VANOC sent out a ticketing update yesterday.
Locals' Ticket Offer part two:
- Remaining Whistler-based Olympic tickets will be available for sale exclusively at the Whistler Main Ticket Centre and only to residents from Squamish to Mount Currie.
- This offer is open to people with a primary or secondary residence in the region and you must purchase available tickets in person at the Whistler Main Ticket Centre.
- Tickets cannot be used to access the Olympic bus network from Vancouver. Tickets will have "No Olympic bus network access" printed on them, however tickets will still provide access to local public transit from Squamish to Pemberton on the date of the event
- Tickets purchased through this program cannot be resold through the fan-to-fan marketplace.
- To purchase Whistler Olympic tickets at the Whistler Main Ticket Centre, customers must provide Government Issue photo ID and have an address in the Sea to Sky region or proof of accommodation in the area.
- You are welcome to purchase tickets on behalf of friends and family but they will require transportation and/or accommodation in the Sea to Sky region in order to use the tickets.
Whistler Main Ticket Centre:
Opens today (November 26th, 2009)
Location: Whistler Medals Plaza
Hours of operation: Tuesday Sunday: 10:00-18:00 (closed Mondays)
Please note: In recognition of Visa's 2010 Winter Games sponsorship, we are proud to acknowledge Visa as the only payment card accepted. Cash will also be accepted.
Whistler Victory Ceremonies:
The entertainment schedule for the 15 nights of Whistler Olympic Victory Ceremonies will be announced on December 4. I am excited to find out.
Whistler Accommodation Still Available!
Contrary to the myth that Whistler accommodation is "sold out" or too expensive at Games time, there are many options available from luxury hotels to apartment-style lodges throughout the resort. I'm still trying to find a room for one night for Mum, Dad, Hubby and Morag for the 2 days of tickets they have in Whistler, so they don't have to go back and forth each day from Vancouver.
If you have a ticket from Phase 1 or Phase 2 that allows travel on the Olympic Bus Network, bookings start on Monday November 30th. Book early as the fare goes up January 4th, 2010.
Commercial Transport to Whistler:
Thinking of taking a day trip to Whistler, go skiing for the day, or have local's tickets and need a way to get to Whistler. There are several commercial companies that will be running services to Whistler.
Your event ticket includes free public transport on the day of the event. So how do you get from Whistler Village, or your Whistler area accommodation to say, Whistler Olympic Park? On BC Transit.
Lots to take in, isn't it?
Hubby and I are off to Seattle on Friday for the weekend to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary (27th November 1999). I hope you have a great weekend.