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The Eighteenth Annual DataFax User Group Meeting

February 27 - March 02, 2011

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Whistler, British Columbia

By Air

Whistler is approximately 115 kms (70 miles) from Vancouver International Airport. The drive should take around 2 to 3 hours.

Vancouver International Airport: http://www.yvr.ca/en/Default.aspx

Ground Transportation

Vancouver International Airport and whistler.com list ground transportation options on their websites. Here is a selection:

Car Service

Aerocar Service:
http://www.aerocar.ca/rates/flat-rates

Scheduled Bus

Pacific Coach: offering a 15% discount. Use the promo code 'datafax' when making your (phone or online) reservation.
1-800-661-1725 (local number 604-662-7575)
http://www.pacificcoach.com/Schedules-Fares/Vancouver-Airport-to-Whistler-Bus-Schedules

Car Rental

Use the link below to view rental options from Vancouver International Airport. Avis is the only car rental company available in Whistler:

http://www.yvr.ca/en/getting-to-from-yvr/car-rentals.aspx

Taxi

Check Whistler International Airport website for complete up-to-date information. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Concierge can also provide help:

Whistler Taxi: http://www.whistlertaxi.com/

Resort Cabs: http://www.resortcabs.com/

Shuttle - In Whistler

Whistler Public Bus - WAVE: http://www.busonline.ca/regions/whi/?p=2.list

Additional Information

Activities

Whistler offers a large selection of activities - skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, ziplining, tubing etc. See below for more information and ideas:

Coca Cola Tube Park - Blackcomb Mountain:
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/reservations/Lift-Tickets/mg_41/v_1469/b_12/Whistler-Blackcomb-Tube-Park.detail

Ziptrek Ecotours:
http://www.ziptrek.com/

Sno-limo (sled led by personal guide):
http://www.sno-limo.com/

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Concierge desk (located in the hotel lobby) or the Adventure Desk (see below) can help out with any of these activities. If you know your plans, book in advance to guarantee availability.

Outdoor Adventures - Booking Desk
Phone: 604-932-0646 or ext. 2518
http://www.adventureswhistler.com/

Mountain Adventure Center (ski and snowboard rental) - Fairmont Chateau Whistler (lobby level)
Phone: 604-938-2017 or ext. 2698