Getting Here:
On the way 5 km before Squamish:
Shannon Falls on a winter storm day, Jan 2002:
 
Photo: J. Rohde (copyright)
MAP OF WHISTLER
DIRECTIONS TO CEDAR SPRINGS B&B LODGE
(See "Hwy 99- Sea to Sky Highway" section)
Winter Driving
It is recommended that your car is equipped with proper snow/winter tires for
the drive from Horseshoe Bay to Whistler. If you have all-season tires, please
carry chains and know how to put them on. In case of heavy snowfall, a shovel
and road salt are advisable.
WHISTLER RESORT BY RAIL
B.C. Rail
Rail service is no longer available to Whistler. This
service has been discontinued.
WHISTLER RESORT BY BUS
Perimeter Transportation Ltd.
(604) 266-5386 - from Whistler 905-0041.
Fax: (604) 266-1628
We can book Perimeter Bus transportation for our guests:
Multiple daily departures to Whistler Resort from Vancouver International Airport.
(vh) - stops in Vancouver at hotels by reservation, at Hotel
Vancouver, Pan Pacific and Hyatt Regency Hotel (other downtown Vancouver Hotels serviced
by shuttle if prebooked.
(w) - departures operating weekends only, Saturday and Sunday.
* From Vancouver International Airport to Whistler Resort, bus picks up at
various downtown Vancouver and Richmond hotels upon request.
** In Whistler Resort, bus picks up at various hotels before departing at the
time noted above. Upon request, the driver will drop off at various downtown Vancouver and
Richmond hotels. A ticket booth is on Level I at Vancouver international Airport.
Greyhound Bus Lines
Vancouver: (604) 662-8051
Whistler: (604) 932-5031
Fax: (604) 255-5770
Convenient departures daily from Vancouver Bus Depot in downtown Vancouver. Also
serving Victoria through the Tsawassen Ferries to Downtown Vancouver and Whistler.
Tickets/information from Vancouver Bus Depot at Main and Terminal Streets.
In Whistler, bus tickets available from Maverick bus driver. Bus also departs from
Whistler Creekside on Highway 99 by Husky Station.
Above scheduled times and rates subject to change without notice. Subject to change.
CHARTER BUS SERVICE
Tour service
between Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Resort, Vancouver, BC and the airport.
Departing within 60 minutes from meeting you at Vancouver International Airport.
DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE!
Our
Tour
Departures are
within 60 minutes after meeting and greeting you and your guests. Our goal is to
offer you the quickest time leaving Vancouver International Airport, along with
Door To Door Service and Commentary, with other great ski and snowboard
enthusiasts like yourself from around the world.
Contact Cedar Springs Lodge for bookings!
Charter Bus Lines of British Columbia
(604) 270-4442
Fax: (604) 946-0622
Classic Limousine Service
(604) 267-1441
Fax: (604) 267-1447
Glacier Coach Lines
(604) 932-2705
Fax: (604) 932-2765
Gray Line of Vancouver
(604) 879-9287
1-800-667-0882
Fax: (604) 879-1105
International Stage Lines
(604) 270-6135
Fax: (604) 270-8162
Maverick Coach Lines
(604) 255-1171
Fax: (604) 255-5770
Perimeter Transportation
(604) 261-2299
Fax: (604) 266-1628
WHISTLER RESORT BY AIR
Blackcomb Helicopters
Charter four and six passenger helicopters based 5 km. north of Whistler on Highway 99
Phone: (604) 938-1700
Fax: 604) 938-1706
Pemberton Helicopters
Phone: (604) 932-3512 or (604) 894-6919
Fax: (604) 932-3587 or (604) 894-6987
Whistler Air
Charter floatplane service between Vancouver International Airport, downtown Vancouver and
the Whistler base - 2 km. north of Whistler Village
Phone: (604)932-6615 Fax: (604) 932-6100
WHISTLER RESORT BY CAR
Whistler Resort is 120 km north of Vancouver along scenic Sea to Sky Highway (Hwy 99).
From Seattle take the I-5 to the Canada/US border, then Highway 99 north through Vancouver
continuing to Whistler.
Highway Regulations; Use of seatbelts in BC by drivers and passengers is
mandatory. Use of headlights during daylight on all vehicles is highly recommended. All
highway signs are posted in metric. The maximum speed limit on the Sea to Sky Highway is
80 km per hour with many slower areas along the way.
Metric Equivalents; 1 kilometre = 5/8 or .621 miles; 1 mile = 2/3 or 1.6
kilometres.
Approximate speed: 30 mph = 50 kph; 50 mph = 80 kph.
Gasoline is sold in litres. 1 US gallon = 3.78 litres.
TAXIS/LIMOUSINES
AAA Classic Limousine Service
1-888-267-1441
Phone: (604) 267-1441
Fax: (604) 267-1447
e-mail:bookings@classiclimo.net
web: www.classiclimo.net
AAA Star Limousine Service Ltd.
328 Industrial Ave, Vancouver, BC.
V6A 2P3 1-800-803-9222
Phone: (604) 685-5600
Fax: (604) 685-2500
e-mail:starlimo@starlimousine.com
web: www.starlimousine.com (not
working when I last checked, April 29, 2001)
Airport Limousine Service
(604) 273-1331 (Vancouver)
1-800-278-8742
Fax: (604) 273-4694
Classic Limousine Service
(604) 267-1441 (Vancouver)
Fax: (604) 267-1447
Pearl International Limousine Ltd
(604) 732-7897
Fax: (604) 732-4211
Town and Country Chauffeurs
(604)932-6468
Fax: (604) 932-6448
Sea to Sky Taxi
(604)932-3333, or 932-TAXI
Fax: (604) 932-3840
328 Industrial Ave, Vancouver, B.C. V6A 2P3
Transportation service between Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Resort,
Vancouver, B.C., and the airport. Departing every 90 minutes from
Vancouver International Airport.
Phone: (604) 685-5546
CAR RENTALS
Alamo Rent-A-Car
(604) 623-2281 (Vancouver)
1-800-327-9633
Fax: (604) 688-5369
Budget Rent-A-Car
(604) 932-1236
Fax: (604) 932-3026
Thrifty Rent-A-Car
(604)938-0302
1-800-FOR-CARS (toll free)
Fax: (604) 938-1228
Whistler Resort has its own public transit system to get
people around the village. For more information and schedules, call (604)932-4020.
Note: All prices, schedules and contact information herein is subject to
change without notice |