Advisory for Broadcasters - Daily highlights of Whistler activity & unique
travel experiences in Canada

VANCOUVER, Feb. 22 /CNW/ - Sweeping shots of the majestic Whistler Blackcomb Mountains, of the village scene, along with extra-ordinary pan-Canadian visuals - You need it, we have it - rights-free and ready to use.

The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), in partnership with Tourism Whistler, is providing a daily SD Satellite Feed (16 X 9 anamorphic) of pre-taped highlight videos showcasing a variety of events and activities occurring throughout Whistler and Canada.

The feed will highlight fresh Canadian tourism experiences worthy of discovery by travellers looking for unique journeys.

SD Satellite Feed Coordinates: February 24, 25, 26, 2010

16:00-16:15 Eastern (GMT 21:00-21:15)

    
    North American        European Distribution:     Asia Distribution:
    Distribution:

    AMC15/K08 Slot A      NSS7 ENV8/EUH8 Slot CD     RRSAT Downlink NSS7
    UP: 14146.5 V         9MHz                       ENV8/EUH8 Slot CD and
    Dwn: 11846.5 H        Up: 14483.5 V              Turn to AsiaSat5/C2V
    FEC: 3/4              Dwn: 11693.5 H             Channel 1
    Symbol Rate: 5.632    FEC: 3/4
                          Symbol Rate: 5.632         AsiaSat5/C2V Channel 1
                                                     Up: 5911.5 H
                                                     Dwn: 3686.5 V
                                                     FEC: 3/4
                                                     Symbol Rate: 5.632

    SD Satellite Feed Coordinates: February 27, 28, 2010
    16:00-16:15 Eastern (GMT 21:00-21:15)

    North American        European Distribution:     Asia Distribution:
    Distribution:

    AMC15/K14 Slot A      Waterfront loop Bell 1478  RRSAT Downlink NSS7
    UP: 14266.5 V          -(greater than)           ENV8/EUH8 Slot CD and
    Dwn: 11966.5 H        Ascent Media for uplink    Turn to AsiaSat5/C2V
    FEC: 3/4              to NSS7 ENV8/EUH8 Slot CD  Channel 1
    Symbol Rate: 5.632
                          NSS7 ENV8/EUH8 Slot CD     AsiaSat5/C2V Channel 1
                          9MHz                       Up: 5911.5 H
                          Up: 14483.5 V              Dwn: 3686.5 V
                          Dwn: 11693.5 H             FEC: 3/4
                          FEC: 3/4                   Symbol Rate: 5.632
                          Symbol Rate: 5.632
    

For detailed shot list of daily satellite feed:

Visit www.whistlermediahouse.com for a detailed list each day of the contents included in the satellite feed.

Need more for your story? Links for additional Canadian content:

CTC image library: photovideo.canada.travel

(http://www.photovideo.canada.travel/ctcdam/public/login.do)

CTC video/photo story packages: ctc.pathfireondemand.com

(http://ctc.pathfireondemand.com/main.action?folderid=3)

CTC media centre: canada.travel/media

(http://ctc.pathfireondemand.com/main.action?folderid=3)

For further information: Dave Stewart, Director, 2010 Media Relations, Canadian Tourism Commission, [email protected], [phone]; John Parker-Jervis, Senior Media Advisor, 2010 Media Relations, Canadian Tourism Commission, [email protected], Tel: [phone]