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British Columbia, Canada

Whistler

Two nights fits the gondolas, a lake day and the Sea to Sky stops on the way up. We have mapped 2 sights, 3 activities and 2 outdoor spots here, each with a reason to go.

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Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Places
10

2 See · 3 Do · 2 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink

Curated routes
1

Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria

Best season
Jun – Sep

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

22°C / 71°F avg high

Coolest month
December

0°C / 33°F avg high

Wettest month
November

about 293 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Whistler

10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Whistler across Whistler Village and Upper Village.

  • Audain Art Museum in WhistlerPhoto: Sam Saunders · CC BY-SA 2.0
    See

    Audain Art Museum

    Forest-set gallery of British Columbia art, from Emily Carr to Northwest Coast masks.

    • Whistler Village
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon
  • Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in WhistlerPhoto: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre · Google
    See

    Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

    Centre sharing the culture of two First Nations, with a longhouse and carving.

    • Upper Village
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Whistler across Whistler Village and Squamish.

  • Peak 2 Peak Gondola in WhistlerPhoto: Clarisse Baudot · CC BY-SA 3.0
    Do

    Peak 2 Peak Gondola

    Record-setting gondola spanning 4.4 km between Whistler and Blackcomb summits.

    Tip Ride a glass-floor cabin; the wait is a few minutes longer.

    • Whistler Village
    • $$$$
    • 3 hr
    • Clear morning
  • Sea to Sky Gondola in WhistlerPhoto: Jiaxing Yu · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Do

    Sea to Sky Gondola

    Gondola above Squamish to suspension bridge, trails and views over Howe Sound.

    • Squamish
    • $$$
    • 2.5 hr
    • Morning
  • Scandinave Spa Whistler in WhistlerPhoto: Scandinave Spa Whistler · Google
    Do

    Scandinave Spa Whistler

    Outdoor Nordic baths among the trees with hot pools, cold plunges and saunas.

    Tip Silence is the rule; book ahead on weekends.

    • $$$
    • 3 hr
    • Evening

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Whistler. All 2 are free to visit.

  • Outdoors

    Brandywine Falls

    70-metre waterfall a short walk from the highway, with a view over Daisy Lake.

    • Free
    • 45 min
    • Morning
  • Lost Lake Park in WhistlerPhoto: Robin Alexander · Google
    Outdoors

    Lost Lake Park

    Forest lake a short walk from the village, with swimming docks and bike trails.

    • Lost Lake
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • Afternoon

Eat

2 places to eat in Whistler Village, picked for groups who care about the food.

  • Araxi in WhistlerPhoto: Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar · Google
    Eat

    Araxi

    Village restaurant focused on BC produce, oysters and a large wine cellar.

    • Whistler Village
    • $$$$
    • 2 hr
    • Dinner
  • Bearfoot Bistro in WhistlerPhoto: Jennifer Q · Google
    Eat

    Bearfoot Bistro

    Fine dining with a deep cellar and a minus-32 vodka ice room for tastings.

    • Whistler Village
    • $$$$
    • 2.5 hr
    • Dinner

Drink

1 bar or café in Whistler Village for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

  • Garibaldi Lift Co. in WhistlerPhoto: Aileen Yu · Google
    Drink

    Garibaldi Lift Co.

    Base-of-the-gondola bar for après drinks with mountain-bike park views.

    • Whistler Village
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Après

How to fit Whistler into a trip

Whistler is stop 2 of 3 on our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route. Follow it as-is or lift Whistler into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Whistler month by month

Average daily highs run from 0°C / 33°F in December to 22°C / 71°F in July. November is the wettest month, with about 293 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Whistler weather and the best time to visit →

Near Whistler

8 other destinations from our guides within about 300 km (186 mi), measured in a straight line.

Whistler questions, answered

How many days do you need in Whistler?

Our route notes suggest 2 nights in Whistler. On our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route it is stop 2 of 3 in a 8-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 20 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Whistler best known for?

Two nights fits the gondolas, a lake day and the Sea to Sky stops on the way up. Standouts on our list: Audain Art Museum (Forest-set gallery of British Columbia art, from Emily Carr to Northwest Coast masks); Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre (Centre sharing the culture of two First Nations, with a longhouse and carving); Brandywine Falls (70-metre waterfall a short walk from the highway, with a view over Daisy Lake).

When is the best time to visit Whistler?

Our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route is best Jun – Sep. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (22°C / 71°F), the coolest in December (0°C / 33°F) and the most rain in November (about 293 mm).

What are the best things to do in Whistler?

Start with Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Sea to Sky Gondola, Brandywine Falls, Audain Art Museum and Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 2 sights, 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Whistler?

Our picks: Araxi (Whistler Village); Bearfoot Bistro (Whistler Village).

What is near Whistler?

The closest destinations in our guides are Vancouver (about 93 km / 58 mi), San Juan Island (about 176 km / 109 mi) and Victoria (about 190 km / 118 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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