How to get around Whistler Mountainside

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With vibrant little settlements, verdant mountains, and surreal regions covered in snow, Whistler is certainly worthy of having the title of a winter wonderland. Located in the southernmost mountain regions of Canada, the region boasts idyllic alpine weather with an adequate amount of snowmaking it a famous destination for winter sports, If you wish to plan your stay here and are worried about the ways of getting around, do read on.

Getting around by Car

Being a popular tourist destination, there are numerous ways of getting in and around Whistler, the most convenient way is by renting out a car. There are a lot of advantages in doing so as you could enjoy the destination and its surrounding at your own pace and you would have to worry about sticking to a strict timeline. But if you wish to do so, there are few things that you should keep in mind. First of all, you should have a valid international driver’s licence. You would also require adequate skills to manoeuvre vehicles on winter conditions.
Even when you are selecting the vehicle you should make sure its axles and drive train is in good condition and it is equipped with winter tires. All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles are the most suitable ones to drive up here. You should also be more cautious when braking and accelerating. Handling the steering wheel correctly is also another important thing; where you should avoid quick movements. The roads around whistler are properly maintained during winter months so you don’t have much to worry about even during heavy snowfall. But it is always good to be safe than sorry so practice caution while driving and make sure that you adhere to road rules and good driving practices.

The Valley Trail

A well-maintained and paved trail is also present in Whistler, and you can get the map of this trail at a Whistler Hotel the likes of Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside. This trail connects popular Whistler attraction between one another and the route is extremely scenic. The use of Motorized vehicles is not allowed on the trail but you can traverse through the path by foot or by a mountain bike which will indeed be an enticing experience. Also, since it is used by tourists more often it is kept clear of snow.

Bus services

Local bus services such as Whistler Wave operate round the clock to offer their patrons transport services to an extensive list of destinations. You could travel by buying passes or one-off tickets and bookings and ticket purchases can be done of their websites. If you have to use more than one bus to get to your desired location, you could do that by informing the service provider that you need a transfer and they could make it happen without any additional payments. These buses also have ample luggage spaces which allow you to take your ski gear and it could even take 2 bikes if you have the need.

Taxi

Taxies are also available at Whistler; Whistler Resort cabs and whistler Taxi are the two main taxi companies in the regions and they can be spotted around the populated regions of the town. You can call to book the taxies and you could get taxies with a seating capacity of up to seven people. Taxies at whistler are also equipped to carry ski gear.

Snowmobile

Although riding these is predominantly a past time, snowmobiles can also be used as a mode of transport in whistler. You can rent snowmobiles at ski shops and hotel establishments as well.