Whistler Creekside
Whistler, Canada
A quieter, more local base area with its own lift access and a smaller selection of restaurants.
Places in Whistler Creekside
- Rimrock Cafe An upscale seafood restaurant that opened in Whistler in 1987, a long-standing local institution.
Practical notes for Whistler
- Best time to visit
- December to March for skiing; June to September for hiking, biking, and warm-weather mountain activities.
- Getting around
- Whistler Village is compact and walkable, with a free shuttle connecting to Whistler Creekside and Blackcomb; a car is only necessary for exploring beyond the resort area.
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Language
- English. French is also official.
- Timezone
- PST (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Current trends
- Whistler's dining scene continues to draw international recognition, with hotel restaurants like SIDECUT winning national culinary awards, while the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre has become a central part of the visitor experience rather than an afterthought.
Other neighborhoods in Whistler
- Whistler Village — The resort's pedestrian heart, dense with restaurants, shops, and direct lift access.
- Village North — A newer extension of the village loved for its skiing and cycling access.
Read the full Whistler guide