City guide

Whistler, BC

Whistler is a resort municipality in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains, approximately 125 km (78 mi) north of Vancouver and 36 km (22 mi) south of Pemberton.

Type CityPopulation 15,625

Why go

  • Resort municipality in British Columbia, Canada.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Scandinave Spa Whistler.
  • 2 hand-picked places to stay.
  • Home to roughly 15,625 people.

History

Whistler is a resort municipality in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains, approximately 125 km (78 mi) north of Vancouver and 36 km (22 mi) south of Pemberton. It has a permanent population of approximately 13,982 (2021), and 3,241 seasonal residents (estimated).

Must-see attractions

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Where to stay

4591 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y4, Canada · fourseasons.com
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4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 1G1, Canada · fairmont.com
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4320 Sundial Crescent, Whistler, BC V8E 1G6, Canada · panpacific.com
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9120 Riverside Dr, Whistler, BC V8E 1M1, Canada · wedgemountainlodge.com
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6231 Piccolo Dr, Whistler, BC V8E 0C5, Canada · lorimerridge.com
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2117 Nordic Dr, Whistler, BC V8E 0A6, Canada · firesidelodge.org
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rd 1b4, 4891 Painted Cliff Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 1E2, Canada · whistlerplatinum.com
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4359 Main St, Whistler, BC V8E 1B5, Canada · paradoxhotels.com
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4340 Sundial Crescent, Whistler, BC V8E 1G5, Canada · sundialhotel.com
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2131 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 0B2, Canada · nitalakelodge.com
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4299 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler, BC V8E 0X3, Canada · panpacific.com
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4280 Mountain Square, Whistler, BC V8E 1B9, Canada · carletonlodge.com
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4122 Village Green, Whistler, BC V8E 1G9, Canada · adarahotel.com
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4355 Northlands Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 1C3, Canada · direct-book.com
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4899 Painted Cliff Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 1E2, Canada · blackcombspringssuites.ca
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4200 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J4, Canada · tantaluslodge.com
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4429 Sundial Pl, Whistler, BC V8E 1G8, Canada · whistlervillageinnandsuites.com
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4005 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J1, Canada · paradoxhotels.com
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4319 Main St, Whistler, BC V8E 1B1, Canada · whistlerpinnacle.com
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8018 Mons Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 1K6, Canada · parkbridge.com
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4636 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y8, Canada · ice5602.com
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4573 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 1G1, Canada · glacierlodgedirect.com
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4333 Sunrise Alley, Whistler, BC V8E 1M7, Canada · pangeapod.com
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4220 Gate Way Dr, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z7, Canada · blackcomblodgedirect.com
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2036 London Ln, Whistler, BC V8E 0M7, Canada · firsttrackslodge.com
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2036 London Ln, Whistler, BC V8E 0N7, Canada · legendswhistler.com
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4653 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y9, Canada · horstmanhouse.com
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3217 Blueberry Dr, Whistler, BC V8E 0B8, Canada · latourgroup.com
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4308 Main St, Whistler, BC V8E 1A9, Canada · marriott.com
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4050 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1H9, Canada · hilton.com
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4660 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y8, Canada · lostlakelodge.ca
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4557 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, Canada, V8E 0Y2 · lechamoiswhistler.com
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Restaurants & places to go

We re building something fresh! Follow for updates as we bring Fresh St. Market to Whistler Village . · freshstmarket.com
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Four Seasons restaurants, luxury restaurants, luxury steakhouses · 4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y4 · sidecutwhistler.com
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Whistler, BC — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Whistler, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Direct coach, about two hours; picks up downtown and at YVR, more departures in ski season. · Vancouver, BC guide →
Pacific Coach ← Vancouver, BC
Coach from Vancouver, BC · Vancouver, BC guide →
Vancouver airport and downtown to Whistler village, roughly two and a half hours. · Vancouver, BC guide →
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing