Where to buy beer between SeaTac and Whistler
Monday, January 28th, 2008 - 11:31am
1. Is it cheaper to buy beer in the U.S. for consumption in Whistler?
2. Are there any weird rules in Washington state about when you can buy beer, or where?
3. Any specific recommendations for places to buy beer near the highway?
4. Thank you.
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1. It probably depends on the beer.
2. Not really.
3. A grocery store. I can personally vouch for the Haggen near the Samish Way exit in Bellingham. They've got a nice selection of microbrews and imports, including some standbys like Chimay.
4. You're welcome.
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How much are you bringing? At the border crossing the personal exemption for alcohol is limited to 24 beers per individual, so if y'all are planning a big binge or a week's worth of partying, it is likely best to buy your beer once you cross over into Canada.
As for where to buy it in Washington if you decide to go that way, any grocery store will likely have the best beer selection you've ever seen, unless you happen to be from Oregon. Quality beer is a staple in the PNW, so you'll have your choice from piss-water mid-western beer in cans to quality local craft-brews, to some specialty stuff imported from Belgium. Fred Meyer stores tend to have a pretty good beer aisle and are easy to find.
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We were just at Whistler for the first time over the holidays and we just bought beer at the liquor stores in the village. I didn't notice that it was significantly more expensive than usual and it was conveniently located for easy restocking.
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Few things from when I lived in the frozen north.
1. Make sure you really do mean beer. Hard liquor can't be purchased at grocery stores in Washington state. Beer and wine only. If you want liquor too, pick it up at the duty free on your way across. There is a per person limit which I don't recall offhand.
2. With the exchange rate, and the quality of microbrews in the Northwest, buy your beer in the States.
3. I've done something in the neighborhood of 50 U.S.-to-Canada crossings, and I've never had my car searched, so don't get too worried about any kind of "beer limit" per person.
4. Look into finding the nearest truck crossing, those typically have shorter lines.
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5. How long should it take to get back into the U.S. at about 6 a.m. on a Sunday morning? Trying to plan how soon I need to leave Whistler.
6. Should I get the beer at dutyfree too?
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5. You mean, actually at the crossing at 6am? That should be mighty quick. Times ranged anywhere from 10 to 90 minutes coming home, but I never managed to be there that early. Crossings are always tough to predict, sometimes it's packed at truly bizarre times.
6. No.
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Should add, part of the reason of going to the duty-free is that you generally get to skip a large portion of the border line.
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Cheaper beer in hand, I shall do so.
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