Yes, the rumours are true. Whistler has a tube park. Tubing is less about sport and more about fun. The park is open now and will stay open, weather permitting, until April 23, 2006.

The Coca-Cola Tube Park has 6-8 lanes rated from green to black diamond. Runs are accessed on a tube-friendly, carpet-style lift. Lanes are 305 m / 1000 feet long giving you lots of time for hooping and hollering.

Open day and evenings, the Tube Park is Whistler's favourite family event with a concession stand near by and fire pits to warm cold fingers and toes. The cost include a tube. No sleds, toboggans or self-owned tubes are allowed in the Tube Park.

It's located just above Base II by Parking Lot 8, and is accessible via the Excalibur Gondola long after the lifts close to skiing and snowboarding.

Sunday to Wednesdays 10 AM - 8 PM

Thursdays to Saturdays and holidays from 10 AM - 9 PM

One hour for adults $15, youth $12, child $10

Two hours for adults $24, youth $19, child $14

There are ages and height restrictions and prices include GST.