Location and Accomodation
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Standard double-double and king hotel rooms will be available at the Coast Whistler Hotel ($90 Cdn per night, www.coastwhistlerhotel.com, 1-800-663-5644); 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium-style suites with full kitchens ($135 per night) are available at the Tantalus Lodge (www.tantaluslodge.com, 1-888-633-4046); and deluxe studio suites with kitchenettes ($129 per night) are available at the Summit Lodge (www.summitlodge.com, 1-888-913-8811). These hotels are just a short walk apart, in or near the Whistler Village. Note that rooms must be booked by May 28 to guarantee availability and special rates negotiated for the meeting. Be sure to specify Western Forest Genetics Association to receive these rates. The Coast Whistler Hotel and Summit Lodge charge 1 night when the reservation is made, and the non-refundable balance is charged 30 days prior to the meeting.
The meetings will be held at the Coast Whistler Hotel.
From Vancouver, access to Whistler, which is 120km (75 miles) north on Highway 99, is available by car, airport shuttle, or scheduled bus.
PERIMETER'S AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Tel: (604) 266-5386 http://www.perimeterbus.com
Scheduled motor coach service from Vancouver International Airport direct to
Whistler major hotels.
GREYHOUND CANADA - Vancouver to Whistler
1-800-661-8747 or Whistler (604) 932-5031; Fax (604) 938-9800
http://www.greyhound.ca
The Whistler Valley Express bus service allows you to easily explore the vicinity. Schedules and fares can be found at this website: http://www.bctransit.com/regions/whi/
Whistler is a world-famous ski resort, but has many activities and attractions year-round including golf, downhill and cross country mountain biking, a network of cycling and rollerblading paths, and hiking. More info here: http://www.mywhistler.com/