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 Print Friendly Version There are now more non-stop direct flights than ever to Vancouver International Airport from dozens of domestic and international destinations, with connections from hundreds of cities worldwide.
From Vancouver, access to Whistler, which is 120km (75 miles) north on Highway 99, is available by car, limousine, van, scheduled bus, train, or chartered helicopter/float plane. Once you're in Whistler, you can ride a free in-resort shuttle bus within the village area. If you want to go sightseeing around the valley, you can use Whistler's public transit system or take a guided cab ride. Whistler is located approximately two hours north of Vancouver and four and a half hours from Seattle. An International Airport serves Vancouver, and once you have landed it is relatively simple to get to Whistler. Vancouver Airport to Whistler From the airport head for the signs for highway 99 North. This takes you over the Oak Street Bridge, and into downtown Vancouver. The route can get a bit tricky, as once across the Oak Street Bridge, you will notice that cross streets will all be numbered in descending order from 73rd St. down. When you reach the 41st Street intersection turn left and travel west until you see the next major intersection - Granville Street. Turn right and head north on Granville, which will lead you over the Granville Street Bridge into downtown Vancouver. While on the bridge shift over to the far right lane and take the Seymour Street exit. Travel north on Seymour, until you hit Georgia Street, and turn left. Georgia Street will take you out of downtown Vancouver, through Stanley Park and over the Lions Gate suspension bridge. Whistler-bound travellers will circle around and exit via the Marine Drive West turnoff. Once on Marine Drive get in the right-hand lane, as you will be making the first right onto Taylor Way. After driving up the hill, turn left onto Highway 1 West, and follow the signs to Whistler via Highway 99. Once on Highway 99 you are heading North via the Sea to Sky Highway. This takes you past Horseshoe Bay (the drop off for Vancouver Island) and through Squamish before Whistler. Vancouver to Whistler Travel Time: approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours Distance: approx. 115 kilometres or 72 miles Directions: Follow Highway 1 West toward Horseshoe Bay. Before Horseshoe Bay, take the Squamish - Whistler exit (#0 or 1), onto Hwy. 99 North, also known as the Sea to Sky Highway. Once on Hwy 99 North, past Horseshoe Bay, the trip to Whistler can vary depending on road conditions and traffic. Remain on Hwy 99 North until you reach Whistler. Continue past Whistler Village Gate Boulevard for another 1km until you come to Nicklaus North Boulevard and turn right. Your log cabin will be 8057 Nicklaus North Boulevard (on your left). Seattle to Vancouver Travel Time: approximately 2 1/2 - 3 hours Distance: approx. 176 kilometres or 110 miles Directions (via Lions Gate Bridge): Once in Canada, after going through the Douglas Border crossing, I-5 becomes Highway 99 which travels north into Vancouver. The trip will take you through the Massey Tunnel and over the Oak Street Bridge. Once across the Oak Street Bridge, you will notice that cross streets will all be numbered in descending order from 73rd Ave. down. When you reach the 41st Avenue intersection, turn left and travel west until you see the next major intersection - Granville Street. Turn right on to Granville and head north on Granville, which will lead you over the Granville Street Bridge into downtown Vancouver. While on the bridge, move over to the far right lane and take the Seymour Street exit. Travel north on Seymour, until you get to Georgia Street, and turn left onto Georgia Street. Georgia Street will take you out of downtown Vancouver, through Stanley Park and over the Lions Gate Bridge. Once across the bridge, stay to the left, follow the off-ramp around and exit via the Marine Drive West turnoff towards West Vancouver. Once on Marine Drive get in the right-hand lane, as you will be making the first right onto Taylor Way. After travelling up the hill on Taylor Way, turn left onto Highway 1 West towards Horseshoe Bay. Before Horseshoe Bay, take the Squamish - Whistler exit (#0 or 1), onto Hwy. 99 North, also known as the Sea to Sky Highway. Please remember, in winter the road conditions can be treacherous, and the road can be closed at short notice. For a current update on road conditions click here. |
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