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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2017
Whistler Blackcomb [Member] |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | Aug. 05, 2016 |
Description of Development Agreement |  | The MDAs each have a term of 60 years and are replaceable for an additional 60 years by option exercisable by the WB Partnerships after the first 30 years of the initial term. In accordance with the MDAs, each WB Partnership is obligated to pay annual fees to the Province at a rate of 2% of certain gross revenues related to the Whistler Blackcomb Resort.
Development Agreement Date |  | Feb. 23, 2017
Stowe [Member] |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement |  | Feb. 17, 2017
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross |  | $ 50.0

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