TRANSPORTATION
Shuttle Bus
Perimeter Whistler Express & Pacific Coach Lines (PCL) SkyLynx Service
Reservations and cancellations must be made by noon the day prior to arrival, and credit card payment is required at time of booking.
Reservations:
- Through the Hotel Concierge: + 1 (604) 938-2006
- Fairmont Gold Concierge for Fairmont Gold guests: +1 (604) 938-2072
- Perimeter Whistler Express Shuttle
- Tel: 1 (877) 317-7788 (toll-free) or +1 (604) 266-5386
- Fax: +1 (604) 266-1628
- E-mail: res@perimeterbus.com
Pacific Coach SkyLynx Shuttle
Tel: 1 (800) 661-1725 (toll-free) or +1 (604) 662-7575
E-mail: info@pacificcoach.com
Taxis
Rates range from CAD 220.00-275.00 between Whistler and the airport, and CAD 200.00-220.00 between Whistler and downtown Vancouver. Rates are subject to change.
For reservations:
Concierge: +1 (604) 938-2006
Fairmont Gold Concierge for Fairmont Gold guests: +1 (604) 938-2072
Limousines
Sport Utility Vehicles/Luxury Vans: Rates begin from CAD 350.00 - 700.00, one way between Whistler and the airport or downtown Vancouver. Rates are subject to change.
For reservations:
Concierge: +1 (604) 938-2006
Fairmont Gold Concierge for Fairmont Gold guests: +1 (604) 938-2072.
Car Rental
Avis and Budget operate car rental agencies in Whistler. All other major companies are available in Vancouver. You can also pick up a car in Vancouver and drop it off in Whistler or vice-versa for a surcharge.
- Budget in Whistler: 1 (800) 268-8900 or +1 (604) 935-4122
- Avis in Whistler: 1 (800) 879-2847 or +1 (604) 932-1236
- Thrifty: 1 (800) 367-2277
- Hertz: 1 (800) 263-0600
- Tilden: 1 (800) 387-4747
These numbers are toll-free from within Canada and the USA only.
Bus Services
Greyhound Coach Lines
Downtown Vancouver to Whistler Village. Reservations are not taken and tickets are purchased from the driver. Please allow 2 hours 30 minutes travel time. For more details, please contact the Concierge at the hotel. Rates are subject to change.
Tel: +1 (604) 932-5031
Glacier Coach Lines
For information and pricing:
Tel: +1 (604) 932-2705
E-mail: sales@glaciercoachlines.com
Gray Line Vancouver
To book or to provide customized quotes on any itinerary, please call the Outside Sales Executive at:
Tel: +1 (604) 785-4208
Charter Bus Lines
Tel: +1 (604) 270-4442
Helicopter Information
Helicopter travel time from Vancouver International Airport to The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Charters
- Blackcomb Helicopter: +1 (604) 938-1700
- Whistler Helicopter: +1 (604) 932-3512
- Helijet Airways: +1 (604) 938-1878 (Schedule and Rates)
Whistler Air
All flights are weather depending. For more information, please contact the Concierge.
Local Transportation
Whistler Village Shuttle
In winter, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler operates a complimentary shuttle available to and from the hotel (which is located in the upper village) to the lower village of Whistler.
Local Buses
Whistler has a great public transit system with routes all throughout the village, Creekside, and Pemberton. Please visit WAVE Transit System for schedules and details.
Driving Directions
From Victoria (The Fairmont Empress):
- On a good day (no traffic in Vancouver) it is slightly faster to go through Vancouver by taking the ferry from Sidney (20 minutes from Victoria) to Tsawwassen and driving up to Whistler
- Most of the time, it is better to make the 1 hour 30 minutes' drive from Victoria to Nanaimo and take the ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay (ten minutes north of Vancouver) then drive to Whistler
From Downtown Vancouver:
- Head west along Georgia Street for approximately 12 blocks to Stanley Park, then through Stanley Park and onto Lions Gate Bridge
- As you leave the bridge, follow the signs for West Vancouver
- You will find yourself on Maine Drive and at the first traffic light turn right onto Taylor Way
- At the second traffic light, take the left lane and follow the signs to Horseshoe Bay, Squamish, and Whistler; this will take you along Hwy 99 North, which is also Hwy 1 West
- Continue north along Hwy 99 to Whistler Village. This will take about 1 hour 30 minutes
- Once you reach the Whistler Valley, proceed through the first three traffic lights and turn right at the fourth traffic light onto Lorimer Road
- Follow Lorimer Road through the traffic light to the upper village, until you reach the four-way stop sign at Blackcomb Way
- Turn right onto Blackcomb Way, and almost immediately you will see The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort sign at the foot of Chateau Boulevard on the left-hand side
From Seattle, WA:
There are two different driving options. Please contact the Concierge for the most convenient route. Whistler is about a four- to five-hour drive from Seattle.
Option One - Quick Route:
- During heavy peak traffic times, travelers can take the alternate Truck Border Crossing by using exit 275, off of I-5, before getting to the main Douglas Border Crossing
- Drivers can then follow the Pacific Hwy (also known as 176th Street or Hwy 15) through Surrey, over the Cloverdale Bypass to Hwy 1 (the Trans-Canada Hwy)
- Exit onto Hwy 1, traveling west, and follow the highway out of Surrey, over the Port-Mann Bridge, and through Port Coquitlam, Burnaby, and East Vancouver
- Hwy 1 then travels over the Second Narrows Bridge, through North and West Vancouver, up to Horseshoe Bay, where Whistler-bound drivers will exit right, onto Hwy 99, also known as the Sea to Sky Hwy
Option Two - Scenic Option through Vancouver:
- Once in Canada, after going through the Douglas Border Crossing, I-5 becomes Hwy 99, which travels north into Vancouver. The trip will take you through the Massey Tunnel and over the Oak Street Bridge
- Once across the Oak Street Bridge, you will notice that cross streets will all be numbered in descending order from 73rd Street down
- When you reach the 41st Street intersection, turn left and travel west until you see the next major intersection at Granville Street
- Turn right and head north on Granville, which will lead you over the Granville Street Bridge into downtown Vancouver
- While on the bridge shift over to the far right lane and take the Seymour Street exit. Travel north on Seymour, until you hit Georgia Street, and turn left
- Georgia Street will take you out of downtown Vancouver, through Stanley Park and over the Lions Gate suspension bridge
- Whistler-bound travelers will circle around and exit via the Marine Drive West turnoff
- Once on Marine Drive get in the right-hand lane, as you will be making the first right onto Taylor Way. After traveling up the hill, turn left onto Hwy 1 West and follow the signs to Whistler via Hwy 99
Key Cities and Distances
- Banff, AB - 967 km / 579 miles - 11 hours
- Calgary, AB -1095 km / 656 miles - 12 hours 30 minutes
- Edmonton, AB - 1275 km / 765 miles - 14 hours
- Jasper, AB - 914 km / 548 miles - 10 hours 30 minutes
- Kelowna, BC - 515 km / 309 miles - 6 hours
- Lake Louise, AB - 940 km / 587 miles - 11 hours
- Seattle, WA - 349 km / 217 miles - 4 to 5 hours
- Vancouver, BC (downtown) - 123 km / 76 miles - 2 hours
Parking Information
The hotel's parking is indoor and underground, with video surveillance. Outdoor parking is available for oversized vehicles. Guests can pay by cash, debit card, or major credit card.
Valet Parking
CAD 30.00 / night, including taxes and in / out privileges.
Self Parking
CAD 25.00 / night, including taxes and in / out privileges.
Please note:
Prices are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change.
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