Where Whistler Summer 2019

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tion from Whistler or Vancouver to
Pemberton, Seattle and beyond. Other
destinations include Victoria and Tofino
on Vancouver Island. Travel in a shuttle,
bus, limo, taxi or luxury SUV. 604-966-
2209 or toll-free 1-866-943-0516.
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WHISTLER GLACIER GROUP Provides
a wide range of luxury transportation
within Whistler, and to and from
the Vancouver International Airport.
Choose from an SUV, sedan, chartered
van or 56-seat coach bus. 604-905-
7779 or toll-free 1-866-905-7779.
www.whistlerglaciergroup.com
Limousines
RITZ WHISTLER LIMOUSINE SERVICE
Relax and enjoy five-star treatment
whether you ride in a vintage or stretch
limo, executive sedan, luxury SUV,
Sprinter van or limo bus. Airport transfers,
special events and trips to and
from Whistler and Vancouver available
24/7. 1-604-937-7480 or toll-free
1-888-937-7480. www.ritzlimos.com
WHISTLER EXECUTIVE LIMOUSINE
In operation since 1986, this company
offers a large fleet including stretch
limousines, luxury sedans, SUVs and
executive vans. Available 24/7 for
airport transfers and service between
Whistler, Vancouver, Seattle and
Victoria. 41440 Dryden Rd., Brackendale.
604-938-3583. www.whistler
executivelimo.com
Taxis
RESORT CABS Service within the
Village and Whistler area, with trips
to Pemberton, Squamish and the
Vancouver airport. 604-938-1515.
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WHISTLER TAXI Offers taxi service
within the resort and to Vancouver
24/7. Many drivers will accommodate
sightseeing requests. 604-938-
3333 or toll-free 1-800-203-5322.
www.whistlertaxi.com
USEFUL INFORMATION
TIPPING In Canada, tipping is customary
in certain situations.
Restaurant Server: 15% to 20% of the
total bill, before taxes. If you’re dining
with a group, the restaurant may add a
gratuity of 15% or more.
Bartender: 10% to 20% of the total bill,
before taxes.
Hairdresser/Aesthetician: 10% to 15%
of the total.
Parking Valet: $1 to $3.
Taxi/Limo Driver: 10% to 15% of the
total fare.
Tour Guide: 10% to 15% of the total.
Concierge: At your discretion.
Porter: $1 to $2 per bag.
Housekeeper: $2 or more per day,
paid daily.
Hotel Doorman: $1 to $2.
CANNABIS Non-medical cannabis
was recently legalized in Canada; the
legal age of consumption in British
Columbia is 19. Smoking or vaping is
allowed in most public spaces that
allow tobacco smoking and vaping,
except areas that children frequent,
such as playgrounds. It is illegal to take
cannabis across the Canadian border.
www.cannabis.gov.bc.ca
DRINKING The legal drinking age in
British Columbia is 19. Bars, restaurants
and liquor stores may ask to
see a government-issued piece of identification
as proof of your age before
selling you alcohol. Most government
liquor stores and beer-and-wine stores
are open seven days a week.
MONEY The currency in Canada is
the Canadian Dollar (CAD). ATMs
are widely available, and many accept
credit card withdrawals. Credit cards
are commonly used, and accepted at
almost all hotels, shops and restaurants.
Some retailers accept US cash,
but change is always given in Canadian
currency. Most retail purchases are
subject to a 7% Provincial Sales Tax
(PST) as well as a 5% federal Goods
and Services Tax (GST). Liquor is an
exception, and is taxed at 10%. Note
that Canada no longer uses the onecent
coin (penny), so cash purchases
are rounded up or down to the closest
five cents. This does not apply to credit
and debit card payments.
PUBLIC TOILETS There is no charge to
use a public toilet in Whistler. Hotels
often have washrooms adjacent to the
lobby. Facilities in cafes and restaurants
are often reserved for customer use.
SMOKING Smoking and vaping tobacco
or cannabis products is not permitted in
stores, restaurants, bars, transit buses
or public parks. Whistler Blackcomb
has also banned smoking on resort
property, including chairlifts and gondolas,
ski runs, hiking trails and Whistler
Mountain Bike Park trails. Most buildings
do not allow smoking near their
doors or windows.Those caught smoking
in a smoke-free area risk a fine.
Phone
Numbers
DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE
Canada.........................................................411
International.................................................. 0
EMERGENCY
Ambulance/Fire/Police/Poison.......911
Ambulance....................... 604-932-5894
Fire.......................................604-935-8260
Police...................................604-932-3044
Poison.Control................1-800-567-8911
Search.&.Rescue.............. 604-932-2328
VISITOR CENTRES
Squamish............................604-815-4994
Vancouver........................ 604-683-2000
Whistler..............................604-935-3357
TRAVEL RESERVATIONS
Enjoy.Whistler..............1-888-882-8858
Tourism.Whistler............1-800-944-7853
TRANSPORTATION
BC.Ferries........................1-888-223-3779
Village.Shuttle.................604-932-4020
Whistler.Transit..............604-932-4020
YVR.Airport...................... 604-207-7077
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Drive.BC.........................1-800-550-4997
TAXIS
Resort.Cabs.........................604-938-1515
Whistler.Taxi.....................604-938-3333
VEHICLE RENTALS
Avis........................................604-932-1236
PHARMACIES
Rexall.Drug.Store.............604-932-4251
Nesters.Market.&..
Pharmacy...........................604-932-3545
Shoppers.Drug.Mart.....604-905-5666
BABYSITTERS/DAYCARE
Baby’s.on.the.Go.........1-866-905-0002
Babysitting.Whistler......1-888-906-2229
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