Private Gondola Opening December 23 on Whistler Mountain

WHISTLER, British Columbia, Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Kadenwood, located on Whistler Mountain, is pleased to announce the December 23 opening of a dedicated gondola for exclusive use and access of residents and guests.

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The gondola, constructed by Doppelmayr, transports Kadenwood homeowners and their guests between the Creekside Village base and Kadenwood in approximately six minutes. Covering a vertical rise of 228 metres (749 feet), the gondola will comfortably accommodate eight people with skis. In the summer time, bikes and strollers can also be transported between Whistler's valley trails and Creekside's numerous amenities. 

"The convenience and proximity this private gondola affords Kadenwood residents tops off the ultimate enclave in North America's top rated ski resort," says Keith McIvor, Vice President of Sales for EcOasis Properties Limited, the development company which acquired Kadenwood from Vancouver resort development and management company Intrawest ULC on September 30, 2010.

The neighbourhood consists of 60 planned home-sites of which two-thirds have been already sold. Nestled in the pristine forest high above Whistler Creekside, the exclusive and prestigious neighbourhood of Kadenwood offers magnificent estate home-sites that represent the peak of luxury living in Whistler, BC.

Every element in Kadenwood is carefully considered with meticulous attention to detail. Home-sites are sized generously and surveyed carefully to accommodate the most spectacular homes with the most glorious views of the mountains and valley.

Next month, EcOasis will release details about home-sites available for purchase ranging in price from $1 - $3 million. For more information about Kadenwood ownership opportunities and to register advance interest, visit www.kadenwoodhomes.com or call 1.800.590.4029.

About EcOasis

EcOasis is an innovative development company focused on the creation of socially and environmentally sustainable communities. For more information, visit www.ecoasis.ca.

About Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler Blackcomb (wb:cn, wsbhf:us), the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America's premier four-season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains, connected by the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, which combined offer: over 200 marked runs, over 8,000 acres of terrain, 14 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,090 centimetres (430 inches) of snow annually, and offers one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. For more information, visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com.

SOURCE Kadenwood