Village FAQs
Can I ride my bike through Whistler Village and Skier’s Plaza?
There is bylaw enforcement against riding your bike in Whistler Village. Please be respectful and walk your bike at all times while in the village and especially in Skier’s Plaza at the base of Whistler Mountain.
Can I camp or sleep in my vehicle in the Day Parking Lots?
You will be fined if you camp or sleep in your vehicle in the Day Parking Lots. There is a campground within the resort www.whistlercamping.com and there are many choices of economical accommodation at www.whistler.com
Should I bring a lock for my bike while in Whistler?
Yes. There are many bike racks to lock your bike to. Bike theft does happen!
What do I do with my garbage and recycling?
Kokanee Crankworx is doing its part in the community wide act towards sustainability and encourages all visitors, exhibitors and athletes to utilize the garbage and recycling containers throughout Whistler. Remember to reduce, reuse, recycle.
How can I be Bear Smart?
Be respectful of the bears that live in the area and know that a garbage bear is a dead bear. Please do not feed the bears. Use the garbage and recycling containers throughout the village and valley. For more bear smart information www.bearsmart.com
What is the current construction like on the Sea to Sky Highway?
Visit projects.ch2m.com/TrafficUpdate/weekly-sts.asp
How long does it take to get to Whistler by car?
Whistler to Vancouver: 120 km/75 mi (2 hrs – but getting better with improvements!)
Whistler to Seattle: 354 km/218 mi (5 hrs)
Carpooling, taking the bus, riding your bike
Kokanee Crankworx encourages you to carpool, drive hybrid vehicles, take the bus, or ride your bike.
Check out these links for more information:
www.cooperativeauto.net
www.pacificcoach.com/Whistler
www.busonline.ca/regions/whi
Pacific Coach provides shuttle services from Whistler to the Vancouver Airport / downtown Vancouver and offers special preferred rates for Festival VIPs, sponsors, athletes, attendees. (preferred rate is $40 + GST one way. Bike charges would be an additional charge of $10.50 for the regular sized boxes and $25 for oversized boxes.) Please visit http://www.pacificcoach.com/whistler for schedule information. For reservations, either call the reservation centre 1-800-661-1725 or complete the online reservation form - quote identifier code "CRANKWORX" for the preferred rate.
Will the Whistler Mountain Bike Park be open during Kokanee Crankworx?
The Whistler Mountain Bike Park will open daily with extended hours and an emphasis on limited closures. Check the Bike Park report for up-to-date info:
http://www.whistlerbike.com/information/whatsopen/index.htm.
Does it cost me anything to see the On Hill Sporting Events or scheduled Village Performances?
All events are free for spectators unless specifically noted.
