Beach near Whistler, Canada

Whistler Travel Guide

British Columbia, Canada

Whistler is a small mountain community in British Columbia, Canada, with a population of about 10,600. It is known primarily as a year-round mountain destination, with cold, snowy winters and milder summers.

Travellers arriving by air can use Whistler/Green Lake SPB (YWS). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so Whistler is better suited to mountain-based trips than coastal holidays.

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Local time

10,600

Population

4,656 miles away

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Weather in Whistler

Sat

23°

Sun

20°

Mon

26°

Know before you go

Pays in CAD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.

Best time to visit Whistler

Jan

2°15

Feb

1°15

Mar

6°19

Apr

9°13

May

15°11

Jun

19°10

Jul

25°7

Aug

24°9

Sep

20°10

Oct

11°16

Nov

5°17

Dec

4°23

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Whistler

  1. Audain Art Museum

    art museum

    3.7 km

  2. Our Lady of the Mountains Parish

    roman catholic place of worship

    2.7 km

  3. Whistler Museum

    museum

    3.7 km

  4. Plaza Galleries

    art gallery

    3.7 km

  5. Maury Young Arts Centre

    arts and entertainment

    3.7 km

  6. Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

    museum

    3.7 km

  7. Garfinkel's

    music venue

    3.8 km

  8. Whistler Contemporary Gallery

    art gallery

    3.8 km

Getting there

Whistler/Green Lake SPB · 0 km

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