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Whistler

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Whistler

Whistler sits on the route: 30 minutes from Pemberton, 43km from Joffre Lakes Provincial Park.

Whistler is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 8,713, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Whistler sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Whistler to your route.

About Whistler

The Audain Art Museum is a 56,000-square-foot private museum located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, that houses the private art collection of Michael Audain. Designed by Patkau Architects and opened to the public in 2016, it holds a comprehensive permanent collection of British Columbian art.

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Where is Whistler located?

Whistler is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 50.1182 latitude, -122.9540 longitude.

What is the population of Whistler?

Whistler has a population of approximately 8,713 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
8,713
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
50.1182, -122.9540

Emergency & Services

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Whistler

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

Three luminous turquoise glacier-fed lakes beneath the Matier Glacier, reached from Duffey Lake Road beyond Pemberton: a spectacular add-on to the Sea-to-Sky drive.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea to Sky Gondola

Gondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.

51 km · about 60 min drive

waterfall

Shannon Falls

British Columbia's third-highest waterfall, immediately beside the Sea to Sky Highway near Squamish with a roadside car park.

52 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea-to-Sky Highway

Stunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Whistler

  • 51 kmSea to Sky GondolaGondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.
  • 59 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Whistler.

Pemberton

🇨🇦 Canada

25 km awayPop. 2,574

Mount Currie

🇨🇦 Canada

28 km awayPop. 1,242

Squamish

🇨🇦 Canada

49 km awayPop. 23,819

Lions Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

77 km awayPop. 1,334

Grousewoods

🇨🇦 Canada

85 km awayPop. 1,320

Glenmore

🇨🇦 Canada

85 km awayPop. 1,028

Langdale

🇨🇦 Canada

85 km awayPop. 2,407

Cleveland

🇨🇦 Canada

85 km awayPop. 2,930

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