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In November 2017, we considered skiing at Whistler/Blackcomb but realized the cost was too high. However, while drinking coffee at our favorite Philz Coffee, I was perusing a message from NorCal Snowboarders and noticed a planned Whistler ski trip, which was really inexpensive. How did NorCal manage to keep prices so low? . . . Inna and I looked into it further and discovered we…
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After many changes in travel arrangements, we settled on our Whistler Ski vacation for February 18 to 22. Since we could not book our favorite Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside hotel for Alex's annual ski week (at Dartmouth Middle School), we made reservations at the Crystal Lodge. Pan Pacific usually offers significant adventures for skiers, such as the included 2 adult Whistler/Blackcomb lift tickets for each…
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On our drive from Whistler to Vancouver, we stopped by Lynn Canyon Park. Inna read that most locals prefer Lynn Canyon Park over the much more touristy Capilano Suspension Bridge. . . . We have been to the Capilano many times (and liked it a lot), but we were interested in trying something new. We enjoyed Lynn Canyon Park (though Capilano also offers excellent views)..…
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After the hike at Lynn Canyon Park (and a delicious lunch at Tour de Feast), we drove to VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver. The gardens closed at 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, so we had just over an hour to explore them.. . . . . There were many plants and flowers in the garden, but the vast majority were not blooming. Here is a map…
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After our last breakfast in our Pan Pacific Mountainside Whistler hotel room, we loaded up our Kia Sorento rental and drove to Vancouver, BC.. . On the way to Vancouver, we decided to stop at Lynn Canyon Park - instead of Capilano Suspension Bridge. We have been to the Capilano Suspension Bridge many times before, but heard that Vancouver's natives prefer to relax in Lynn…
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Our long-awaited skiing trip to Whistler, Canada, finally arrived, and we were eager to fly to Seattle for our eventual 4-hour drive to Whistler. Our original flight on Delta 5741 from San Jose to Seattle was delayed by 1 hour, and we departed at 10:40 a.m., landing in Seattle at 12:50 p.m. This was a small Bombardier CRJ700 plane (so there was little room for…
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Our United Airlines Flight from San Francisco to Seattle was delayed due to maintenance issues. So, instead of flying out at 9:05 a.m. as intended, we departed at 11:30 a.m. and landed in Seattle around 2:00 p.m. We rented our 4x4 Jeep Compass from Avis in Seattle and drove to Whistler, BC. I thought about getting a cheaper car, but the weather report indicated snow,…
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We drove to Tsawwassen ferry terminal and took the 9:00 a.m. BC Ferry to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island.. . . . . . . . . . We spent the rest of the day in Butchart Gardens and Victoria. These are some of the most beautiful gardens I have ever seen.. . . . . . . . . . . . At noon,…
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Today, we flew Alaska Airlines Flight #327 from San Jose, California, to Seattle, Washington. . . When we landed in Seattle, we learned that a section of the Skagit River bridge (I-5) had collapsed. Luckily, we were not on the bridge when it collapsed. Many of the cars driving over the bridge ended up in the cold water of the Skagit River. . . .…
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From Whistler, British Columbia (Canada), we drove to Vancouver, planning to stay at the Four Seasons Vancouver Hotel in downtown Vancouver.. . . . The drive from Whistler to Vancouver was mostly uneventful, except for the congestion. We must have hit Friday's rush hour, as it took us an hour to go about 5 miles on Lions Gate Bridge Road (Highway 99) from North Vancouver…
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We traveled to Whistler, British Columbia, by flying from Oakland to Seattle on Alaska Airlines 369 (departing at 10:00 a.m. and landing at noon) on Saturday, February 16. From Seattle, we rented a Dodge Journey AWD SUV (via Alamo), drove to Vancouver, British Columbia, and then to Whistler along the beautiful Sea-to-Sky Highway.. . . . When we landed in Seattle, I planned on renting…
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In February, Inna, Alex, and I flew on Alaska Airlines from San Jose to Seattle, Washington, then traveled by car to Whistler, Canada. We rented a Jeep Grand Cherokee through Alamo Car Rental (Costco.com to get a better rate) to ensure we had a 4-wheel-drive vehicle available in case we needed it. However, it turned out that we never needed to use 4-wheel drive.. .…
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