How to Get to Whistler
Highway 99 is rated as one of the world's most scenic drives. From the ocean-side views between Vancouver and Squamish to the majestic mountain vistas throughout the entire journey Highway 99 is truly a pleasurable driving experience. The Highway is also experiencing a major upgrade in preparation for the 2010 Winter Games.
Check out the Highway 99 Road Report for highway conditions and updates.
Driving Directions to Whistler
Seattle through Vancouver
Typical Travel Time: 4 hours 20 minutes.
The US-Canada border crossing is 176 km or 100 miles from Seattle.
- Travelling north take the Interstate 5 (the I-5) to the very last exit before the Canadian border crossing (Do not cross the Peace Arch border crossing).
- Cross into Canada and head North on the highway for about 15 miles until you intersect with Route 1 - the Trans Canada Highway. (Do not take 1A).
- Take route 1 West. At Horseshoe Bay Route 1 becomes Highway 99.Whistler is about 1.5 hours away.
From Vancouver Airport
Typical Travel Time: 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Exit parking lot and continue straight.
- Proceed over Arthur Laing Bridge.
- Take Marine Drive East to Boundary Road.
- Turn left into Boundary Road and continue for about 10 kilometres.
- Take a left at 1st Avenue.
- Take route 1 West. At Horseshoe Bay Route 1 becomes Highway 99.
- Whistler is about 1.5 hours away.
Horseshoe Bay to Whistler - on Highway 99
Typical Travel Time: 1 hours 45 minutes.
- At Horseshoe Bay continue traveling north on Highway 99 all the way through to Whistler. You will pass through Squamish (approximately the halfway point).
- You will first see the Creekside area of Whistler.
- To east (towards the base of Whistler Mountain) at Lake Placid Road and follow about 100 metres to Lake Placid Lodge. Parking is available underground at the Whistler Creekside retail area.
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