Travel Tips to Whistler

Located in the spectacular Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Whistler is just a short two-hour drive north of Vancouver. Here are a few of the best travel options to get you to your Home Away From Home.

Distance and Travel time to Whistler - Elevate Vacations Whistler, BC

Distance & Travel time by Car

Whistler to downtown Vancouver - 127 km (79 miles), approximately 2 hours.

Whistler to Vancouver International Airport - 140 km (85 miles), approximately 2.5 hours.

Whistler to Seattle - 354 km (218 miles), approximately 5 hours.

Blackcomb Helicopter transfers to Whistler - Travel by air - Elevate Vacations Whistler

Helicopter & Floatplane Transfers

In the spring and summer seasons, start your Whistler adventure early and arrive by air, with the option of a Helicopter or Floatplane experience - No driving, just spectacular views.

Travel time is approximately 30 minutes from Vancouver.

Helicopter Transfer

Floatplanes

Getting to Whistler by Car or Bus

Travel from Vancouver by private vehicle on Highway 99, also known as the Sea to Sky Highway.

Car Rentals

Catch the bus from Squamish, Pemberton, Vancouver and Vancouver Airport to Whistler. The bus service runs on a schedule and travels to Whistler more than ten times daily.

Bus Transfers

What Our Guests Say

Beautiful home and great location. More than enough space to accommodate a large family vacation. The pool was a definite bonus.

Pam

Vancouver, Canada

Lake Placid Lodge is exactly what a vacation property should be. Everything was exactly as promised. The Check-in desk called me in advance and emailed everything I needed to check in. Lots of parking with luggage carts available in the elevator lobby. We really liked and enjoyed the bathrobes, such a nice touch. Thank you! The room had everything we needed, including a well-equipped kitchen and extra towels. I... Read this review

Richard

Lake Placid Lodge

A great place to stay when you visit Whistler. Travelling with my son and his partner meant that we wanted a two-bedroom apartment so that we could spend time together and not have two separate hotel rooms. But we still wanted somewhere that was close to the action in Whistler Village. We also wanted the option of being able to cook meals if we wanted to. Lake Placid Lodge... Read this review

Chris

Lake Placid Lodge

Lots of cute little shops around and grocery stores. Great little pool. Such a wonderful location for families. The room was clean and fully equipped making it easy to make a home-cooked meal. Loved that. I loved the free parking, such a money-saving.

Bobby Jo

Lake Placid - Whistler, BC

Travel Tips to Whistler

Distance & Travel time by Car

Helicopter & Floatplane Transfers

Getting to Whistler by Car or Bus

What Our Guests Say

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