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Parking in Whistler Headaches

By dan on Friday, June 12th, 2009 | No Comments

Most locals not happy about the new Pay Parking in Whistler

Money grab or sound business? A lot of locals are upset over the overall parking increases and new pay parking enforcements that has taken place in Whistler last month. Known pay parking has doubled and new Pay Parking is going to be in effect in Parking Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 before the end of October. You guessed it, right before the Winter Olympics, 2010. But for us locals, what does this mean? It means that just stopping to get a slice of pizza or just picking up something quick is going to be more inconvenient. It means having to think ahead before stopping, having to have change on you at all times, or a credit card. I know a few locals have already signed petitions to fight the new parking implementations, I also know that the mayor is tickled pink that people are participating in their community because they are complaining about parking.

All I can tell you is that Whistler’s bread and butter is tourism, so more parking means more cash, and in these hard times more cash means survival for such small community such as Whistler.

January 2009 – Things To Do in Whistler

By dan on Thursday, January 8th, 2009 | No Comments

Whistler Events January 2009

Lots of great events happening in Whistler, this first month is loaded with events that will delight fans of all ages.

7-Eleven Fire and Ice Show
December 12, 2008 — April 5, 2009
It doesn’t get much hotter than this! Be amazed as firespinners and fireworks light up the night sky, while skiers and snowboarders jump through the dazzling Ring of Fire every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the base of Whistler Mountain.

The Whistler Holiday Experience
December 19, 2008 — January 4, 2009
Celebrate the season with Whistler Village street entertainment and train rides, a tree-lighting ceremony, dog sledding, caroling, kids’ activities and Christmas story reading.

The Whistler Holiday Experience
Running daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. over the holiday season at the TELUS Whistler Conference Centre, The Whistler Holiday Experience features a complete (and FREE!) Indoor Family Fun Zone with nine holes of miniature golf, an inflatable jumping, bouncing and sliding village, video games and a screening room featuring festive-themed films. Please note: Due to other programming, the Whistler Holiday Experience will be closed December 24 to 26, and December 31.

Take part in a variety of experiences, on and off the mountains, inspired by Whistlers epic storm season. Celebrate the awesome power of winter!  Discover great value during Discover Whistler Days. Guests visiting the resort during Discover Whistler Days receive 40% off learn-to-ski and ride programs. Discounts are also available on other programs as well as kid’s programs.

GORE-TEX Deep Winter Experience
January 9, 2009

Discover Whistler Days
January 5—January 23, 2009

FIS Nordic Combined World Cup
January 15—18, 2009
See the athletes and the Olympic venue before the 2010 Games at this exhilarating event that combines cross-country skiing with ski jumping.

FIS Cross-Country Skiing World Cup
January 15—18, 2009
Head to Whistler Olympic Park, the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games venue for Nordic sports, and watch the athletes go for World Cup gold on the Olympic trails.

National Learn to Ski/Ride Week
January 17—25, 2009
During Learn to Ski/Ride Week you’ll receive 40% off lift/lesson/rental packages that provide you with everything you’ll need to be a better skier or snowboarder. Call 1.800.WHISTLER for details.

TELUS Winter Classic
January 22—23, 2009
This action packed weekend features the famous Race Classic, glorious food, wine tastings, live and silent auctions, dancing, fantastic entertainment and prizes.

FIS Ski Jumping World Cup
January 23—24, 2009
It’s hard to put into words the thrill of watching competitive ski jumping. Big jumps, big air and big talent. Whistler Olympic Park.

Ski and Ride for $59 a day – Whistler Edge Card

By dan on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 | No Comments

Get your Edge Card for Whistler before November 21 and Save!

For all Vancouver Region and Washington State, the Whistler Edge Card provides cheap ski days for the season, without having to buy a season’s pass.  The Edge Card gives you the convenience of getting:

  • 1 day for $64
  • 5 day for $319 (works out to $64 a day)
  • 10 day for $584 (works out to $59 a day) – The 10 day Edge Card Deal not available after November 21st.
  • none of these deals include the new Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride.

The benefits of getting the Edge Card Early, as announced by Whistler Blackcomb:

  • Get up to $30 a day savings off the regular costs
  • Get Exclusive low lodging rates, starting at $99 a day
  • Get up to $150 off gear with coupons for equipment and outerwear
  • Get $100 certificate for select ski and snowboard lessons

If you live in the Vancouver or Washington State areas, what’s nice about getting the Edge Card, is that it’s actually cheaper than the 7-Evelen tickets, and the Edge Card is connected to your Credit Card, so you can use it conveniently on the Mountains.

The only caveat is that the card doesn’t include the Peak 2 Peak ride, which the 7-Eleven ski tickets at $78 per person includes.

For more information, check out Whistler Edge Card deals.