Whistler Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
Buffalo Bill's Bar & Grill
4122 Village GreenA great spot to hit the dancefloor if you're 30+ years
Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
170 Sundial CrescentA rowdy Irish pub that will often have a band going.
At the base of the Keg is a great sports bar called Brandy's. DJ's spin music until 2am Thursdays-Sundays
34 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Whistler
4429 Sundial PlAt the base of the Keg is a great sports bar called Brandy's. DJ's spin music until 2am Thursdays-Sundays
Food Scene
There are SO many restaurants to choose from in Whistler for every budget. During peak season you should try to make a reservation weeks in advance or otherwise show up an hour earlier than what you plan to eat to put your name on a waiting list.
A lovely fine dining experience. Be sure to make a reservation at least a week in advance. If you just show up you should expect to wait at least 1 hour to get it in
169 locals recommend
Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4222 Village SquareA lovely fine dining experience. Be sure to make a reservation at least a week in advance. If you just show up you should expect to wait at least 1 hour to get it in
An incredible spot to get some oysters on the back patio. It is also a must to go visit their wine cellar and sabre some champagne or visit the Vodka ice room for a true Whistler experience
56 locals recommend
Bearfoot Bistro
4121 Village GreenAn incredible spot to get some oysters on the back patio. It is also a must to go visit their wine cellar and sabre some champagne or visit the Vodka ice room for a true Whistler experience
A great spot to grab a quick bite or a coffee and sit on the patio people watching
8 locals recommend
Moguls Coffee House
4208 Village SquareA great spot to grab a quick bite or a coffee and sit on the patio people watching
A truly amazing 5 star dining experience. If you don't want to go for dinner, go for a cocktail in their lounge area.
59 locals recommend
Il Caminetto
4242 Village StrollA truly amazing 5 star dining experience. If you don't want to go for dinner, go for a cocktail in their lounge area.
The High Mountain Brewing Company, The Brewhouse
4355 Blackcomb WayA good lively spot for bbq food
El Furniture Warehouse
4314 Main StA lively Mexican spot for cheap eats and drinks
Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar
A classy seafood restaurant with an amazing vibe
A good spot for apres, dining and live entertainment in the lobby of the Fairmont at the base of Blackcomb
56 locals recommend
Mallard Lounge
4599 Chateau BlvdA good spot for apres, dining and live entertainment in the lobby of the Fairmont at the base of Blackcomb
Sightseeing
Take the Whistler gondola to go up hiking in the summer and then finish the day by enjoying their mountain top BBQ with the most spectacular views
27 locals recommend
Whistler Village Gondola station
Skiers PlazaTake the Whistler gondola to go up hiking in the summer and then finish the day by enjoying their mountain top BBQ with the most spectacular views
This is truly an amazing and beautiful place with 3 turquoise lakes to see. It's a challenging hike and will take about 5 hours return, so bring water and food. It get's very busy in the summer, so if you want to go, make sure that you leave at the crack of dawn so that you can enjoy it.
Also fun to snow shoe in the winter.
8 locals recommend
Joffre Lakes
Joffre Lakes TrailThis is truly an amazing and beautiful place with 3 turquoise lakes to see. It's a challenging hike and will take about 5 hours return, so bring water and food. It get's very busy in the summer, so if you want to go, make sure that you leave at the crack of dawn so that you can enjoy it.
Also fun to snow shoe in the winter.
Shopping
A good spot to get some fashionable women's clothing if you left something at home
7 locals recommend
Aritzia
4295 Blackcomb WayA good spot to get some fashionable women's clothing if you left something at home
Roots
4154 Village GreenLooking for some Canadian swag? Then look no further than Roots
lululemon
4154 Village GreenSports and yoga wear shopping
Essentials
BC Liquor Stores
4360 Lorimer RdNeed some, wine? Beer? This is the place
Best Apres ski bars
A great locals hang out after skiing at the base of Blackcomb
45 locals recommend
Merlin's Bar & Grill
4553 Blackcomb WayA great locals hang out after skiing at the base of Blackcomb
Mountain side apres ski bar slope side of Whistler. Features outdoor fireside lounges. A great spot to people watch!
83 locals recommend
Garibaldi Lift Co. Bar & Grill
4165 Springs LnMountain side apres ski bar slope side of Whistler. Features outdoor fireside lounges. A great spot to people watch!
This place is party central after skiing. Often features international dj's spinning on the patio along with table top dancing. Not kid-friendly.
87 locals recommend
Longhorn Saloon & Grill
4280 Mountain SquareThis place is party central after skiing. Often features international dj's spinning on the patio along with table top dancing. Not kid-friendly.
Activities
This activity is not for the faint of heart! Put on your game face and race down the Olympic luge course.
17 locals recommend
Whistler Sliding Centre
4910 Glacier LnThis activity is not for the faint of heart! Put on your game face and race down the Olympic luge course.
Tube Park
A fun ride down the hill for young and old! Provides a good thrill
Located just 20 minutes south of Whistler is the amazing Olympic nordic skiing park in Callaghan Valley. A great family day activity.
24 locals recommend
Whistler Olympic Park
1500 Callaghan RdLocated just 20 minutes south of Whistler is the amazing Olympic nordic skiing park in Callaghan Valley. A great family day activity.
Many snowmobile trips to choose from. If you want more adventure I would recommend going to Cougar mountain for a full day of snowmobiling.
For a romantic trip, do the night time mountain tour with Fondue dinner at the top of the Blackcomb mountain at the Crystal Hut
Whistler Snowmobile
4293 Mountain SquareMany snowmobile trips to choose from. If you want more adventure I would recommend going to Cougar mountain for a full day of snowmobiling.
For a romantic trip, do the night time mountain tour with Fondue dinner at the top of the Blackcomb mountain at the Crystal Hut
Go fly upside down over some canyons! It's a fun activity for the whole family at any time of year
62 locals recommend
Ziptrek Ecotours
4282 Mountain SquareGo fly upside down over some canyons! It's a fun activity for the whole family at any time of year
Wanna get some guaranteed fresh lines? Then go catskiing, a great way to get in the back country
Powder Mountain Catskiing/Heliskiing
4154 Village GreenWanna get some guaranteed fresh lines? Then go catskiing, a great way to get in the back country
Extensive trails in the forest very close to Whistler where you can cross country mountain bike in the summer, or simply go for a stroll.
In the winter you can snow shoe many of the trails for only a small fee for the trail pass (approx $10). In winter there is also cross-country skiing around the Lost Lake trail
Lost Lake Trail
Lost Lake TrailExtensive trails in the forest very close to Whistler where you can cross country mountain bike in the summer, or simply go for a stroll.
In the winter you can snow shoe many of the trails for only a small fee for the trail pass (approx $10). In winter there is also cross-country skiing around the Lost Lake trail
Rent a bike and go ride around the paved valley trail in the summer. Stop off at all the different lakes to cool off on your way
59 locals recommend
Valley Trail
Valley TrailRent a bike and go ride around the paved valley trail in the summer. Stop off at all the different lakes to cool off on your way
Vallea Lumina
4293 Mountain SquareA night time spectacle of lights in the forest, not to be missed!