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Intrawest TSX: ITW NYSE: IDR is a world leader in destinations resorts and luxury adventure travel. The company was founded in 1976 as a real estate development company. In 1986, Intrawest acquired Blackcomb Mountain creating a unique marriage of resort operations and real estate expertise. Ten years later, Intrawest acquired Whistler Mountain to form the unified Whistler Blackcomb resort, a host venue of the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games. TSX logo The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is Canadas largest stock exchange, North Americas third largest stock exchange, and the sixth largest in the world. ... New York Stock Exchange (June 2003) The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) , also nicknamed the Big Board, is by far the largest stock exchange in the world (by dollar volume) and second largest by number of listings. ... A resort is a place for holidaying or vacationing. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1976 calendar). ... Whistler-Blackcomb is a ski resort located in Whistler, British Columbia which comprises a village with several large hotels, eateries and bars, condominiums, and expensive homes. ... Whistler-Blackcomb is a ski resort located in Whistler, British Columbia which comprises a village with several large hotels, eateries and bars, condominiums, and expensive homes. ... Whistler-Blackcomb is a ski resort located in Whistler, British Columbia which comprises a village with several large hotels, eateries and bars, condominiums, and expensive homes. ... The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games, are the next Winter Olympics, scheduled to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2010. ...


Today, the Intrawest network of resorts includes 10 mountain resorts, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort and Club Intrawest, a private resort club with nine locations throughout North America. The company is the largest developer and operator of resort properties in North America offering skiing, snowboarding, golf, mountain biking, lodging and real estate opportunities at each of its resorts. Intrawest develops real estate at its resorts and at other locations across North America and in Europe. A ski resort is a ski area with a village and/or high-end accommodations and other amenities at the base of the mountain. ... A vacation timeshare is a form of vacation property. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Members of the US Air Force skiing (and snowboarding) at Keystone Resorts 14th Annual SnoFest An alpine skier Deep powder skiing Skiing is the activity of gliding over snow using skis (originally wooden planks, now usually made from fiberglass or related composites) strapped to the feet with ski bindings. ... This article or section seems not to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia entry. ... Golf (gowf in Scots) is a game where individual players or teams hit a ball into a hole using various clubs, and is one of the few ball games that does not use a fixed standard playing area. ... Mountain biker riding in the Arizona desert. ...


The company has established a leadership position in adventure travel industry through ownership of Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world, and a majority interest in Abercrombie & Kent, the world leader in luxury adventure travel.


Intrawest resorts include:


External Links Blue Mountain is a large ski resort in Collingwood, Ontario with 34 runs, 13 chairlifts and 5 freestyle terrains Blue Mountain is situated on a section of the Niagara Escarpment about 1 km away from Georgian Bay. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English (French has some legal status) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 106 24 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked... Copper Mountain can refer to: Copper Mountain (Alberta) in Alberta, Canada Copper Mountain (British Columbia) in British Columbia, Canada Copper Mountain (Alaska) in Alaska, USA Copper Mountain (Arizona) in Arizona, USA Copper Mountain (Colorado) in Colorado, USA Copper Mountain (Idaho) in Idaho, USA Copper Mountain (Nevada) in Nevada, USA Copper... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 8th 104,185 sq mi  269 837 km² 280 miles  451 km 380 miles  612 km 0. ... The ski runs are above the town of Mammoth Lakes The Mammoth Mountain ski resort, on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the Inyo National Forest. ... Official language(s) English Capital Largest city Sacramento Los Angeles Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 158,302 sq mi  410,000 km² 250 miles  400 km 770 miles  1,240 km 4. ... Mountain Creek is a ski resort located in Vernon, New Jersey. ... Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 110 km 240 km 14. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, etc. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages none stated in law; English is de facto Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 36 6 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 5th 944,735... Official language(s) English Capital Largest city Tallahassee Jacksonville Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 22nd 65,794 sq mi  170,451 km² 162 miles  260 km 497 miles  800 km 17. ... Snowshoe Mountain is a ski resort located in Snowshoe, West Virginia, in the Allegheny Mountains. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 41st 62,809 km² 210 km 385 km 0. ... Stratton, Vermont Stratton is a town located in Windham County, Vermont. ... Official language(s) None Capital Largest city Montpelier Burlington Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 43rd 24 923 km² 130 km 260 km 3. ... Olympic Valley, California in the United States is located northwest of Tahoe City along Highway 89 on the banks of the Truckee River near Lake Tahoe. ... Official language(s) English Capital Largest city Sacramento Los Angeles Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 158,302 sq mi  410,000 km² 250 miles  400 km 770 miles  1,240 km 4. ... Mont-Tremblant, Quebec is a small village in the Laurentian mountains about one hour forty-five minutes north of Montreal. ... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Official languages French Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Lieutenant-Governor Lise Thibault Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 75 24 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 2nd 1,542,056 km² 1,183,128 km² 176,928... Whistler-Blackcomb is a ski resort located in Whistler, British Columbia which comprises a village with several large hotels, eateries and bars, condominiums, and expensive homes. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages none stated in law; English is de facto Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 36 6 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 5th 944,735... Winter Park is a town located in Grand County, Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 8th 104,185 sq mi  269 837 km² 280 miles  451 km 380 miles  612 km 0. ...


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Intrawest - definition of Intrawest in Encyclopedia (102 words)
Intrawest is a major North American developer and operator of resort properties, primarily focused on golf,skiing, and snowboarding.
In 1996, Intrawest acquired Blackcomb Mountain from its original developers to form the unified Whistler-Blackcomb resort under one ticketing system.
Intrawest today either owns or is a partner in 14 resorts, including Whistler, British Columbia which will host some events for the XXI Winter Olympic Games in 2010.
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