Whistler

Whistler is a popular resort town that becomes increasingly popular during winter months, as tourists like to sky and snowboard there. Over two million tourists visit Whistler annually, making tourism its main industry.

The locations in italics were recommended by a resident!

Transit

Transit is provided by BC Transit.

When traveling via bus, there are several fare options.

• Employer Passes – some of the hospitals have employer passes that you can join but they require a minimum one-year commitment.
• Cash Fares – $2.50 per ticket. Transfers are free, but you must notify the bus driver when you pay your fare.
• Sheet of 10 tickets – The fare for this is $20.00 for adults.
• DayPASS – The DayPASS can be used an unlimited number of times a day. It is valid region-wide and costs $7.00 for adults.
• Monthly Pass – The Monthly Pass can be used an unlimited number of times a month. It is valid region-wide and costs $65.00 for adults.

* Resident Tip: Save your monthly passes, because you could be eligible for a federal tax credit.

Hospitals

Whistler Health Care Centre – 4380 Lorimer Road

Grocery Stores

• Creekside Market – 2071 Lake Placid Road
• The Grocery Store – 4211 Village Square
• Marketplace IGA – 4330 Northlands Boulevard
• Nesters Market & Pharmacy – 7019 Nesters Road
• Upper Village Market – 4580 Chateau Boulevard

Restaurants

• Araxi – 4222 Village Square
• Pasta Lupino – 4368 Main Street
• Rimrock Café and Oyster Bar – 2117 Whistler Road
• Riverside Café & catering - 8018 Mons Road
• Sushi Village – 4272 Mountain Square

Shopping

• Aritzia – 4222 Village Square
• Evolution (Sporting goods) – 4122 Village Green
• The Gap – 4308 Main Street
• Lululemon Athletica – 4154 Village Green
• Prior Snowboards – Alpha Lake Road

Dry Cleaners/ Laundromats

• Dual Mountain Dry Cleaners – 4368 Main Street
• Dual Mountain Dry Cleaners – 1380 Alpha Lake Road
• Nesters Laundromat – 7009 Nesters Road

Gym/Fitness Centre

• The Core Climbing & Fitness Centre – 4010 Whistler Way
• Dave Murray Summer Ski & Snowboard Camp – 1208 Alpha Lake Road
• Loka Yoga – 4433 Sundial Place
• Neoalpine Yoga – 1005 Alpha Lake Road
• Whistler Creek Athletic Club – 2021 Karen Crescent

Childcare

• Babysitting Whistler – Main Street
• Nannies on Call – Main Street ()
• Orkidz Art Studio – 1020 Millar Creek Road
• Teddy Bear Daycare – 4335 Blackcomb Way
• Whistler Children’s Centre – 7146 Nesters Road

**Please use the childcare search available online to find the right care for your needs. PAR-BC has not preformed any checks on the above providers and is not endorsing them over their competitors; it is for informational purposes only.**

Parks/Attractions

• Lost Lake – Lost Lake Trail
• Peak 2 Peak Gondola – 4545 Blackcomb Way
• Scandinave Spa Whistler – 8010 Mons Road
• Whistler Blackcomb – 4545 Blackcomb Way
• Whistler Bungee – 19-4314 Main Street

**This is a small sample of what is available in the area for information purposes. PAR-BC is not endorsing these companies over their competitors.**