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.
