4th PacRim Breast & Prostate Cancer Meeting

CHECK-IN \ OUT

Check-in: 15:00 Check-out: 11:00
NB: If arriving on the designated transfers on Monday 11 / Tuesday 12 August, please check in at the Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside Hotel foyer where your room allocation details will be available.

BANKING

There is an ATM machine at the Hotel and at various locations in Whistler Village. Major credit cards are accepted at the hotel and in the village: Visa, American Express, MasterCard.

TIME

Please note that BC's time zone is Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

ELECTRICITY

The electrical supply is 110 volts. Bring your own electrical adapters. The Resort provides 110 volt outlets for shavers, hairdryers and irons.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

Whistler is a four season destination resort; moderate climate with cool summers and mild winters because, of its location along the coast of British Columbia. Summer temperatures range from the extreme high of 29°C to an extreme low of 7°C in 2007.

Think layers and be safe. Don’t forget the sunscreen.

SHOPPING

You will find everything from Art to Sporting Goods in Whistler Village.

VISAS

See attached Embassies document.

TRAVEL & HEALTH INSURANCE

We strongly recommend that you take out insurance policies to cover medical and travel expenses. If necessary, consult your travel agent.

TAXES

Canadian Government legislation states that a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% applies. There is a Provincial Sales tax of 7% also on purchases other than food. The Hotel tax is a mix of the PST 7% and 3%.

TOURS

You will find a variety of things to do for every ability; hiking, biking, golfing, zip-trekking, bear viewing, canoeing, just to name a few.

http://www.tourismwhistler.com/www/things_to_do/activities/summer.asp

TIPPING

Tipping is the general custom in Canada and service charges are not added to accounts by hotels and restaurants. You may tip hotel porters and food and drink waiters in restaurants (up to 15 - 20% of the bill) for special service. At any time, tipping is your choice.

COMMUNICATION & TELEPHONE SERVICES

Standard phone lines are available in the hotel & conference rooms for connection to Phone, Fax or Modem.

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