Guidebook for Whistler
Food Scene
Casual dining with geat home style food, excellent craft brew selection and some of the best smoked meats and fish you will ever have. Great space for groups and family's. They also occasionally have live music in the evenings.
49 locals recommend
Hunter Gather
4368 Main StCasual dining with geat home style food, excellent craft brew selection and some of the best smoked meats and fish you will ever have. Great space for groups and family's. They also occasionally have live music in the evenings.
Purebread
4338 Main StBest bakery in town. The smell of butter when you walk in says it all.
Iconic sushi restaurant in the heart of the village. This place is an institution in the ski world, know for it's epic food, and great vibe. Check-out the celebrity wall of fame in the back.
87 locals recommend
Sushi Village Japanese Restaurant
4340 Sundial CrescentIconic sushi restaurant in the heart of the village. This place is an institution in the ski world, know for it's epic food, and great vibe. Check-out the celebrity wall of fame in the back.
Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4222 Village SquareOne of the top restaurants in town.
Awesome food, locally owned by a long time Whistler couple whom try to source as much as their produce and meat locally as possible. Highly recommend and a consistent win amongst my guest's.
76 locals recommend
21 Steps Kitchen + Bar
4433 Sundial Pl Awesome food, locally owned by a long time Whistler couple whom try to source as much as their produce and meat locally as possible. Highly recommend and a consistent win amongst my guest's.
Excellent tapas and cocktails - on the pricey side, but absolutely stunning inside and worth it. It's my favourite spot in town.
70 locals recommend
Bar Oso
150-4222 Village SquareExcellent tapas and cocktails - on the pricey side, but absolutely stunning inside and worth it. It's my favourite spot in town.
One of Whistler's best hidden gems for fine dining, and walking distance from Lake Placid Lodge.
101 locals recommend
Red Door Bistro
2129 Lake Placid RdOne of Whistler's best hidden gems for fine dining, and walking distance from Lake Placid Lodge.
Great lounge for apres or dinner. Sip cocktails by the lake, in front of the fire, and enjoy the scenery.
97 locals recommend
Nita Lake Lodge
2131 Lake Placid RdGreat lounge for apres or dinner. Sip cocktails by the lake, in front of the fire, and enjoy the scenery.
Drinks & Nightlife
Garibaldi Lift Co. Bar & Grill
4165 Springs LnBest apres in town.
Popular club in town, they often bring in predominant DJ's from around Canada and the US.
14 locals recommend
Tommys Whistler
4204 Village SquarePopular club in town, they often bring in predominant DJ's from around Canada and the US.
Iconic night club in Whistler if you feel like getting your boogie on. This is another institution in the village.
60 locals recommend
Buffalo Bill's Bar & Grill
4122 Village GreenIconic night club in Whistler if you feel like getting your boogie on. This is another institution in the village.
The Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont has great cocktails, snacks, and live music every night. One of my favourite spots to hang out with friends for a relaxed night of great music and drinks.
46 locals recommend
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
4599 Chateau BlvdThe Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont has great cocktails, snacks, and live music every night. One of my favourite spots to hang out with friends for a relaxed night of great music and drinks.
Sightseeing
Look up Canadian Wilderness adventures if you are looking for adventure and to get your heart rate up. The have an array of tours from dogsledding, and snowmobiles (winter only), side by sides, ATV'S, Jeep 4x4 tours & lunches and more. Great option for the family, and to have a truly Canadian experience!
19 locals recommend
Canadian Wilderness Adventures
4280 Main StLook up Canadian Wilderness adventures if you are looking for adventure and to get your heart rate up. The have an array of tours from dogsledding, and snowmobiles (winter only), side by sides, ATV'S, Jeep 4x4 tours & lunches and more. Great option for the family, and to have a truly Canadian experience!
Rent bikes and get into nature! Cruise and explore the Valley Trail for epic views, and get to know the natural side of Whistler.
59 locals recommend
Valley Trail
Valley TrailRent bikes and get into nature! Cruise and explore the Valley Trail for epic views, and get to know the natural side of Whistler.
One of the most iconic spots in Whistler for taking in the views, and getting into nature. Take the Whistler or Blackcomb Gondola's to the top of the mountain and take the world famous Peak to Peak Gondola across the Valley. Affordable and a must do. You can hike, have a lunch at Christine's and take in the views, or have lunch in the cafe, from the balcony.
85 locals recommend
Peak 2 Peak Gondola Whistler
One of the most iconic spots in Whistler for taking in the views, and getting into nature. Take the Whistler or Blackcomb Gondola's to the top of the mountain and take the world famous Peak to Peak Gondola across the Valley. Affordable and a must do. You can hike, have a lunch at Christine's and take in the views, or have lunch in the cafe, from the balcony.
Entertainment & Activities
Ziptrek Ecotours
4282 Mountain SquareSuper fun! If you never have been zip lining this is a must do.
Parks & Nature
Hiking and beaching, a great spot to catch some sun in summer; and hit the cross country trails for some Nordic sports and snow shoeing in winter.
87 locals recommend
Lost Lake Park station
4700 Lost Lake RdHiking and beaching, a great spot to catch some sun in summer; and hit the cross country trails for some Nordic sports and snow shoeing in winter.
Arts & Culture
Architecturally stunning, and a rotating curation of amazing exhibitions from both Canada and around the world.
178 locals recommend
Audain Art Museum
4350 Blackcomb WayArchitecturally stunning, and a rotating curation of amazing exhibitions from both Canada and around the world.
Shopping
I highly recommend walking the Village Stroll - especially at night, from the start at the Olympic Plaza, all the way up to the lifts. It’s incredibly scenic, and a great orientation to Whistler, and shopping.
7 locals recommend
Village Stroll
Village StrollI highly recommend walking the Village Stroll - especially at night, from the start at the Olympic Plaza, all the way up to the lifts. It’s incredibly scenic, and a great orientation to Whistler, and shopping.
Great selection of mens and women's clothing, and one of the best bikini selections I have ever seen.
8 locals recommend
The Beach
4314 Main StGreat selection of mens and women's clothing, and one of the best bikini selections I have ever seen.