Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
If you plan on skiing or golfing, a package deal is the way to go. These can be booked dir-
ectly through many accommodations, but the following two agencies offer a wider scope
of choices:
Tourism Whistler
(604/932-0606 or 800/944-7853,
www.whistler.com
)
and
Allura Direct
(604/707-6700 or 866/425-5872,
www.alluradirect.com/whistler
)
.
HI-Whistler
(1035 Legacy Way, Cheakamus Crossing, 604/962-0025,
www.hihostels.ca
)
is eight kilometers (five miles) southwest of town at a site that was developed as the Ath-
lete's Village for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. It's a large, modern lodging with fa-
cilities such as a large communal kitchen, dining area, free wireless Internet, an elevat-
or, a barbeque area, and a café with lots of outdoor seating. It's understandably popular
year-round; for a dorm bed members pay $36 per night, nonmembers $40, or upgrade to a
private room for $95 and $105 respectively.
There's not too much on offer in Whistler in this price bracket—it's either a dorm bed
or an expensive hotel room. 'Though almost an hour's drive south (50 km/31 mi) from
Whistler,
M
Dryden Creek Resorts
(1796 Depot Rd./Hwy. 99, 604/898-9726 or 877/
237-9336,
www.drydencreek.com
, $99 s or d) is an excellent value. Set on six hectares
(14 acres) of landscaped parkland with Garibaldi Provincial Park as a backdrop, each
of the six suite-style studios has a cedar ceiling, large skylights, wireless Internet, and
a fully equipped kitchen with handcrafted cabinets. Rates include complimentary coffee
and chocolates. Dryden Creek is a five-minute drive north of Squamish, where you'll also
findthe stylish
Howe Sound Inn
(37801Cleveland Ave.,604/892-2603or800/919-2537,
www.howesound.com
,
$109 s or d).
M
Crystal Lodge
(4154 Village Green, 604/932-2221 or 800/667-3363,
www.crystal-
lodge.com
, $149-219 s or d) stands out as an excellent value in the heart of the action of
Whistler Village. Rooms in the original wing are spacious and have a homey feel. The
North Wing holds larger suites that have balconies. All guests have the use of an outdoor
hot tub and heated pool.
