Plan Your Trip

Vancouver to Whistler: From Downtown Vancouver

If you proceed onto Georgia Street westbound this will take you over Lions Gate suspension bridge. When you reach the far end, look for the West Vancouver exit. You circle around under the bridge onto Marine Drive. Stay in the right-hand lane over a green bridge and make the first right at Taylor Way. Head up the hill; you’ll see Highway 1 before you. Merge to the left under Highway 1 and turn left immediately under the overpass. As you approach Horseshoe Bay, watch for the exit for Squamish and Whistler. You are now on Highway 99, the Sea to Sky Highway, which will take you all the way to Whistler Village.

Vancouver to Whistler: From Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Proceed on the airport causeway over the Arthur Lang Bridge into Vancouver. Exit the bridge using Granville Street. Continue north on Granville into downtown Vancouver and over the Granville Street Bridge. Exit the Granville Street Bridge via the Seymour Street exit, a right lane off ramp. Continue on Seymour to Georgia Street ( 6 to 7 blocks), left on Georgia and then over the Lions Gate suspension bridge. At the far end, merge left for the West Vancouver exit. It circles around under the bridge onto Marine Drive. Stay in the right-hand lane, over a green bridge to the first stop light at Taylor Way. Turn right and head up the hill, you’ll see Highway 1 before you. Merge to the left under the overpass, immediately turn left to access Highway 1. As you approach Horseshoe Bay, watch for the exit to Squamish and Whistler. You are now on Highway 99, the Sea to Sky Highway, which will take you all the way to Whistler Village.

From the U.S. Border: Seattle to Vancouver
The Canada – US border is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you’ve been driving up from California, you’ll be on Interstate 5. At the airport the highway splits, with I 5 going into Seattle proper and Highway 405 continuing north to Whistler. Take Highway 405, unless you are heading into Seattle. The 405 eventually rejoins Interstate 5, but not until you’re safely away from Seattle. From there, you have another 80 miles (128 km) to the border. Look for signs for the towns of Everett, then Bellingham, then Blaine is right at the border.

From the U.S. Border: The Scenic Route
Coming from the U.S., the entry point is the Douglas Border Crossing which features the Peace Arch. Once in Canada, the highway becomes Highway 99. Follow Highway 99 through the Massey Tunnel and proceed straight to enter Vancouver via the Oak Street Bridge, about 20 miles (32 km) from the border. Once on the bridge stay in the right lane and watch for the Granville Street exit (right off the bridge). Follow Granville Street to downtown Vancouver via the Granville Street Bridge. Once on this bridge, take the Seymour Street exit and proceed along Seymour to Georgia Street (6 to 7 blocks), turn left. Georgia takes you west through downtown and directly over Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver. As you approach the far side of Lions Gate Bridge look for the West Vancouver exit. It’s a gradual merge left at the end of the bridge. The exit circles around under the bridge onto Marine Drive. Stay in the right-hand lane, over a small bridge and quickly to a stop light at Taylor Way. Turn right and head up the hill where you’ll see Highway 1 before you. Merge to the left under Highway 1, turn left immediately under the overpass. As you approach Horseshoe Bay, slow down and watch for the exit for Squamish and Whistler. Whistler Village is about 90 minutes from this point.

From the U.S. Border: The Direct Route (By-pass City of Vancouver)
As you approach the Canada-U.S. border, take Exit 275 (about a mile before the border) off Interstate 5 onto Pacific Highway. The Pacific Highway Border crossing is also known as the truck crossing. Once across the border it’s called 176th Street or Highway 15. Follow Highway 15 approximately eight miles north to Highway 1, the Trans Canada Highway. Take Highway 1 westbound. Make no turns. You’ll zoom through the north-eastern municipalities of Greater Vancouver, motoring across the Port Mann Bridge over the mighty Fraser and eventually the Iron Workers Memorial (Second Narrows) Bridge crossing Burrard Inlet. Watch for the exit for Squamish and Whistler. Whistler Village is about 90 minutes from this point.

The Sea to Sky Highway is one of the most beautiful drives on the planet, so why not enjoy the view and leave the driving to Pacific Coachlines? Pacific Coach Lines offers options from both Downtown Vancouver as well as the Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Wanderlust offers a discount for Pacific Coach, a bus option that brings you to Whistler from Vancouver International Airport. Use the promo code wlbc17 for 25% off your ride.

Take the train and discover the dramatic beauty of the mountains and ocean from a unique perspective. The Amtrak Cascades train provides service from Seattle or Oregon to Vancouver, with the final leg to Whistler completed by bus. Amtrak Cascades trains feature a special technology that uses gravity to tilt through curves, ensuring the smoothest ride possible. They are built for speed and comfort, travelling at top speed of 79 mph (127 km/hour).

During the summer months, the Rocky Mountaineer Sea to Sky Climb train offers scenic service between Vancouver and Whistler. During your three and a half hour train trip you’ll travel through the scenic Howe Sound, the Cheakamus Canyon and past the snow-capped peaks of the Tantalus Mountains.

Click here to get a quote!

More commercial airlines than ever are flying into Vancouver International Airport every day, with express airport shuttles departing frequently and delivering you right to Whistler. If you prefer to fly into Whistler from the airport, helicopters and floatplanes provide direct service to the resort (weather dependent). You may also choose to rent a car or hire a chartered vehicle.

Summit Lodge & Spa Boutique Hotel

Summit Lodge & Spa Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of Whistler Village, just steps away from the Whistler Olympic plaza and numerous amazing restaurants. As a premier boutique hotel, this Whistler accommodations are second to none offering hotel wide complimentary wireless internet, hot beverages, and an outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Every room has a balcony and kitchenette and pets can stay for free.

Please call 604-932-2778 or email [email protected].

Delta Whistler Village Suites

Centrally located, boasting an outdoor swimming pool, dry sauna and three hot tubs, this Whistler hotel is just steps from all festival venues. Delta Whistler Village Suites include free wi-fi, flat-screen TV, microwave, mini fridge and a coffee machine. Select suites offer full kitchens, a balcony and mountain views. Retail shops offering outdoor clothing and spa treatments are located on site, and a business centre and 24 hour reception provide added convenience.

Room types include:

• Mode Delta: With fresh and modern colour palettes and maximized natural light, these rooms are perfect for individuals or a couple.  Furnished with a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, microwave, toaster.  Available with queen or two twin beds.
• Mode One Bedroom Suite: King, queen or two single beds in the master bedroom with a double pullout sofa bed in living area.  Fully equipped with a full kitchen, dining area, fireplace, washer and dryer.  Maximum of four people.
• Mode Two Bedroom Suite: King or queen in the master bedroom, twins or queen bed in the second bedroom.  Double pullout sofa bed in the living area.  Fully equipped with a full kitchen, dining area, fireplace, washer and dryer, kitchenette in second bedroom and two full bathrooms.  Maximum of six people.

Guests are encouraged to book online here or call 1- 800-268-1133. If you call, mention you are attending Wanderlust Festival for the discounted rate.

The Crystal Lodge

The Crystal Lodge offers a fantastic hotel location in Whistler village, with a wide variety of hotel rooms, lofts & suites, shops, restaurants and amenities to suit your every need. In addition to the convenient location, rooms and services, you can also enjoy a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, award winning 4 star service, complimentary wireless internet and underground parking.

Contact Crystal Lodge directly to receive the best rate.

Online Booking:

Go to www.crystal-lodge.com, email [email protected], or call 1800-667-3363.

The Whistler Pinnacle Hotel

Quietly nestled in the heart of Whistler’s pedestrian village, the Whistler Pinnacle Hotel is a warm and inviting boutique hotel enjoying easy access to Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains as well as Whistler’s finest restaurants, shopping and bustling nightlife.  Each private studio suite affords a beautiful mountain or village view and offers a Jacuzzi, fireplace, full kitchen, LCD TVs, complimentary high speed wireless, oversized pillows and fluffy bathrobes.  Underground parking is offered at an affordable rate of $15 per night. The hotel is home to two of Whistler’s best restaurants, “Quattro at Whistler,” renowned for authentic Italian country cuisine and the authentically local, “Alta Bistro.”

Call 604-938-3218 for reservations.

Cascade Lodge – Managed by ResortQuest

The Cascade Lodge is located in Whistler Village North and is just a short four-minute walk to the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas. The Cascade Lodge is close to shops, restaurants, the Whistler Conference Centre and the Whistler Golf Club. Amenities at the lodge include a large outdoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, meeting room, hi-speed internet, and 24 hour front desk.

Room types include studios, one and two bedroom suites. The larger one and two bedroom suites offer fully equipped kitchens whilst the studio rooms have convenience kitchens. All rooms offer beautiful views of the mountain, village or forest. Free wireless internet access is available at the Cascade Lodge.

Visit lodge website for more info.

Executive Inn at Whistler Village

The Executive Inn at Whistler Village is a small and intimate European-style boutique hotel. Perfect for pleasure seekers, The Executive boasts a fantastic location in the heart of Whistler Village and is just steps from the slopes, the hottest nightspots and luxury shopping. High style meets serenity with the dazzling Whistler Mountain as its backdrop and the celebrity chef driven restaurant, Il Caminetto, by Umberto Menghi and Whistler’s hottest après ski lounge on the ground floor.

The distinctive guest rooms are adorned in warm tones of red, gold and brown complemented by sumptuous linens and antiqued brown leather or animal print club chairs. Relax and enjoy your stunning mountain or village view in front of our natural wood burning fireplaces and flat panel televisions. Exquisite granite bathrooms offer vanities, bathrobes and organic Pharmacopia bath amenities. Fully equipped modern kitchenettes featuring granite counters allow you to dine in the comfort of your room.

Inn amenities include hot tub, paid parking, valet parking, indoor parking, wireless and hi-speed internet. Walk to lift.

Visit inn website for more info.

For additional lodging options, please visit www.whistler.com.