By Anna Marchand
British Columbia's Coast Mountains are home to Whistler, one of the world's most spectacular
resort towns, set in a pristine wilderness that is 2 hours north of Vancouver by car. Whistler offers year-round fun: skiing, snowboarding, golfing, hiking and shopping. There are many ways to reach the resort, from trains to float planes.
By Car
You can drive along Canada's scenic Highway 99, the Sea to Sky Highway, to get to Whistler from Vancouver.
By Shuttlebus or Limo
Pacific Coach Lines runs buses between Vancouver's airport and hotels and Whistler. Limos and other vehicles can also be chartered.
By Train
The Whistler Sea to Sky Climb offers a 3-hour train ride on the Rocky Mountaineer through gorgeous scenery from Vancouver to Whistler.
By Helicopter or Float Plane
In spring, summer and fall, you can take a float plane from Vancouver to Whistler, getting a spectacular view of the scenery below. A helicopter can take you on the same journey year-round.
By Plane to Vancouver
Flights into Vancouver are available from many cities in Canada and around the world. From the Vancouver airport, you can use any of the above options to get to Whistler.
About the Author:
Anna Marchand is a freelance writer and copyeditor who has worked in publishing since 1990. Her articles about writing and editing have appeared in the "Editorial Eye." Marchand holds a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Arts in English degree from Georgetown University.
