Whistler Tours from Vancouver
Little over 40 years since the small logging town of Whistler started operating as a winter sports center it has become one of the most popular ski resorts in North America, crowned by its selection as host of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
But you don’t have to wait for the powder to settle to enjoy this scenic wonderland – all year round you can experience the dazzling mountain vistas and clear alpine air of this British Columbia town. Whistler is less than 80 miles (127 kilometers) north of Vancouver, but it’s not a journey you’ll want to rush. Whether you go by rail or road, you’ll see some of the most impressive terrain the left-hand side of the continent has to offer.
Want to let the train take the strain? Step aboard the Whistler Mountaineer for one of Canada’s great train journeys: three-and-a-half hours of unparalleled scenery. Opt for the “Glacier Dome” experience if you really want to pimp your train ride – you’ll enjoy panoramas from a specially constructed viewing carriage. Once you’re there, spend the day exploring Whistler’s Olympic Village, majestic forests of giant cedars and Shannon Falls – with a drop of over 1,000 foot (335 meters) – before returning to Vancouver by road.
Or for a more tailored experience, why not take a private tour via the Sea to Sky Highway, part of Highway 99. This scenic stretch starts at the US border, continues through Vancouver before winding its way through stunning BC landscapes. Vancouver’s dramatic Lions Gate Bridge sets the tone for this journey which also incorporates stretches of sweeping Pacific coastline. Of course you’ll see the natural and man-made highlights of Whistler, as well as Shannon Falls and Brandywine Falls before heading back to Vancouver in the golden glow of sunset. That’s when you realize why ski and snowboard enthusiasts flock to Whistler from around the world – Olympics or not.
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What a great experience! Our driver was great
and the ride and visit to Whistler was wonderful. I'm so glad I took the tour!
The only thing that wasn't good was the
Peak to Peak Gondola was closed for
maintenance. I would diffenately skip the
Aboriginal Museum which is free with the
tour, unless you really have an interest. I
would use the time to explore the area instead.
But, what a great time it was!
We booked this tour to collect us from our cruise, the pick up was faultless and we had a great day. Chuck had so much knowledge and showed us some amazing sights on the way up to Whistler. We had plenty of time to explore the resort when we arrived and took the chairlift up to the top and had lunch on top of the mountain. We took in more sites on the way back to Vancouver and really felt like the whole day was well taken care off. The car was very comfortable and we were made to feel like VIP's. This tour comes highly recommended
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