Location and Transport
The conference will be held at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler. Whistler village, the site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games located 130 km from the city of Vancouver, offers alpine scenery on a breathtaking scale and is regarded as the best ski resort in North America and a summer paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. How to get there:
If you plan to drive from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Whistler, here are driving directions. Since there is construction throughout the summer, make sure you check the road closure schedule. Other transit options are summarized at Whistler.com and one of the most convenient is the regular express bus service from Vancouver International Airport to Whistler provided by Perimeter Transportation. 1) Perimeter Transportation
Perimeter Transportation has schedules for regular shuttles from YVR to Whistler.
Perimeter Transportation buses also pick up from major hotels downtown.
To book for the conference:
- By phone: 1-877-317-7778
- By fax: download, fill out, and fax the reservation form
- Via the web (use LEES2008 to indicate which conference you are with):
https://www.securewebexchange.com/perimeterbus.com/conference.asp
2) An alternative from downtown is to take the Greyhound bus.
- First departure is 5:15 AM, last is at 7:00 PM
3) Alternative cab, limo, and shuttle services can be found at Transportation Whistler.
4) A slow, scenic, expensive alternative is a daily, early morning tourist train.
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