Whistler Travel Forum

Dear all,

I just arrived in Whistler and very much enjoy the place.

Where will I be able to watch bears? It seems, I will be the only person been in Canada without having seen one...

I asked in the hotel and at the tourist information - their answers were not really helpful. I formerly read in this forum, to go to the dump-place in Whistler. Today I have been informed, that this one has been removed.

We have got a car, so it would not be a problem to drive a little bit around. Any suggestions?

Thanks for any comments,

Simbi

I am planning an RV trip from California to Whistler this winter. Does anyone have any tips on Staying in an RV during winter? Or can you recommend any places to stay in Whistler ie. RV parks, parking lots? Please give me as many tips as you can, I want to be prepared! Thank you - Paul

Beginning of July we intend to go by train to Whistler. The city, is it a construction site for the Olympics or is it worth to stay some days there?

Looking for a place for 4 people in mid August, possibly a 2 bedroom suite. Reasonable rate very important, fine with staying outside of Whistler Village, prefer to be within a half hour drive if possible.
Would appreciate any suggesitons of a lodge or B&B that may give us a discounted rate. Are there sites that do last minute bookings for a discount?

I'm planning to Visit Canada and the west coast of America and will be spending 2 weeks in Whistler at least, staying with my cousin. I've looked into it but couldn't find much information on the website. http://www.whistlerhome.com/ice-skating.htm Has anyone been to this rink? And if so could you give me anymore information such as opening times or if your able to jump or spin on the ice in public sessions or if there's a training ice session if you can't.
Thank you

My husband and I are looking for a good deal on lodging in Whistler, we are looking for a studio or one bedroom for a 2 or 3 night weekend in March or early April, doing a last minute reservation is a possiblity. Where is the best place to look for deals at Whistler, we are looking for something pretty basic, no frills needed.

Hello, we are planning a 4 night visit this summer to Whistler and are wondering which area to get a condo in. Any opinions out there? I have ski'd there, but haven't stayed in the summer. Upper village, North village, Creekside? We would like something not in the main village but nearby with mountain views where maybe we can walk to main village or take shuttle bus. Is the summer pretty busy or quiet? Any Olympics construction I should avoid?
Thanks VT'rs.
Gary

We are from New Zealand and looking to spend a couple of months travelling mainly around the Oregon area (have family there) and then up into Canada. My question is what is the best way to travel - hiring or buying a car + using motels or to buy/hire a campervan type vehicle.

Hi
I've now worked out i can afford to go to Whistler at the beginning of October.
I was looking for lift passes for this time and i can't find any as the websites i've found don't start thier lift passes until november.
Am i going to early for Snowboarding or do i have to get them out there.
If so how much are they?
thanks for the help
Carla

hi
my son is heading out to whistler for the season. He has a job but nowhere to stay. Anyone any ideas of cheap accomodation, or someeone to share with?

Hi, i'm going snowboarding for the first time anad my cousin has just moved to Whistler. Hopefully i can crash with him and he'll teach me to board, but my budget is still limited.
Are you able to rent clothing and equipment for good prices out there or is it best to prebook online?
Any advice on where to eat, shop, rent anything would be great.
I'm planning to visit for 12 days at the end of feb beginning of march.
THanks
Carla

Hi All,

Hope this does not sound lame. Where would the best place be to see snow in Whistler and how do we get there? I heard the winter lift shuts down for maintenance in Oct 08 thus how do we get to the peak? I would be at Whistler between 13th to 16th October 08.

Thanks,

Kumar

I just booked my hotel from Nov 27th - Nov 30th... Does anyone know what the weather is like during the end of November...

Hello all,

Me and 3 friends are looking for accommodation in Whistler from Feb 2nd 2009 to March 17th, we are having alot ofdifficulty finding any availability.
Does anyone know of some good websites tolook at for share accommodation?

Hi,
I'm putting together a pre-Christmas skiing package for my family and I find a site called enjoywhistler.com on the net. I just want to make sure if this site is legi. Has anyone booked through this before?
Regards,
K K

I understand that parking overnight within the Village of Whistler is not allowed. Where can one park for free in the Village area?

Hi
Would like to go on a glacier hike/walk in late August with my family. Tours are run on the Whistler Glacier and the Horstsman Glacier.

Any idea which is the best?

Thanks

Hello,

I plan to visit the Whistler/Blackcomb area at the end of the month and I was wondering if I would need to bring snow gear with me (ie, snowshoes, ice axes, etc.). Never been to BC before so I don't know how the conditions in those mountains are at this time of the year.

If anyone has been up there recently, I would appreciate your input.

Thanks

Howdy, we are boarders looking to get out to Whistler asap but cannot decide where to stay. Blackcomb mountain looks more interesting but Whistler is the 'name' so we are still not sure. We are all beginners but moving into intermediate. Any tips?

Cheers
EG

RIDING BUDDIES


Hey y`all just arrived in whistler and need sum homies to head up the mountain with. No preference males or famles, as long as you can show me a trick or two. if you wana ride email me kilkie@lycos.co.uk

peace................

ANY1 NEED A RIDE FROM CALGARY AIRPORT TO VANCOUVER AIRPO THE 14TH OF MARCH 2008- GOT A CAR RENTAL AND WOULD APPRECIATE SOME COMPANY FOR THE LONG DRIVE....

IF YOUR INTERESTED EMAIL ME @ KILKIE@LYCOS.CO.UK

PEACE...........

Has anyone rented a car at Seattle and drove to Whistler? I understand that some car rental companies may not permit rentals to be taken either into Canada, or as far as Whistler. I currently hold several reservations with a few companies, one, I forget which, states that rentals if taken to Canada can only be taken as far as Vancouver. So I was wondering, does anyone know which car rental companies in Seattle permit their rental cars to be taken as far as Whistler? Or, which companies forbid taking their cars across the border? Has this even been a concern to anyone? Thank you for your help.

We're planning on getting married outdoors (possibly at Edgewater Lodge) in 2009. Want to do it in the snowy season, so can combine skiing as a honeymoon.

Question is - when do you think would be a good month to do it? Ideally want it as bright and sunny as possible (don't much fancy a face full of blizzard when exchanging our vows!) and somewhen there's not too many crowds either. And cheap. And when the temperatures aren't arctic.

Am I asking the impossible?!?! Or is there a two week slot anywhere that might tick most or all of those boxes?

Thanks :o)

We are visiting Whistler on Feb. 3rd for 10 days and we may need to hire a babysitter to take care of our 6 year old daughter who does not like to ski and is already warning us that she won't try again this year!!!! Anyone knows a reliable babysitter to take care of her at the hotel while we ski? Which is the average cost? Child Care at Whistler told me that they accept children up to 48 months only. I'm not sure if I can register my daughter for the ski school and they would allow her to stay indoors without skiing. Additionally, our native language is Spanish but she understand English fairly well. Thanks for your help.

Looking for anyone, local or tourist, with some couch or floor space during the 12th through the 20th of January. One male snowboarder willing to throw some cash, beer, pizza, or possibly some skateboard product in exchange for use of couch or floor, and shower. I do plan on riding everyday and being out every night so probaly looking for a younger group ( I'm 26 ) don't want to be disturbing any families. Reply to this posting and I'll give an email or phone number if you want to work something out.

Hello, I am a National Canadian Athlete who will be doing some pre-olympic training on in Whistler during the month of March 2008. I am on a extremely limited budget and was hoping someone could guide me to the cheapest decent accomodation (for 2) in the area. Many thanks to anyone who can help!

My wife and I want to plan our first trip to Whistler with a few friends. I will be skiing, and she's going to check out some Yoga studios around town.

I don't know anyone who has been there before, so I don't know much.

We are looking for convenience. Meaning, we want to be walking distance to ski lifts (if not ski in / ski out), and a very close walk to restaurants and shops.

Are there different mountains and/or villages in Whistler? If so, which do we want to stay at to get the quintessential Whistler experience?

Many thanks and happy holidays!
Mark

I am staying at Stony Creek and I want to know if I should spend more money to be closer to the main part of town and the lifts. Or is the transportation reliable enough to get me aroud easily? According to the photos, the Stony Creek condos are very nice.
Fred

I understand the ski season is from about Nov. to April, but what I'd like to know is when is the best time to come when it's least likely to rain during the ski season? I can understand that do to Whistler's location, it can rain at any time during the ski season, but is there a period when the odds are favorable for not raining? Can anyone offer any suggestions? Thanks.

hi im a 24 male and graduated from uni last year and am now looking to do a season in whistler after not really enjoying the working life! i was just interested in chattin 2 people who are going and anyone who maybe interested in sharing accom or meet up skiing somedays. im going alone so would like to chat 2 a few peeps before i head out there.

email me markyfarms@hotmail.com