Getting to and around Whistler

ADVISORIES

Extra scheduled wknd buses suspended. Weekend Scheduled Extra Buses on Routes 4, 5 and 20X suspended until further notice due to Staff Shortages.

Getting around Whistler: Park and play

Move beyond the car. For the full Whistler experience, ride your bike, transit, the Rainbow Park Shuttle, or walk to conveniently get to your destination, all while reducing your carbon footprint.

When you get to Whistler, park in the Day Lots 1 to 5, located off Blackcomb Way, then move to any of the convenient sustainable transportation options below.

Take Transit

The Whistler Transit System will get you to most of our parks and open spaces. This summer, enjoy FREE transit on weekends and statutory holidays (Canada Day, BC Day and Labour Day), June 19 through Monday, September 6.

Transit directions for Whistler Parks

Lost Lake Park

From Gondola Transit Exchange in Whistler Village, catch the Route 4 free Lost Lake free Shuttle BC Transit bus daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Alpha Lake Park

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard),Bus numbers 10, 20 or 21 southbound. The Park is a short 10-minute walk from the Bayshores transit stop.

Lakeside Park

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard), catch the Route 10, 20, 25 BC Transit bus south to the Alta Vista stop and walk approximately 5 minutes to the lake.

Wayside Park

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard), take bus number 20 or 21 southbound. Use the Nordic Drive bus stop is adjacent the highway and walk over the overpass to the Valley Trail south to Wayside Park.

Bayly Park

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard), take bus number 10 or 20 southbound to Cheakamus Crossing.

Meadow Park and Meadow Park Sports Centre

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard), take bus 30 Emerald via Nesters. The bus stop is at Meadow Park Sports Centre. Meadow Park is a two minute walk behind the Complex building.

Spruce Grove Park

From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard), take bus number 30 Emerald via Nesters. The bus stop is on Highway 99 at Nesters/Spruce Grove. Spruce Grove Park is a three minute walk.

To view the Whistler transit schedule and routes, or to see where you bus is in realtime using NextRide, visit bctransit.com/whistler
The use of masks and face coverings are recommended onboard all BC Transit buses and at transit stops bctransit.com/COVID19

Hop on the free Park Shuttles

The Lost Lake Park Free Shuttle (Route 8) runs daily from June 19 through Labour Day (September 6), every 15 minutes between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. between the Village (at the Gondola Transit Exchange Post 4) and Lost Lake Park beach. All Whistler Transit System buses are accessible and can carry two adult bicycles on the exterior bike racks. For more information, visit bctransit.com/whistler or call 604-932-4020.

A free Rainbow Park Shuttle will be available (June 19 through September 12, 2021) on weekends and statutory holidays (Canada Day, BC Day, and Labour Day) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 12 and, Sunday, September 12, the shuttle will operate every every 20 minutes on the 00s, 20s, and 40s from Whistler Village and Rainbow Park. Times may vary due to traffic.
The shuttle stops:
- Whistler Village at Blackcomb Way at Whistler Olympic Plaza across from Day Lot 4
- Meadow Water Park/ball diamonds off Camino Drive
- Rainbow Falls/Lake Trailhead
- Rainbow Park
Large packages can be carried on the Shuttle, space permitting. Large packages include: un-inflated watercraft, food coolers, fold up chairs, children's strollers, medium sized bags and backpacks, foldable wheetchairs and compact mobility devices. Up to two bikes (with front wheel removed) can be carried. The front wheel must be removed by the bicycle owner.
Shuttles cannot carry, pets (services animals exempt, proof required), hard shell watercraft, inflated watercraft, more than 2 bikes, BBQ's propane/briquettes.
For more information, call 1-833-847-9447.

Riders are reminded that masks or face coverings are required on the shuttles and at the shuttle stops at all times unless you can physically distance.
EXTENDED to include Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Choose two-wheeled transportation

Whistler's Valley Trail connects to most of Whistler's destinations. Consider moving around Whistler by bike!
Don't have a bike? No worries! You can rent a Valley Trail bicycle from many of our cycling shops. View Whistler bike rentals listing
Take advantage of FREE secure bike (and gear) parking in Whistler. Park your bike as needed in Whistler Olympic Plaza, Rainbow Park and Lost Lake Park. Secure bike parking starts on June 18 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays (Canada Day, BC Day and Labour Day). Learn more about Whistler’s secure bicycle parking.
- On July 1, 2, 3 and 4, Rainbow Park and Lost Lake Park locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- On September 3, 4, 5 and 6, the hours at Olympic Plaza will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. due to daylight.
- EXTENDED to include Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Learn more about Whistler’s secure bicycle park,ing.

Parking in Whistler

The Day Lots are centrally located off Blackcomb Way, allowing for quick access to Whistler's Valley Stroll and shops, the Valley Trail and shuttle and transit stops. View Day Lot parking rates.

To learn more about parking lot locations, rates, parking passes and regulations, visit whistler.ca/parking

New for 2021: User pay parking is in effect for Lakeside, Alpha, Wayside and Rainbow Parks and on Alta Lake Road (adjacent to the Rainbow Park entrance) until September 15. Parking will be in effect 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily at an hourly rate of $2 and a 6-hour maximum stay. Accessible parking is free of charge. Parking can be purchased via onsite meters and PayByPhone. Looking for more information about user pay parking at Whistler parks?

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Getting to Whistler

Whether you are travelling to Whistler for the day, a weekend, week or longer, there are many transportation options to get you here and get you where you are going once you arrive. Whistler has a 40-kilometre paved bike and walking path that is useable year-round as well as seven bus routes, including three free shuttles, several taxi companies and a car-sharing company to help get you where your adventure takes you.

Buses and public transit

Walking in Whistler