Getting around

Whistler Village is linked by the Village Stroll, a pedestrian-only causeway lined with shops, restaurants, hotels and other accommodation adjacent to Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.

Retail and accommodations along Village Stroll are built up on an elevated level. Numerous stairs and ramps are located along the Village Stroll and, at each set of stairs, there is a map indicating the closest ramp to reach your destination. These ramps are also each represented on the Access Whistler Map and includes the slope of each individual ramp.

Getting to and staying in Whistler

Whistler provides a variety of accommodation options in terms of both accessibility needs and price points. For more information, visit the Tourism Whistler website or contact 1-800-944-7853.
 

Transportation

Access Whistler Map

The Access Whistler Map was created to show users the most accessible entrances into the Village Stroll and assist users to locate ramps up to the concourse levels, entrances to shops, restaurants and hotels.

The Access Whistler Map works in conjunction with ramp signs, facilitating the accessible movement of people through the Village to access ramps, elevators, accessible washrooms, the mountains and into the trail network system. It was developed with the premise of providing useful information to empower the best decision-making for people of all abilities.

Download the Access Whistler Map. 
 

Wayfinding improvements

Throughout Whistler Village, wayfinding improvements have been implemented for persons with disabilities, including:

• Audible intersection crossing signals
• Tactile curb cuts
• Signage at stairs to demonstrate where ramp access is located for buildings on the elevated levels.

Whistler is also in the process of testing new standards for accessible sidewalks.
 

Visitor information and assistance

Tourism Whistler manages the Whistler Visitor Information Centre, located at 4230 Gateway Drive. Staff can provide first-hand knowledge about local services, maps, events, accommodation and transportation. 

The RMOW's Village Hosts are also readily available to help. Look for the smiling faces in red jackets throughout the Village Stroll to provide first-hand knowledge about local business, services and directions. Village Host kiosks are located by the Starbucks south of Village Square and at Whistler Olympic Plaza beside the inclusive playground.

Contact the Village Host Program at 604-935-8478 during regular business hours.
 

Support services

Accessible Parking

There are a number of accessible parking stalls in the Whistler Village Day Lots in close proximity to the pedestrian exits along Blackcomb Way, as well as accessible parking stalls located throughout the village.

Accessible Parking
 

Accessible Gas Station

There are two accessible gas stations located in Whistler.  One is located in the south in the Creekside neighborhood and the other is in the north in the Rainbow neighborhood.

South - Whistler Husky Market is an accessible gas station located at 2101 Lake Placid Road in Whistler Creekside. There is always an attendant available 24-hours to assist with refueling. Honk your car horn for assistance, use the intercom button at the gas pump or phone them directly at 604-932-3959 and let the employees know which gas pump you are using.

North - Whistler Chevron Market is an accessible gas station located at 8110 Crazy Canuck Drive in Rainbow.  There is an attendant available between 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. to assist with refueling.  Phone them directly at 604-962-2090 and let the employees know which gas pump you are using.
 

Accessible public washrooms

Locations of accessible public washrooms are listed on the Access Whistler Map. Most hotels have accessible public washroom facilities just off their main lobbies.

Contact

Planning Department
604-935-8170
planning@whistler.ca

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