In 2016, US based Vail Resorts bought Whistler Blackcomb for 1.4 billion dollars. Vail Resorts says they want to heavily invest in Whistler Blackcomb to attract visitors from the Asia-Pacific market as well as Latin America. The 345 million dollar Renaissance plan includes building a covered water park.

The BC government also gave approval for Alquilini Investment Group to build a $3.5 billion ski resort at Mount Garibaldi.

I find it curious that these massive plans by other companies that dwarf the purchase of Grouse Mountain ski resort hasn't drawn much criticism but happy applause. Where are the complaints about a water park or new resorts being built?