Guidebook for Whistler

We have used Whistler Babysitting starting at 6 months old. It's a great option so that we could both be on the hill at the same time or for a quite night out. https://www.babysittingwhistler.com

Instead of travelling with children's toys and furniture, consider renting it locally! https://www.babysonthego.com/reserve/

-4 to 6 buses day from airport -rates range around $108/$123 return, $59/$67 one-way -Airport pick-up and Whistler Properties drop-off (select Town Plaza where our front desk is located) -booth is in the International baggage claim area near the escalator. From domestic arrivals, leave baggage claim and turn left, walk to the end of the hall or approx 50 feet. Take elevator to the 3rd flr departures level. Turn right once off the elevator, walk approximately 500m to the international food court. Take the escalator down to the arrivals level or use the elevator behind Starbucks

Epic Bus pick-up downtown Vancouver via Sky Train from YVR airport (available 12 months/year); $35 return $24 one-way; 4 to 6 buses a day -service to between the Skytrain Burrard station and Whistler; return service drop at airport. -Take the Skytrain Canada Line to the Waterfront Station (see separate SkyTrain instructions) -At Waterfront Station change to the Expo Line and travel 1 stop to Burrard. Exit the station and wait for the bus in front of the Hyatt Hotel. -Travel time is approx 45 minutes by Sky Train to Burrard including waiting, walking transfer time

-Operates 2 busses per day with drop off at the Whistler Village Gate bus loop; for return trips back from Whistler to the airport they do drop off at the airport. -From the YVR airport take the SkyTrain to Templeton station which is 2 stops from the airport (see separate SkyTrain instructions); approx $75 return or $40 one-way OR -From the YVR airport take the SkyTrain to Burrard Station (see separate SkyTrain instructions); $36 return or $25 one-way.

At the YVR Airport. International Terminal take an elevator to the departures level, and walk approx 500m towards the Domestic Terminal. The entrance escalator will be on the left side. From the domestic baggage claim area, exit the area and turn left, walk to the end or approx 50 feet and take the elevator to the departures level, the entrance to the Sky Train is beside that double elevator. - no need to buy a ticket; insert a credit card when going through the gate to initiate travel, insert the same credit card when you leave the terminal once at your destination; estimated cost is $7CDN

Visit Ridebooker http://www.ridebooker.com 1 (604) 639-5050 for a variety of choices.

Book in advance tours and lift tickets from our front desk service at Whistler Reception https://www.whistlerreception.com/whistler-concierge/ Whistler Reception is located at 4314 Main Street, Whistler, BC V8E 1A8

Our properties include free parking for one vehicle. For vehicles that exceed our garage maximum height of 7 feet, the best options are the Eagle Lodge garage via Blackcomb Way (beside the Brewhouse) or the garage under the Library via Main Street opposite our front desk. The maximum height is 12'2' and the rate is $30/night from the self-serve the machine. https://www.whistler.ca/overnight-parking-in-whistler

We include parking for 1 vehicle in our parking garage while our building has available additional spots. Visit www.mplparking.com to reserve additional spots for approximately $15/night from our building PM.

When snowboarding in Whistler, be sure to pay the extra money to be first on the hill! Fresh Tracks gets you first up the gondola where you enjoy a buffet breakfast before the ski hill opens. You then have the chance to ride the slopes before everyone else. It’s a great way to stay ahead of the crowd at least for a few runs in the morning. When doing Fresh Tracks, makes sure to arrive early so you can be in the first gondola. First Tracks is open to the first 650 people and if you are first up you won’t have to stand in line for breakfast.

In Canada, we embrace the cold. If you dress properly, you can have a really comfortable time in Whistler. Dress in layers and be sure to have a good base layer of clothing. You can walk around in your snow pants all day if you want, snow pants and hats are completely acceptable in Whistler. ! In the winter, pack your warmest clothes possible, bundle up and get outside. If you pack for it you will love Whistler even in the winter. Wear proper footwear and cozy jackets with hats and mittens and you’ll be good to go!