Housing and Travel

Host Hotel

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

4599 Chateau Boulevard

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada V8E 0Z5

1-604-938-8000

Hotel Booking and Cancellation Policy

SGO has reserved a block of rooms at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis at a discounted rate that ranges from CAD $419/night to CAD $1329/night (single/double guestroom) plus a CAD $50 resort fee, CAD $5.80 per night housekeeping fee, and additional local taxes. Discounted room rates are guaranteed through December 29, 2024.

You will receive a hotel booking link in your meeting registration confirmation email. The booking link is the only way to secure the SGO Winter Meeting discount at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. All attendees are required to use the booking link provided in the confirmation email to reserve accommodations. At least one occupant of each room must be a registered attendee. This policy is designed to ensure fair and efficient housing for attendees of the conference at a discounted rate. Please email meetings@sgo.org with any questions.

Hotel Cancellation Policy

The hotel will require guest room reservations to be guaranteed with a deposit equal to the room rate and tax for the first night for each reservation at booking. The remaining amount will be charged upon arrival. Deposits are non-refundable if hotel reservations are canceled less than 30 days prior to the arrival date.

Travel Information

Airport

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is located 85 miles, a three-hour drive, from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Passport

Please be advised that attendee’s passport must be valid for the entire period of their intended stay. For citizens of the United States, please visit travel.state.org for information on how to obtain and renew your passport. If traveling from a country outside of the United States, please review your country’s passport guidelines.

Visa Information

Detailed information about obtaining a visitor visa to Canada can be found on Canada’s visitor visas web page. Attendees traveling to Canada outside of the United States are encouraged to apply for a visa three months in advance to ensure they receive their visa in time for the event. Please contact SGO’s meetings department via email at meetings@sgo.org to obtain an official letter of invitation.

Transportation

SGO strongly recommends booking your round-trip transportation between the airport and hotel before arriving in Whistler. SGO has secured discounted transportation options for meeting attendees.

Car Rental

For more information on how to book a rental car, please visit the Vancouver International Airport Rental Car Website.

Airport Shuttle

For details on rates and to book shuttle transportation to Whistler, please visit Whistler Shuttle Info. For alternative transportation options, please visit Fairmont Chateau Transportation.

Parking

Parking is provided for registered hotel guests at the rate of CAD $41.00 per night for self-parking. Valet service is also available at a rate of CAD $54.00 per night. Parking rates are subject to change without notice and do not include applicable taxes.

Winter Meeting