ALOHA WHISTLER ACCOMMODATIONS BLOG

Aloha Whistler Accommodations is looking forward to welcoming back our US and international guests this year. To ensure you are up to date with the current COVID related regulations to enter Canada, and enjoy Whistler Resort, we have put together some useful information and links for you below. 

Information on local businesses, including hours of operation and periodic closures can be found here or contact us for further details. Whistler will be busy this winter and we highly recommend booking activities and restaurant reservations ahead of time. 

Travel requirements for Canada

All foreign nationals must meet the entry requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and provide appropriate travel and immigration documentation as necessary.

To find whether you are eligible to enter Canada, please click here.

Upon leaving Canada, please ensure you have all your pre-flight testing organised and booked in advance, including any quarantine requirements upon your return back to your country of origin.

Please note, it is guests responsibility to ensure they meet the criteria to enter Canada. 

COVID-19 Testing for Travellers

Currently there are limited testing facilities for travellers in Whistler with Bon Voyage Medical being the only option currently within the resort. 

To see the government approved testing sites click here.

There are no quarantine requirements for domestic travellers upon arrival in British Columbia.

Requirements for Whistler Blackcomb

Face coverings will no longer be required in indoor settings, including gondolas, restaurants, restrooms, retail and rental locations, and public transportation.

For on mountain dining, reservations and proof of vaccination status will no longer be required

All Whistler Blackcomb policies are subject to change based on the evolving nature of the pandemic as well as federal, provincial, and local public health guidelines. For more information on Whistler Blackcomb safety protocols, please visit here.

As always, do not hesitate to contact us here at Aloha Whistler and we shall be happy to assist with any questions you may have. 

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

The Aloha Team

Want to experience unlimted bike park access during the fall?

Why not to purchase WB Bike Park Fall pass valid between September 3 through to October 11. Ask Aloha Whistler how to purchase this pass and enjoy the trails before the snow comes!

WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK Opening hours:

• Whistler Mountain Bike Park is open 10 am – 5 pm daily through to October 11.
• Fitzsimmons Express will be operating 10 am – 5 pm daily.
• Garbanzo Express will be operating 10 am – 4 pm daily.
• Creekside Gondola will be operating from 10 am – 4 pm from Friday to Sunday, and holidays only.

BC is now in Step 2 of the BC Restart Plan and recreational travel is permitted within BC for all British Columbians. Whistler is open and we are excited to welcome visitors back to the resort! Start planning your summer adventure now. Travellers from other provinces are welcome to visit BC in Step 3, estimated to begin on July 1.

It is now time to reserve your vacation in Whistler for this summer. Don’t miss out on Aloha Whistler’s fabulous self-contained properties. It’s going to be an Epic Summer of fun in the Mountains & on the Whistler Lakes.

Peak to Peak is now OPEN for sightseeing and some hiking trails.

Whistler and Creekside Bike Park is Open, Fitzimmons Express open till 8PM

Enjoy indoor or patio dinning – ask us about our favourites

Explore our Summer Activity page to help you explore Whistler to the fullest!

Life is short, vacation often!

This year, to ensure all guests stay safe, Whistler Blackcomb have implemented a Pass Holder reservation system.

The reservation system is exclusive to Pass Holders starting Nov. 6 through Dec. 7 so you can lock in your Priority Reservation Days and early season skiing and riding.

Pass Products include season passes, Edge and Whistler Day Passes.

Excitement is high, and we do anticipate the reservation system being busy during these first few days.  To help you navigate the site on the busiest days, they have implemented an online waiting room.

Don’t feel like waiting? There is no need to rush to reserve your Priority Reservation Days. They designed this exclusive month-long booking window to accommodate their Pass Holders’ requests, and are confident that you will be able to reserve your days for the core season before lift tickets go on sale Dec. 8.

_{*NOTE: To ensure they accommodate those who are looking to make a reservation, you will not be able to cancel or change your reservations until Nov. 17.}

You may be wandering; how do I book my reservation? Here is a step by step guide, available from November 6^th 2020:

1. Sign into ‘My Account‘ on EpicPass.com
2. Select the first resort you want to book
3. Pick the days you want, based on what your pass type allows
4. Choose the pass holders in your account that are going with you
5. Enter your contact details and press “complete reservation”

Have more questions? Reach out to our concierge and we will be happy to help!

The legendary Turkey Sale is taking a break this year, and instead it is expanded to eight locations in the Village at Whistler for the safety of all guests and staff.

Whistler is passionate about the outdoors and our mountain communities, and we’re committed to protecting these special places and everyone who comes to experience them. The Season Kick off sale starts on October 1st at NOON and continues through till October 18th.

WHERE TO GO?

CAN-SKI VILLAGE

Monday: 10am – 6pm
Tuesday/Wednesday: Closed
Thursday – Sunday: 10am – 6pm

CAN-SKI PERFORMANCE

Monday: 10am – 6pm
Tuesday/Wednesday: Closed
Thursday – Sunday: 10am – 6pm

CAN-SKI BLACKCOMB

Monday: 10am – 6pm
Tuesday/Wednesday: Closed
Thursday – Sunday: 10am – 6pm

CAN-SKI CREEKSIDE

10am – 6pm Daily

CAN-SKI WESTIN

10am – 6pm Daily

SUMMIT SPORT

9am – 5pm Daily

SHOWCASE

Monday: 10am – 6pm
Tuesday/Wednesday: Closed
Thursday – Sunday: 10am – 6pm

GARBANZO BIKE AND BEAN RETAIL

10am – 6pm Daily

Our community has been working closely over the past months to ensure Whistler’s return to tourism is managed thoughtfully and responsibly, with enhanced safety protocols in place. Now BC has entered Phase 3 of the BC restart plan, Whistler is certainly ready to welcome visitors.

 Let’s interact considerately, Let’s play simply, Let’s explore responsibly, Let’s enjoy patiently!

Whistler Blackcomb has started spinning their gondolas on June 29^th for mountain biking and sightseeing. The Whistler Village Gondola, PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola and Blackcomb Gondola will be operating to bring sightseers and hikers up the mountains. To do this you’ll need to purchase a PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Experience Ticket, which gives you access to all the gondolas. Our recommendation is to do this in advance online to reduce contact and save time.

At this time hikers and sightseers are being directed to upload via the Blackcomb Gondola in the Upper Village and bikers in the Whistler Village Gondola to help ease possible congestion points at the base of the mountains.

The Peak Chair, which accesses the highest part of Whistler Mountain where the Cloudraker Skybridge and snow walls are located, will not be open this summer. Some higher alpine hiking trails are still under snow (which is typical for this time of year), but will hopefully open later this summer.

Whistler Farmers Market

The first Whistler Farmers Market of the summer has taken place, restarting July 5^th at a new location,  The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre parking lot and bus loop. You can find fresh local produce, tasty food and artisan goods. Some of the local vendors include: Laughing Crow Organics, Maple Sugar Shack, Plenty Wild Farms, The Garden Shed, Whistler Wood Fire Pizza Company and many more.

Whistler Business Update

Few more local businesses have recently opened up their doors to guests and visitors such as Scandinave Spa Whistler, The Adventure Group with popular Vallea Lumina experience, or Cross Country Connections. Whistler is certainly getting busier and we can see more visitors who are hoping to “Adventure Differently” this summer. For the full list of local businesses open hour and their practices, please click here.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions!

Whistler businesses are reopening in alignment with BC’s Restart Plan and the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s guidelines for a safe restart. While the advisory against non-essential, personal travel remains in effect, we are hopeful that BC will transition to Phase 3 in June, which means we will be ready to welcome BC residents soon. In the meantime, for Whistler locals looking to get out, or visitors planning ahead, this directory provides up-to-date information on what is open in Whistler and how businesses are upholding the highest of standards in health and safety for all.

There are many possibilities for enjoying Whistler’s award-winning food and beverage establishments with restaurants, pubs and cafes now offering take-out, delivery and patio seating. Support local and take your lunch to the park, dine leisurely on an outdoor patio, or feel at ease with physically distanced seating indoors. Remember to check hours directly with businesses as hours are changing frequently.

View Your Whistler Summer 2020 Guide

CURRENTLY WORKING FROM HOME & JUGGLING CHILDREN? WHY NOT WORK AND PLAY IN WHISTLER?

Now you have the chance! At Aloha Whistler Accommodations, we are offering exclusive fortnightly & monthly discounts for your Summer Staycation. Work from a fully equipped, self-contained property while being surrounded by nature. Offer applicable for BC residents only!

All our homes are deep cleaned & have been vacant for a minimum of 54 hours between reservations! Ready for you to move in!

Click here for our featured properties and more information about this fabulous offer!

Looking for more options? We have a large selection of homes, so don’t wait any longer, it is time for your Whistler Summer Staycation to come true!

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As we enter Phase 2 of the BC Restart Plan, we can see our local community showing signs coming back to life! However, even as our local businesses and parks start to reopen with their new safety measures, the travel advisory for non-essential travel is still applicable.

Many BC parks and recreational sites have re-opened for day-use, and overnight camping resume June 1^st. Note, some provincial parks that typically attract large crowds, or whose opening could pose a potential health risk to nearby communities, will remain closed until further notice.

With the opening of Whistler’s parks and trails, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is encouraging residents to get outside and exercise – as well as make smart choices about physical distancing, staying safe and staying local. Almost all of Whistler’s off-road recreational trails are snow-free and open for public use.

Whistler Bike Park, originally scheduled to open May 15^th has been delayed. The team is working hard at to reopen to the public, while ensuring their staff and community stay safe. This is the same for their sightseeing activities.

Some of Whistler’s restaurants and cafes have opened for dine in options, with new restrictions. These include Hunter Gather, Earls Restaurant, Cranked Coffee, Caramba Restaurant and Pizzeria Antico! Other establishments are hoping to open up in the coming weeks. To see an updated list of who is opening up for business, click here

Along with many other local businesses open for pick up or delivery, the usual quality and variety is still present in our amazing resort town. Whistler community is very strong and has really come together to support local businesses.

Many activity providers have also started to welcome sport enthusiasts through their doors. Canadian Wilderness Adventures, Whistler Golf Club and driving range, Whistler Photo Safaris, Canadian Outback Rafting, Nicolas North Golf Club and Whistler Creek Athletic Club are now open for reservations.

Feel free to contact us for the most recent Whistler updates.

30 Hours between guests. After a guest leaves a home, we are waiting 24 hours prior to our housekeeping teams entering. Rest assured, they are taking the necessary procedures to clean your vacation home. 

Mountain views, forest trails and Lakeside Meadows…. all more desirable than ever following a time when travel and outdoor pleasures have been restricted. However, here at Aloha Whistler, we know guests will also be seeking reassurance that the inside of their holiday home will be just as enticing and welcoming as the outside environment here.

In this time of heightened hygiene awareness we want you to come and holiday with confidence, so our professional and experienced teams are working extra hard to keep both our guests and employees safe.

We have outlined below some of the measures we have put in place:

• We are following all guidelines given by Worksafe BC as well as for the accommodations sector.
• There will be a minimum of 30 hours between each stay and we will not be offering any back to back bookings at this time. This gives us time to safely and efficiently sanitise and clean our homes between each guest.
• We will be doing additional sanitation of high touch areas, including door handles, light switches and hard surfaces.
• Homes will also be thoroughly aired out between stays.
• All linens and towels are professionally laundered at a high temperature offsite.
• We inspect each home before each arrival, and will continue to do so.

We will still offer 24 hour assistance and will remain committed to providing our usual high standard of service and support. We will respect social distancing and are already well equipped to offer our services remotely. Whilst we would love to meet you on arrival in the resort, and during your stay, we will mostly only communicate by phone and email.

We are aware from time to time guests require additional items. Don’t worry, we will operate a system where we can do doorstep drop-offs – so whilst you may not see us, we will still be looking after you just as much as ever.

Should there be any maintenance issues whilst a property is occupied, these will be safely attended to whilst you are out enjoying the resort.

It is our intention to make sure there is minimal impact on your Aloha holiday experience during this time.

While we may not be able to see you, our quality of service will still be there.

For more information on the guidelines we are following, Click here.

Contact us with any questions you have, we shall be happy to assist!

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