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Whistler Village

Whistler Village, nestled at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountain, is one of the most desired places to visit and stay. Commonly known as “The Village”, Whistler village is home to a variety of hotels, condo’s and other luxury Whistler accommodations. The village was designed with an artistic glare, featuring some of the most brilliant West Coast architecture, cobble stone streets and variety of shops to cater to your every need. Almost any lodging in Whistler village offers a spectacular view of the Whistler and Blackcomb mountain side. 

The Whistler Village resort is a world class tourist destination nestled at the base of the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains in Whistler, BC, Canada.

The Whistler Village Resort has consistently been voted as a premier North American resort, year after year - when you come to visit you will understand why.

Whistler, British Columbia is a Canadian resort town with 10,000 residents predominantly working in the tourism industry. Every year Whistler Village is a choice vacation destination for over 2 million worldwide visitors. Whistler is located on scenic Highway-99 approximately 125km from Vancouver and 45km North of Squamish.

The peak season for Whistler is October through April, so if you are planning to visit during these months it is advised to book your vacation well in advance. As always, there are opportunities to look into last minute Whistler accommodations due to trip cancellations and exceptional deals and discounts offered by Whistler hotels and private accommodation renters.

Whistler Village offers a strong community foundation, with a city hall, recreational facilities, fire and police station, medical clinic, museum, library, and numerous places to shop and Whistler restaurants to eat.

When staying in Whistler, you may find Whistler lodging and accommodations with a direct ski-in / ski-out location, giving you direct access to the mountain’s many chair lifts and gondolas.

The city of Whistler is a pedestrian built city, meaning you can get to almost any location within walking distance (or skiing distance). Whistler Village is safe for all ages – children, adults, seniors, and pet friendly. Once you settle in to your Whistler accommodation, you’re virtually walking distance to every convenience – food, booze, ski Whistler and bike rentals, restaurants, night clubs, bars, ski tickets, etc.

In the winter, Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort is well known for its first class skiing and snowboarding mountain terrains. Featuring endless runs and fresh powder, these courses are considered among the best in the world.

Whistler also has a lot to offer in the summertime - miles of hiking trails, downhill mountain biking, canoeing, and much more.

The Whistler Village Resort also features everything you would expect at a top vacation destination. There are many shopping, food, entertainment, and all season activities for all ages to enjoy.

Whistler Village Resort features include:

• Great skiing and snowboarding
• Hiking, biking, and more in the summer
• World class restaurants
• Fun shopping atmosphere
• High class stores and boutiques
• Top quality accommodations
• A vibrant nightlife
• Special events and concerts
• And much more!

Need a Shuttle Lift?

Those travelers to Whistler who just are not up for all the walking, can use Whistlers free Village shuttle to help you get around the town. Tourists can grab the shuttle from the Marketplace in Village North, to the Upper Village loop. The Village Shuttle runs all week long, from 8 am to midnight.