Whistler Village

There are four main areas: Whistler Village, Upper Village (Blackcomb), Village North, and Whistler Creek, with the first two most convenient for the slopes.

Whistler Village and Upper Village (Blackcomb) centers—about 10 minutes’ walk apart —are most convenient for the slopes with easy access to both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain lift systems. Whistler Village extends northward for around 0.6 miles (1 km) to Village North, and Whistler Creek (the original Whistler base station) is some 1.8 miles (3 km) away from the main center.

The Whistler and Valley Express (WAVE) Transit system have free shuttle buses between the Upper Village and Whistler Village and a free loop down to Marketplace, where the IGA Supermarket, Post Office and Medical Clinic are located. To get to and from Whistler Creek take either the No. 1 (Creekside Express) or No.2 bus (via Nordic to Function Junction). The Creekside Base is easily identifiable by the Creekside Gondola and the imposing Legends Hotel.

In Whistler Village you can stroll through cobblestoned streets in the pedestrian-only village center. It has covered walkways in case of rain and more than 200 shops, with everything from ski gear to fashion designer labels to native artwork. If you are after something particular, chances are you can find it in the valley. Pop into the Information Centre next to the taxi loop and the staff will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.