To simplify the shopping experience a certificate suitable for gift giving can be easily downloaded from the Whistler Mountaineer website. Further restrictions may apply.

For full details and conditions or to reserve seats, book online only a www.whistlermountaineer.com from now until May 16, 2009 or until available seats are sold out.

Launched in May of 2006, the Whistler Mountaineer is owned and operated by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations (RMV). In addition to the four spectacular rail routes that travel through British Columbia and Alberta, RMV also offers unique Canadian vacation packages. Since its inception in 1990, the company has grown to become the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America and has welcomed over one million guests onboard. In 2007, the Rocky Mountaineer train was honoured with a World Travel Award as “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” for the third consecutive year and named by National Geographic as one of the "World’s Greatest Trips."

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