Whistler Travel Forum

Anyone got any advice on cheapest way of getting from Whistler to Big White, never been to Canada but hire car sounds best to site-see but I think it's helishly expensive, we ARE going for skiing but should take the opportunity to site-see too I suppose.

I think Budget has a 29 buck a day deal. The closest route between Whistler and Big White requires good winter driving skills as the roads are turny and steep and usually snow covered. Skidding off the road is not an option.

Having a car with you is the best way to go. Sure you are going for the skiing but BigWhite is relatively close to other ski mountains plus you can check out Kelowna, get your groceries etc.
If you rent a car get it in Vancouver and return it to the same place. We have used enterprise before and had no problems at all (Had the car for two monthson one trip, no hassles on return).
Don't let people turn you off driving because of the roads/ weather. You have to have good all season tyres (Rental car will have these) and just take care. Bigest danger is ice.
If you are travelling during the day when there is other traffic about you will be fine, the roads are well ploughed and mostly in great condition. Excersise caution on Hwy 33 (From Kelowna to BigWhite) once you start to get out of town, the upper sections are prone to icing. (Once on the BigWhite access road you will be fine.
(I am of course assuming that you will be a sensible driver and not an idiot)

If you don't rent, be sure to ask at the info desk at BigWhite about the shopping bus which runs on Tuesdays I think. Goes to Kelowna for the day and costs about $10. Way cheaper than shuttles etc.

have a great holiday!