TRANSFERS AND DIRECTIONS TO RESORT
Transfers
Perimeter Whistler Express Shuttles Vancouver Airport to Whistler
Departs from Vancouver Airport on Level OnePlease allow approx. 3 hours travel time for all trips
One-way adult rates including tax $57.00 One-way children (5yrs to 11yrs) $45.00 Children under 5 free Bookings and cancellations are required by noon the day prior to travel. Please complete the attached booking form PDF
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Credit card payment is required at the time of booking and becomes non-refundable at noon the day prior to travel. For further information, please contact the Conceirge Desk at the Fairmont Chateau, Whistler on +1 604 938 2006 or alternatively Perimeter Whistler Express Shuttles directly toll free on +1 877 317 7788, tel: +1 604 266 5386, fax: +1 604 266 1628 or via email: res@perimeterbus.com
Greyhound Coach Lines from Downtown Vancouver Only to Whistler
Departure from the Vancouver Bus Depot daily Note there are approx. 7-9 buses per dayTickets:
Adults $18.83 one-way Children (5yrs to 11yrs) $9.42 Seniors/Students $16.96 Reservations are not taken and tickets are purchased from the Greyhound office in the Gate Way building. Please allow 2 ½ hours travel time. The Airport Express connection from Hotel Vancouver departs every 20 minutes and costs $12.00.
Chauffeured Limousine, Sedan and Van Services
One-way to or from Vancouver International Airport (prices do not include tax)
Sedan from $300-$320(2ppl) Escalade $325(3ppl) Stretch Limousine from $345(4ppl) Standard 10 Passenger Van from $350 Luxury 8 Passenger Van from $425 Luxury Suburban from $350(6ppl) Mini Bus $575 (19-24ppl)
For further information regarding limo, sedan and van transfers to Whistler, please contact the Concierge Desk at The Fairmont Chateau, Whistler on +1 604-938-2006.Taxi Service
The Secretariat has made contact with Whistler Taxis. Costs are as follows:Between downtown Vancouver and Whistler $195.00 flat rate one way
Between Vancouver International Airport and Whistler $205.00 flat rate one wayWhistler Taxi's
Tel: +1-604-938-3333
Tollfree: +1-800-203-5322
Website: http://www.whistlertaxi.com/Should you wish to pre-book a taxi, please contact Whistler Taxi's at the numbers above. Please note however that if you hail a taxi from the airport without pre-booking, your fare may increase by $100.00.
Car Rental
Avis and Budget Rent-a-Car operate car rental agencies in Whistler. All other major companies are available in Vancouver:
- Budget (800) 268 8900
- Avis: (800) 879 2847
- Thrifty: (800) 367 2277
- Hertz: (800) 263 0600
- Tilden: (800) 387 4747
Driving Directions from Vancouver International Airport (approx. 2.5 hours drive):
- Follow the signs to Grant McConachie Way, Vancouver and city center.
- Proceed over the Arthur Laing Bridge.
- Keep right and follow the signs to Granville Street and city center.
- Go along Granville Street (approximately 8 km), then over the Granville Bridge.
- Take the Seymour exit off Granville Bridge.
- Follow Seymour Street 7 blocks to Georgia and turn left (west).
- Head west along Georgia Street, approximately 12 blocks to Stanley Park.
- Go through Stanley Park and onto the Lion's Gate Bridge.
- As you leave the bridge, follow the signs for West Vancouver.
- You will find yourself on Marine Drive.
- At the 1st traffic light turn right onto Taylor Way.
- At the 2nd traffic light, take the left lane and follow the signs to Horseshoe Bay.
- At Horseshoe Bay, watch for the exit sign onto Highway 99 North to Squamish and Whistler.
- Continue north along Highway 99 to Whistler Village.
- Once you reach the Whistler Valley, proceed through 6 traffic lights and turn right at the 7th traffic light onto Lorimer Road.
- Follow Lorimer Road through the traffic light to the Upper Village, until you reach the 4-way stop sign at Blackcomb Way.
- Turn right onto Blackcomb Way.
- Almost immediately, you will see The Fairmont Chateau Whistler sign at the foot of Chateau Boulevard (left-hand side).
From Downtown Vancouver:
- Head west along Georgia Street approximately 12 blocks to Stanley Park.
- Go through Stanley Park and onto the Lions Gate Bridge.
- As you leave the bridge, follow the signs for West Vancouver.
- You will find yourself on Marine Drive. At the first traffic light turn right onto Taylor Way.
- At the second traffic light, take the left lane and follow the signs to Horseshoe Bay.
- At Horseshoe Bay, watch for the exit sign onto Highway 99 north to Squamish and Whistler.
- Continue north along Highway 99 to Whistler Village.
- Once you reach the Whistler Valley, proceed through the first 6 traffic lights and turn right at the 7th traffic light onto Lorimer Road.
- Follow Lorimer Road through the traffic light to the Upper Village, until you reach the 4-way stop sign at Blackcomb Way.
- Turn right onto Blackcomb Way and, almost immediately, you will see The Fairmont Chateau Whistler sign at the foot of Chateau Boulevard (left-hand side).
From Seattle via Downtown Vancouver:
- Follow Interstate 5 north to the Douglas Border Crossing, which in Canada becomes Highway 99, taking you down Oak Street to 41st Avenue.
- Turn left onto 41st and go approximately 8 blocks to Granville Street.
- Turn right on Granville and continue over the bridge into downtown Vancouver.
- Take the Seymour exit off Granville Bridge and follow Seymour Street for 7 blocks to Georgia Street.
- Turn left onto Georgia and proceed 12 blocks along Georgia Street, through Stanley Park and onto the Lions Gate Bridge.
- As you leave the bridge, follow the signs for West Vancouver.
- You will find yourself on Marine Drive. At the first traffic light you will turn right onto Taylor Way.
- At the second traffic light, take the left lane and follow the signs to Horseshoe Bay.
- At Horseshoe Bay, watch for the exit sign onto Highway 99 north to Squamish and Whistler.
- Continue north along Highway 99 to Whistler Village.
- Once you reach the Whistler Valley, proceed through 6 traffic lights and turn right at the 7th light onto Lorimer Road.
- Follow Lorimer Road through the traffic light to the Upper Village until you reach the 4-way stop sign at Blackcomb Way.
- Turn right onto Blackcomb Way and almost immediately, you will see The Fairmont Chateau Whistler sign at the foot of Chateau Boulevard (left-hand side).
From Seattle bypassing Downtown Vancouver:
- Follow interstate 5 north to Blaine, Washington.
- Then follow the signs off Interstate 5 to the Pacific Border Crossing (truck crossing).
- After crossing into Canada, follow Highway 15 north through Surrey to Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway).
- Exit onto Highway 1 Westbound.
- Travel west on Highway 1 to Horseshoe Bay.
- Watch for the exit sign onto Highway 99 north to Squamish and Whistler.
- Once you reach the Whistler Valley, proceed through the first 6 traffic lights and turn right at the 7th traffic light onto Lorimer Road.
- Follow Lorimer Road through the traffic light to the Upper Village until you reach the 4-way stop sign at Blackcomb Way.
- Turn right onto Blackcomb Way and almost immediately you will see The Fairmont Chateau Whistler sign at the foot of Chateau Boulevard. (left-hand side)