November 9th, 2009 by Jack Crompton
Transportation Whistler today announced that there will be bus service between Whistler and Horseshoe Bay during the Olympic Games. The addition of Horseshoe Bay as a pickup location will allow communities on North Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast to be viable home bases for Olympic visitors. “This service is really the final piece of the puzzle for many accommodation providers on the Sunshine Coast” said Celia Robben president of the Sunshine Coast Bed & Breakfast Cottage Owners Association. “Being able to offer transportation from the ferry directly to Whistler allows our guests to access everything the Olympics has to offer”.
Transportation Whistler had previously announced that the Ridebooker.com Whistler Shuttle, would offer transportation for Olympic visitors and guests to Whistler from Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver, Vancouver Cruise Accommodations and Squamish.
Horseshoe Bay will also have a park-and-ride service for Vancouver residents without confirmed parking in Whistler. The park-and-ride will be limited by space but should prove to be a good option for Vancouver day-skiers and some Olympic guests.
“This is the cost-effective and flexible way for communities like Nanaimo and the Sunshine Coast to experience the medals ceremonies, cultural events and incredible Olympic atmosphere that will be Whistler during the Games,” said Dave Clark, Tourism Whistler, Senior Manager of Visitor Services.
If booked before December 31/2009 the cost of the service will be $35.00/person one-way or $70/person roundtrip and leaves Horseshoe Bay as early as 7:10am returning as late as 11:00pm. The Ridebooker.com Whistler Shuttle offers six daily bus departures to Whistler from Horseshoe Bay. The primary manager of the service is Transportation Whistler, a locally owned and operated Whistler company. Get your seat on the Ridebooker.com Whistler Shuttle through www.ridebooker.com/shuttle.
Tags: BC Ferries, Horsehoe Bay, park-and-ride, Transport Vancouver to Whistler, Whistler, Winter Olympics
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November 8th, 2009 by Jack Crompton
The Whistler Olympic Experience Doesn’t End When Your Event Ends. Stay in Whistler and see your event winners receive their medals. Experience the Whistler Live! Live Concerts and Cultural Olympiad. The Olympics only come once… So make the very most of your time in Whistler, BC.
We think the best way to experience all that Whistler has to offer is by making a day of it.
- Get the first Whistler Shuttle from Vancouver (6am).
- Enjoy breakfast in Whistler, BC.
- Get on Whistler Olympic Bus Network to your event.
- Get on the Olympic Bus Network back to Whistler.
- Enjoy dinner, the evening ceremonies and concerts.
- Get on an evening Whistler Shuttle back to Vancouver (Last Bus Home is at 11pm).
Alternatively:
- Get on your Vancouver Olympic Bus Network bus to Whistler.
- Enjoy your event.
- Get on the Whistler Olympic Bus Network back to Whistler.
- Enjoy dinner, the evening ceremonies and concerts.
- Get on an evening Whistler Shuttle back to Vancouver (Last Bus Home is at 11pm).
Whistler, BC is home to an enormous walking village with great shopping, world class restaurants and will be the place to be during the 2010 Olympic Games. Make sure you experience Whistler, BC while in Canada!
Tags: 2010 Winter Games, Early Morning Service, Whistler
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November 8th, 2009 by Jack Crompton
Whistler will definitely be the place to be during the 2010 Winter Olympics; but not just because of all the Olympic events, concerts and programming. Skiers and snowboarders will have access to the best skiing in the world at phenomenal rates and there WILL BE NO LIFT LINES!
Everyone agrees that the skiing will be the best it has even been; the question that everyone has been asking is… “How do I get to Whistler during the Games?” The answer to the question that everyone is asking is: the Whistler Shuttle. This bus service will pick you up from the Horseshoe Bay Park-and-Ride at 7:20am and in less than 1.5 hours drop you at the base of Blackcomb at the Wizard Chair. Great snow, great food, some Olympic atmosphere and get back on the bus to Horseshoe Bay and your vehicle. This service will also provide access to Whistler from downtown Vancouver hotels and transportation hubs (Granville Skytrain Station) if required. Book Now for the very best rates!
Tags: 2010 Winter Games, dayskier, park-and-ride, Ski, Whistler Bus, Winter Olympics
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November 8th, 2009 by Jack Crompton
If you are considering staying at the Vancouver Cruise Accommodations during the Olympics, Whistler really is a must. Experience the Peak2Peak Gondola (the world’s longest), Whistler Live! (concerts and nightly medals presentations), Whistler Bungee and so much more. If you want to spend a day skiing our team will provide a full transportation, ski demo set and lift ticket package for one low price.
The Whistler Shuttle has made transportation from Vancouver Cruise Ships to Whistler, BC one of the easiest things you’ll do on your Olympic adventure.
The Whistler Shuttle picks up 6 times a day directly from the North Vancouver Cruise Ships and drops off in the heart of Whistler Village. When you have done all there is to do the Whistler Shuttle will return you directly to your accommodations in Vancouver at the end of the night. The schedule is very comprehensive, the earliest departure leaving at 6:45am and the last bus home leaving Whistler at 11:00pm. The trip is 1.5 hours and it is one of the prettiest drives in the world. Book your transfer between the Vancouver Cruise Ships and Whistler now!
Tags: 2010 Winter Games, accommodation, North Vancouver, Transport Vancouver to Whistler, Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal, VANOC, Whistler Bus
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November 6th, 2009 by Jack Crompton
We think that Whistler will be the heart of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Clearly, we are unabashed in our bias towards Whistler, but we think there are good reasons to say that Whistler is where you want to base your Olympic holiday. Whistler is a self contained walking village in the middle of the mountains. More Olympic medals will be awarded in Whistler than in Vancouver. Whistler Live! and the Cultural Olympiad will offer programming that promises to be exceptional with live bands every night. All that and you can spend a day skiing if you wish.
The big question that we inevitably get asked is, “how will I get to and from my Vancouver Olympic?” The answer is the Whistler Shuttle. With 6 departures a day from Whistler, accessing your Vancouver events is too easy. Your Whistler Shuttle ticket will get you to the Granville Street Skytrain Station which is the central transportation hub for Vancouver Olympic venue access. When you are finished meet us back at the Granville Street Skytrain Station and board the Whistler Shuttle home.
Book before December 31/09 and pay just $35.00/person each way. For schedules and online booking go to Ridebooker.
Tags: 2010 Winter Games, Downtown Vancouver, Scheduled bus, Whistler, Whistler Bus, Winter Olympics
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