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Getting To Your Whistler Weekend Getaway

There is so much to do while vacationing in the Whistler Resort area that planning each day is needed to be able to take in everything. There are many interesting things to do in Whistler Black comb, which has been rated as the number one resort town for ski vacations for the last four years. It is a short two-hour drive by car from Vancouver to Whistler, during which the scenery is breathtaking. For those who want to leave the driving to others, a shuttle bus is available from Vancouver to Whistler several times per day to accommodate visitor’s needs.

 There are three amazing glaciers with thirteen awesome alpine bowls within this 7000-acre terrain. Snowboarders and skiers enjoy hours of fun-filled excitement skiing down the slopes after a breathtaking ride up on one of the thirty-seven lifts that are available. Whistler transportation from Vancouver is quite varied from a helicopter ride through the passes, to a rented vehicle to drive along the striking, Sea-to-Sky highways where the contrast between the oceans view and rugged mountains with their towering Douglas Fir. The area is famous for their temperate rainforests and variety of wildlife.

Whistler transportation will take you into the unique village of Whistler that is nestled between the two mountains where walking shoes are all you need to visit the many local shops and attractions that are available within a short distance of the many hotels and resorts that offer many great amenities. You can go for an evening walk around town and return to a luxurious suite to relax in your own private hot tub, or sit outside on the deck and watch the wildlife, birds or deer often feed close by. Whistler transportation services also offer many ways to see the countryside. You can take a ride in a floatplane and see the world from a whole new perspective. This is the perfect way to view the area, with a pilot who is well versed in the area and what visitors are interested in.

Another way of getting to Vancouver to Whistler is by train, that takes you on a breathtaking voyage from Vancouver, a lovely coastal town, to the resort village of Whistler introducing you to Howe Sound, the Brandywine Falls and Cheakamus Canyon along the way. For the avid golfer, there are four golf courses in Whistler that are famous and noted to be one of the worlds’ finest groups of mountain golf courses available anywhere. Along with skiing there are many other activities available to entertain the entire family; you can go bear watching, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, whale watching and for leisurely walks around town absorbing the peaceful atmosphere. You can also see the magnificent eagles flying around the mountain peaks, or spot a cougar in the distance. Visit www.ridebooker.com to book your Whistler shuttle online today and start on your way to enjoying your Whistler weekend getaway!

Author Bio:

Jack Benefold is a Canadian travel writer who blogs about his favorite destinations and travel solutions for savvy tourists. When travelling to Whistler, Jack highly recommends using a shuttle service, and suggests that you book your Whistler shuttle online at www.ridebooker.com for a swift transfer to your Whistler weekend getaway.