Whistler Guide
Welcome to our Whistler Guide. We regularly update this guide to help you get the most out of your visit to Whistler. We'll be covering lots of topics, ranging from the best places to eat with your children, the best ski runs, where to buy groceries to our favourite summer hiking trails.
You can select a category form the menu below to narrow down which blog posts you see or feel free to read them all to get a really good feel for the village and surrounding mountains.
For upcoming events in Whistler, visit the following website www.whistler.com/events/.
Here in the Summer?
Sky-scraping summits and rolling trails backdrop a myriad of adventures, ready to be played out from a central cobblestoned Village. Cap it off with an ever-evolving cast of events and festivals. Whistler lays bare its summer delights. Discover them for yourself. Tourism Whistler has all the information you’ll need, but here are a few of the things we enjoy best.
Winter in Whistler
There is so much to do in Whistler, it’s hard to know where to begin. That’s why we’ve tapped some of the world’s leading tastemakers, our savviest locals and our own guests, to compile a selection of itineraries that cut to the chase. Curated for every taste, these lists serve up inspiration to help you make the most of your getaway. Tourism Whistler has all the information you’ll need, but here are a few of the things we enjoy best.
Dining Out
Whistler is a fantastic place to indulge your culinary senses. A multitude of options awaits for every meal of the day, or if you’d prefer to dine in, you can arrange to have your own private chef cook for you! Tourism Whistler has a full run down of all the restaurants in town, but here are some of our favorites places to eat and relax with a drink.
Dining In
There are three main grocery stores in Whistler: IGA Marketplace - located on Main Street, this is the largest location and has plenty of parking. Nesters Market - Nesters is only a 1min drive north of the village in highway 99. Creekside Market - probably the most expensive but easy access with good parking.
Nightlife in Whistler
In Whistler after dark the scene is set for you to really let your hair down. Choose your place, set the pace - stories and beers in a cozy pub, cocktails in a classy lounge or get your groove on in a nightclub to an international DJ.
Family friendly activities
From healthy outdoor activities to chilled arts and crafts time, there are plenty things to keep kids entertained around Whistler no matter what time of year you visit. View our tips and start planning a holiday the family will never forget.
Free activities in Whistler
There is a lot of fun and free stuff to do in Whistler. From free outdoor tours to free music festivals, there are always plenty things to do.
Indoor Activities in Whistler
We love our outdoor activities in Whistler, but there is plenty to see and do inside as well.