Questions tagged [whistler]

Whistler is a town north of Vancouver, British Columbia, that's home to Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America.

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Cheapest scheduled summer public transport from Vancouver to Whistler and back?

I'd like to head up to Whistler to do some paddleboarding and hiking. However, I don't have a car. I could use the car co-ops, or there may well just be a cheap and easy bus, train or plane. So to that end, what's the cheapest public transport…
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Is there a bag storage facility in Whistler?

I'm planning to travel to Whistler by bus for a skiing trip. Is there a place close to the skiing gondolas where I can leave my bag for a few hours?
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Fastest transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Whistler

I know that I can drive from YVR to Whistler in a rental car in about 2 hours (have done it many times before). This time round, I'd like to take a shuttle. I noticed that there are shuttle services online, but they all seem to make a stop in…
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Are there ski/snowboard storage facilities in Whistler?

I'm planning to travel to Whistler and I'd rather leave my skis there for a few days. Is there a place where I can store them for a fee?
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Is there any budget accommodation within walking distance from Whistler's skiing facilities?

So far my search has been futile. Hostelworld shows me a hostel called HI Whistler Backpackers, but it is around 30 minutes away by bus from the closest skiing gondola. There's also a place called Pangea Pod Hotel, but they charge 150+ CAD for a…
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