Whistler Village
Whistler Village is the hub of the community and was created with the visitor in mind. West Coast architecture mixes with a quaint alpine atmosphere and spectacular mountain views are always in sight.
The Village was designed to be a car-free town centre where people could flow like water. Being a strong focal point for the community, the Village has a town hall, fire and police station, medical clinic, museum, library, and more than 200 shops and 90 restaurants. From people-watching to sipping a latte on a patio, there is always something to do in Whistler Village.
Village Highlights
Pedestrian Only
Pedestrian-only means you don't ever need a car to explore everything Whistler Village has to offer. Everything is close and convenient. You are never far from telephones, public washrooms or the Visitor Centre.
Shopping
Whistler Village is a shopper’s paradise with more than 200 stores that sell everything from unique souvenirs, gifts and t-shirts to designer clothing, art and outdoor gear. Shops generally open at 9:00 am and close around 9:00 pm, depending on the season.
Dining and Après
Whether you’ve craving Italian, Greek, Japanese, French, pub food, pizza or ice cream, the Village has a restaurant to satisfy your cravings. Our eateries are world-renowned and offer the very best in cuisine and service. There are a number of pubs, bars and lounges to unwind in during aprés and if you’re looking for a latte, cozy coffee houses are scattered throughout the Village.
Spas
Why not stop in to one of the Village’s many spas for a relaxing massage, pedicure or facial? Most hotels have a spa on premises but there are also a few located within the Village Stroll.
Village Shuttle
The FREE Village Shuttle helps you get around the different areas of the Village with ease. It runs from Marketplace (Village North) to the Upper Village loop seven days a week from 8:00 am to midnight. The front of the bus always reads "Village Shuttle" for easy identification.
Whistler WAVE Transit System
The resort also offers a public transit system called the Whistler and Valley Express, also known as WAVE. The service offers convenient routes throughout Whistler and its various neighbourhoods and they all stop right in Whistler Village.
Parking
Parking in the day lots in Whistler is free. They are located a two-minute walk from the Blackcomb and Whistler Mountain lifts and the Village. Overnight parking is ONLY permitted in Lot 4. If you are parked overnight in any other lot, you may be ticketed and towed. The Marketplace shopping plaza in Village North has free parking for two hours. Along Main Street and at the Whistler Conference Centre above ground lot, the rates are $1.00 for the first hour, the second and third hours are $2.00 each and the fourth hour is $4.00. Parking at the Whistler Conference Centre underground lot and Whistler Public Library is $1.00 for the first hour, $2.00 for the second hour, $3.00 for the third hour and $4.00 for the fourth hour. There is a daily flat rate of $9.00 and an evening rate of $5.00 after 5:00 pm.
Where to Park in 2009/2010
Due to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, a temporary lot on the Whistler Golf Club driving range (just east of Whistler Golf Club on Whistler Way) has been created and holds 600 vehicles. This lot will be free of charge until December 19 and will not operate during the Games. The following parking closures will take place this season:
Whistler Village:
- January 11 to February 1, 2010 - Lots 1, 3 and 5 are open along with most of Lots 2 and 4
- February 1 to March 1, 2010 - All day lots are closed to the public
- March 2 to March 26, 2010 - Lots 1, 2 and 3 are open
Base II:
- Now until March 30, 2010 - Lots 7 and 8 are closed to the public
- Now until February 4, 2010 - Lot 6 will be mixed use, with some parking available
- February 4 to March 4, 2010 - Lot 6 is closed to the public
If you’re accessing the mountains from Creekside, there are 1,200 complimentary underground spots located just off Highway 99 via London Lane. The following closures will take place during the 2009/2010 season:
- November 15, 2009 to January 3, 2010 - Limited parking on P2, P3 and P4
- January 4 to April 21, 2010 - Surface level closed to the public
- January 11 to 31 and March 22 to April 5, 2010 - Limited parking on P2
- February 1 to March 21, 2010 - P2, P3 and P4 closed to the public
See the Whistler Village map (in PDF format).
Whistler For The Disabled
For comprehensive information about the Village’s accessibility for people with disabilities, please see Whistler For the Disabled.
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