Vancouver, Whistler & Vancouver Island - Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest - page 784

Getting There & Around
While most visitors arrive by car from Vancouver via Hwy 99, Greyhound Canada
( www.greyhound.ca ) buses also service the route, rolling into Creekside and Whistler vil-
lage (from $14, 2¾ hours, six daily).
Pacific Coach Lines ( www.pacificcoach.com ) services arrive from Vancouver (from $49,
two hours, five daily) and Vancouver International Airport, dropping off at Whistler ho-
tels.
Snowbus ( www.snowbus.com ) operates a winter-only service from Vancouver ($38,
three hours, two daily).
Trainspotters trundle into town on Rocky Mountaineer Vacations' Whistler Sea to
Sky Climb ( www.rockymountaineer.com ) , a picturesque coast and mountain weave from
North Vancouver (from $169, three hours, daily May to mid-October).
Whistler's WAVE ( www.busonline.ca ) public buses (adult/child/one-day pass $2.50/2/7)
are equipped with ski and bike racks.

WORTH A TRIP
FUNCTION JUNCTION

Take bus 1 southbound from Whistler village and within 20 minutes you'll be in the
heart of the locals' fave neighborhood. Function Junction started life as a hidden-
among-the-trees area where industrial businesses carried on without affecting the
Christmas card-visuals of the village. But things have changed in recent years and
it now resembles the early days of Vancouver's Granville Island, its industrial units
slowly colonized by galleries and cafes. It's ideal for an afternoon of leisurely
browsing, especially if you plan to dine. There are a couple of streets to explore
here, but the best is Millar Creek Rd .
Start with a late breakfast at Wild Wood Cafe ( www.wildwoodrestaurants.ca ; 1085 Millar
Creek Rd; mains $6-12; 6:30am-2pm Mon-Thu, to 3pm Fri & Sat, 9am-3pm Sun; ) , a folky,
ever-friendly neighborhood haunt where the eggs benny is recommended (it also
serves up great burgers if it's lunchtime), then wander across - noticing the yarn-
bombed trees en route - to White Dog Whistler Studio Gallery
( www.whitedogwhistler.com ; 1074 Millar Creek Rd; 11am-6pm) . Luna (the white dog in ques-
tion) will be waiting to welcome you at the door of this smashing gallery where
artist Penny Eder works. As well as displaying Penny's own work, the snob-free
spot showcases the eclectic creations of dozens of local artists.
Finally, nip across to Whistler Brewing Company ( www.whistlerbeer.com ; 1045 Millar Creek
Rd; tours $13.95; 1pm-8pm Mon-Thu, to 10pm Fri, noon-7pm Sat & Sun) . The area's very own