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
The day lots in Whistler are free all year round. 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. There are meters along Main Street and the rate is $2.00 per hour. Parking at the Whistler Conference Centre, both above ground and underground, is $2.00 per hour for a maximum of two hours.
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.
