Whistler mountain from Vancouver

[HLP]

Thinking of driving to whistler mountain for a day trip from

our 10/12 Pacific nortwest cruise on Celebrity. We are in port

from 8am to 8pm. That would leave us about 4 hours at

whistler. Interested in some feedback like,is it practicle,

worth it,nice scenery etc.

 

Thanks

HLP

[LeftcoastBC]

Well first of all it is a trip well worth it. Scenery, mountains and ocean plus the Village itself. I don't know if I would tackle the trip in a 8-8 cruise stop though without the backup of returning to the ship on time. :) You are into October and the weather may be iffy up near the mountain and the road and construction are not for the faint at heart sometimes. I guess it depends on your comfort zone. The road is certainly getting better and it is not unusual for day trippers and I have done it myself.

The thing with the road is sometimes it get shut down for whatever and your stuck. Doesn't happen often just too often if you get my drift.

 

Where's your next Port? lol.

 

It really is a great trip if the weather is good. Maybe just start out and play it by ear the drive is nice and there are stops you can make along the route regardless.

[sultan_sfo]

Agree with LeftcoastBC!

We drove (while on land tour) from Vancouver to Whistler in summer 4 years ago. It is a mountain road and if damp/wet one has to go slower. We are used to mountain roads here in CA driving SF to Lake Tahoe or Yosemite. /Sultan

[HLP]

LeftcoastBC,

 

Thanks for the input. That was exactly what I was looking for.

The road driving doesnt bother me but the shut down part sure

does. The ships next port is Naniamo,so I guess I could still catch

the ship there. I think I'll do exactly as you suggest. Check the

weather for that day. Then drive it and be prepared to turn back

it it looks like the road conditions are bad.

 

sultan_sfo

 

Thanks as well. Im from the bay area as well and just returned from

Tahoe last weekend. So Im used to mountain roads. But a road closure

would ruin it for us.

 

Thanks again