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Electricity

The guide was updated: 2022-12-09

Electricity: 110 volts, same as the United States. The frequency of electrical current in Canada is 60 Hz. Adapters are required if visiting from foreign countries.

Useful Information

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Airport

Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located 85 miles (137 kilometers) south of Whistler. Driving time is approximately 2.5 hours. Airport transfers are also available and take about three hours to arrive in Whistler Village. Local airport services are provided by Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome.

Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa

Citizens wishing to visit Canada must obtain a visitor visa issued by one of the Canadian diplomatic missions unless they hold a valid passport issued by one of the EU countries, Australia or New Zealand. From 2016, visa-exempt countries (except for the US) must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) when arriving to Canada by air. However, travelers don't need an eTA if traveling to Canada by land or sea. Generally, you can submit your application online but for some countries, after the online application, fingerprints and photo (biometrics) are required. Find more information about visa requirement at: www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

The breathtaking landscapes of Whistler will leave you speechless whether it is winter or summer. From December to late February travelers' favorite outdoor activities are skiing and snowboarding, while in summer they prefer to unwind and sunbathe; the most adventurous ones experiment with any kind of water sports on the Lost Lake Park's calm waters. For those who travel on a budget the best season to visit Whistler is autumn, when mountains are not yet covered by a thick blanket of snow and the peak season hasn't started yet, meaning that prices are still affordable and won't leave a hole in the pocket. Some events throughout the year: December - April: Fire and Ice Show June - August: Whistler half Marathon September - November Whistler Film Festival

Time Zone

Time Zone

Whistler is located in the Pacific Time Zone and all times are reflected in Pacific Time.

Public Transport

Public Transport

The main public bus system is called the WAVE (Whistler And Valley Express). Children under five years of age ride for free. Buses accommodate skis, snowboards and bikes.

Taxi

Taxi

Whistler has two different taxi companies available 24/7. Companies: -Whistler Resort Cabs +1 604 938 1515 www.resortcabs.com -Whistler Taxi +1 604 932 3333 www.whistlertaxi.com

Post

Post

The post office branch in Whistler provides the following services: stamps, shipping, money orders, post office boxes, certain government forms.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Rexall 4360 Lorimer Road 103, Whistler +1 604 932 2303 Nesters Market & Pharmacy 7019 Nesters Road, Whistler +1 604 932 3545

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: 1 Area code: 604

Electricity

Electricity

Electricity: 110 volts, same as the United States. The frequency of electrical current in Canada is 60 Hz. Adapters are required if visiting from foreign countries.

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