Getting There/Around

Getting There

By Air
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)is the first stop for visitors. The distance between Vancouver International Airport and Whistler is about a two-hour drive along the lovely Sea-to-Sky highway. (+1 604 207 7077 / http://www.yvr.ca/)

The major airlines servicing YVR include:

Air Canada (+1 888 247 2262/http://www.aircanada.ca/)
American Airlines (+1 800 433 7300/http://www.aa.com/)
British Airways (+1 800 247 9297/http://www.british-airways.com/)
Delta Airlines (+1 800 221 1212/http://www.delta.com/)
Frontier Airlines (+1 800 432 1359/http://www.frontierairlines.com/)
Lufthansa (+1 800 563 5954/http://www.lufthansa-ca.com/)
Northwest Airlines (+1 800 225 2525/http://www.nwa.com/)
Qantas Airways (+1 800 227 4500/http://www.qantas.com.au/)
US Airways (+1 800 428 4322/http://www.usairways.com/)
United Airlines (+1 800 241 6522/http://www.united.com/)

Rental Car Companies

Alamo Rent-a-Car (+1 800 462 5266/http://www.alamo.ca/)
Avis Rent-a-Car (+1 800 331 1212/http://www.avis.com/)
Budget Car Rental (+1 800 472 3325/http://www.budget.com/)
Dollar Rent-a-Car (+1 604 606 1673/http://www.dollar.com/)
Hertz Canada (+1 800 654 3131/http://www.hertz.com)
National Car Rental (+1 800 227 7368/http://www.nationalcar.ca/)
Thrifty Car Rental (+1 604 606 1655/http://www.thrifty.com/)

Bus Services

Perimeter Transportation (+1 877 317 7788/http://www.perimeterbus.com/) offers direct shuttle service from Vancouver International Airport to Whistler's major hotels and lodgings.

Greyhound Bus Service (+1 800 661 8747/http://www.greyhound.ca/) offers 8 daily departures from Vancouver to Whistler. The bus terminal is approximately 9 miles from the airport and is accessible by taxi or Airporter shuttle.

Snobus (+1 866 766 9287/http://www.snobus.ca/) leaves from several locations in Vancouver and the nearby Richmond. Although booking ahead is advisable, Snobus does allow passengers to pay their fare at the time of pick-up, depending on seat availability. Prices for a one-way fare to Whistler start from $21.

Luxury Transportation

The following limousine transportation providers are available for a private trip to Whistler:

Legacy Limousine (+1 866 244 7090/http://www.legacylimousine.ca/)
Limojet Gold Limousine Services (+1 604 273 1331/http://www.limojetgold.com/)
Pearl International Limousine Service Ltd. (+1 877 977 3275/http://www.pearllimousine.com/)
STAR Limousine Service Ltd. (+1 800 803 9222/http://www.starlimousine.com/)
Time Limousine (+1 888 416 1478/http://www.timelimo.com/)
Whistler Limos.com (+1 866 905 7779/http://www.whistlerlimos.com/)

Float Planes & Charter Aircraft

Whistler has its own Float Plane dock and Heliport for your convenience. Flying into Whistler over the spectacular coast mountain range is an experience of a lifetime.

Helijet International provides transport between Vancouver Airport and Victoria. They also They also offer charter services from their Vancouver Airport base. (+1 604 273 4688/http://helijet.com/)
Blackcomb Helicopters Ltd. (+1 800 330 4354/http://www.blackcombhelicopters.com/)
West Coast Air (+1 800 347 2222/http://westcoastair.com/)

Getting Around the Village

Whistler is a pedestrian-only town, which means once you park your car you never need it again (until you leave). Everything is located close and convenient. The Village is safe for strollers, young children, and dogs on leashes. You are never far from telephones, public washrooms, or visitor centers such as the Whistler Activity Centre.

The free Village Shuttle helps you get around the Village even more. It runs from Marketplace (Village North) to the Upper Village loop seven days a week from 8a-mid. The front of the bus always reads "Village Shuttle" for easy identification. In the summer, the Village Shuttle extends to Lost Lake Park, when parking private cars is prohibited.

The resort also offers a public transit system called the Whistler and Valley Express, also known as WAVE (http://www.busonline.ca/regions/whi/default.cfm). The service offers convenient routes throughout the Village and its various neighborhoods.

To encourage use of public transit, Whistler offers free transit on important days throughout the year, including World Earth Day on April 22, Clean Air Day in June, International Car Free Day in September and New Year's Eve.

Parking in the Village

The day lots in Whistler are free year-round. They are located a 2 minute walk from the Blackcomb and Whistler Mountain lifts and the Village. Marketplace and Village North parking is free for two hours. Underground parking beside the TELUS Whistler Conference Centre is free for three hours.

Getting Around the Slopes

The Sno-Limo Mountain Ecotouring Inc. specializes in whisking you around the beautiful snowy slopes without any hassle! You sit in their comfortable, custom-built chairs designed with skis and handles, relax, and take in the sights and sounds as you glide effortlessly down the mountains. Fun for all ages, and especially convenient for those with special needs.

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