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WASP is a nonprofit society that provides Sports & Recreational experiences for people with Disabilities year round. Trail Riders (off road wheel chairs are now available to rent at WASP or you can join one of the organized outings.WASP Programs include Trail Riders, Indoor Climbing, Hand-Cycling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-country Skiing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Tennis. Contact Chelsey at 604-935-9406 or email Chelsey Walker While in Vancouver be sure to check out VASS Adaptive Sports Program available at various Mountain locations in North Vancouver, Canada.
(RMOW) has been busy addressing accessibility and infrastructure for the Resort. New signs for accessible routes in the village have just been added - look for them on your next visit. A Taxi Saver Program has been created for people with disabilities to help you get around on your own. For Disabled Parking Access, please bring your permit issued from your place of residence. The RMOW honors out of province and out of country disabled parking passes. Disabled BC residents can get parking passes from SPARC BC. Find Disabled Friendly Parking Locations in map and text form for the Visually Imparied and Blind. As well as the Barrier Free Route Map The Village I-Host program helps you find your way around and is staffed with 3 full time and 73 volunteers. As resort ambassadors, Village Host volunteers help guests with easy directions, quick answers and friendly advice. Whistler's
New Public Library opened its doors on January 26th, 2008.
The
new library provides a comfortable, accessible base for locals
and visitors. View
our Village
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Chinese
Delegation Press Conference a huge Success!
Whistler
Adaptive Sports Programs (WASP)
The
Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW)Plan your "Winter Vacation" for Whistler and visit all our Access Guides for people with Disabilities and all Abilities!
Looking for "Thrill Seeking Adventures" and "Recreation Activities" in Whistler that fit your ability? Be sure to check out our Winter Tour Adventures Recreation Guide to take part in all Whistler has to offer. Or visit our Self-Guided Recreation Options for people with disabilities and their families.
Our Summer Guide is still available at Summer Tour Adventures Recreation Guide.
Accessible Accommodations Listings.
Find the Hotel
or Condo you have been looking for that provides access for people with
Disabilities.
Each property is broken down into specific requirements needed for your disability such as Wheelchair access, Communication Devices available, Emergency Lighting, Closed Caption Televisions, Pool and Hot Tub Access and a whole lot more. Visit our Accommodations Guide for more information.
Visit our Restaurant Guide for people with Disabilities.
Enjoy
one of Whistler's many fine Restaurants or Night Clubs. Find out which ones
are accessible to you - from Fast Food to Fine Dinning broken down for quick
reference before heading out.
Listings include everything from barriers to entry for the mobility restricted to lighting for the visually impaired and lip reading deaf, plus a whole lot more. Visit our Restaurant and Nightlife Guide for access information.
Telus
Full Functioning Public Access TTY Pay Phones Now Available in Whistler.
This is great news for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing visiting and living in Whistler. An outdoor TTY is now located in the Breezeway Entrance to the Village just under the Archway and off of the Taxi Loop for easy accessibility (View Map!).
A second TTY is now located in the IGA Marketplace in the Professional Building just in front of Whistler Real Estate and between the TD Bank and McDonald's. Elevator Access is located at the end of the building. (View Map).
Unique Disabled Friendly Mapping:
View the
complete Village
Map for all access points and logistical
requirements such as Disabled Parking Locations, TTY Pay Phones, Accessible
Washrooms and Elevator Access Points.
Hotels and Condo's Properties that have TTY and Braille Telephones can be found in our Accommodation Guide under accessibility. Vancouver Airport has two TTY's one in Domestic Arrivals and Departures area.
Accessible
Transportation for Whistler.
Perimeter
Whistler Express
offers Accessible Transportation from YVR
for the Mobility Restricted via a Taxi Van or by Bus with advance notice
and bookings.
Greyhound Canada provides the only transportation option for Wheel Chair accessible buses for Vancouver to Whistler. Each bus has access for 2 mobility restricted individuals. 48 hour reservations are required to request a wheel chair accessible bus. For more information please call 1-800-661-8747. Hearing Impaired TTY at: 1-800-397-7870. Be sure to get a Disability Travel Card for them which allows you to bring a buddy with you for free.
Accessible Car, RV and Van Rentals from Avis Scooter and Accessible Van Rentals and from Freedom Accessible Van Rentals in Vancouver. RV Rentals in Vancouver can be found at Accessible RV Rentals. Whistler Riverside Campground is Whistler's only four season operation for RV Camping.
The
Rocky Mountaineer Train can
up
to two people with Mobility Restrictions from Vancouver to Whistler
at the same time but only one per car. They have ramps set up to get
people onto the Train but the Shuttle Buses cannot, you have to call
one of the Accessible Taxi companies in Whistler from Vancouver. They
have told us that they will "reimburse" you for the Taxi if
required.
Whistler Public Transit Notification, please be aware that the majority of BC Transit Buses in Whistler are not all Accessible to the Mobility Restricted. So we encourage you to stay at a accommodations property in the Village area if you ar
A Taxi Saver Program has been created for people with disabilities to help you get around on your own. Whistler has two Taxi Companies with Accessible Cabs, please see our Village Access Guide for more information.
Find
Disabled Parking
Locations for Whistler on our Village Map and in
Text form for an easy to read format. For Disabled Parking Access
Permits, please bring your permit issued from your place of residence.
The RMOW honors out of province and out of country disabled parking
passes. Disabled BC residents can get parking passes from SPARC
BC.
For information on getting around while in Vancouver before heading up to Whistler visit the Special Needs Travelers Section of Tourism Vancouver.
The
New Peak to Peak Gondola. Opening date set for December 2008.
Whistler
Blackcomb Mountains (WB) Peak to Peak Gondola will be wheelchair accessible.
It is an important feature of Whistler Blackcomb’s landmark project
and Canada’s newest tourism icon, the Peak to Peak Gondola. Each
Sky Cabin will be equipped with a spot for one wheelchair (except for
the glass bottom cabin).
Read more about Whistler
Blackcomb Mountain Access
information for people with Disabilities.