Move beyond the car. For the full Whistler experience, ride your bike, transit, the Lost Lake and Rainbow Park Shuttles in the summer (through Labour Day), 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 Public Transit
- Free summer weekends* returning June – September 2024. Free transit in Whistler every Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday from June 15 – Labour Day.
- Bonus weekends and holidays include:
- May long weekend: May 18, 19, 20
- Truth and Reconciliation Day: Monday, September 30
- Thanksgiving long weekend: October 12, 13, 14
- These free weekends are partially funded for through the user pay parking in Day Lots 1-5.
- The Whistler Transit System will get you to most of our parks and open spaces every day in every season. Click here to access the current Rider’s Guide.
- View the Whistler transit schedule and routes, and see where your bus is in real time using the Transit App, Google Transit or your favorite transit planning app.
- The free shuttle to Lost Lake Park is part of Whistler Park Shuttles operating daily in the summer from Post 4 at Gondola Transit Exchange from 11am to 7pm. See below for more information.
From Gondola Transit Exchange in Whistler Village, catch the Route 5 free Upper Village Benchlands Shuttle BC Transit bus daily from 8:55 a.m. Get off at stop 102508 – Lost Lake Road and walk 1 km from Blackcomb Way to the Lake.
Note summer only (June 15 to September 2, 2024) catch the free Lost Lake free Shuttle mini bus daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. direct to the Lake. It leaves from Post 4 in Gondola Transit exchange on the 10’s 30’s and 50’s. To see where your bus is in real time, click here and follow the green arrow.
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.
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.
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.
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, 31 Alpine via Nesters, 32 Emerald via Spruce Grove, 33 Alpine via Spruce Grove. The bus stop is at Meadow Park Sports Centre. Meadow Park is a two minute walk behind the Complex building.
From Whistler Village (Gondola Transit Exchange or bus shelter on Village Gate Boulevard), take bus number 32 Emerald via Spruce Grove, or 33 Alpine via Spruce Grove and get off at stop 102539 Spruce Grove Park. If you take route 30 Emerald via Nesters or 31 Alpine via Nesters, the bus stop is on Highway 99 at Nesters/Spruce Grove. Spruce Grove Park is a three minute walk.
Hop on the free Whistler Park Shuttles
The RMOW, in partnership with Luxury Transport, is providing a free, wheelchair accessible Park Shuttle service daily to Lost Lake Park from 11am to 7pm and on weekends and holidays to Rainbow Park from 10am to 6pm.
The Free Shuttle is a convenient transportation service that operates daily between the Village and Lost Lake Park. Here are some important details to know:
- Shuttles operate daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., from June 15 to September 2, 2024.
- Locate your Park Shuttles in real time by following the green arrow.
- You can catch the shuttle from two different pick-Up locations: Gondola Transit Exchange Post 4 and Olympic Plaza Bus Stop.
- If you’re driving, the Day Lots are centrally located off Blackcomb Way. These parking lots provide quick access to the shuttle as well as Whistler’s Village Stroll, shops, and the Valley Trail. You can find Day Lot parking rates here.
- Shuttles stop at all Whistler transit stops between Gondola Transit Exchange and Lost Lake.
- Shuttles run every 10 minutes from 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Shuttles run every 20 minutes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- The Lost Lake Shuttle is designed to be wheelchair accessible, ensuring accessibility for everyone.
- You can transport your dry, clean gear on the shuttles including food coolers, deflated paddleboards, strollers, Click here for more info.
The Free Shuttle is a convenient transportation service that operates summer weekends and holiday Mondays between the Village and Rainbow Park. Here are some important details to know:
- Shuttles operate weekends and statutory holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June 29 to September 2, 2024.
- Locate your Park Shuttles in real time by following the green arrow.
- You can catch the shuttle from two different pick-Up locations: Gondola Transit Exchange Post 4 and Olympic Plaza Bus Stop.
- If you’re driving, the Day Lots are centrally located off Blackcomb Way. These parking lots provide quick access to the shuttle as well as Whistler’s Village Stroll, shops, and the Valley Trail. You can find Day Lot parking rates here.
- Shuttles stop at:
- Gondola Transit Exchange Post 4
- Meadow Park Waterpark
- Rainbow Falls trail head
- Rainbow Park
- Blackcomb Way Olympic Plaza Bus Stop
- Shuttles are scheduled to run every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Shuttles are scheduled to run every 20 minutes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- The Rainbow Park Shuttle is designed to be wheelchair accessible, ensuring accessibility for everyone.
- You can transport your dry, clean gear on the shuttles including food coolers, deflated paddleboards, strollers, Click here for more info.
- All passengers must be wearing footwear and dry clothing.
- Large packages can be carried on the Shuttle, space permitting including un-inflated watercraft, food coolers, fold up chairs, children’s strollers, medium sized bags and backpacks, and compact mobility devices.
- Shuttles cannot carry, pets (services animals exempt, proof required), hard shell watercraft, inflated watercraft, and BBQ’s propane/briquettes.
Contact and shuttle lost and found inquiries
whistlerparkshuttle@luxbus.com
604-260-9332
Choose human-powered transportation
- Whistler’s Valley Trail connects Whistler by foot, by bike or cross-country ski.
- Summer Valley Trail map
- Winter Valley Trail map and snow clearing information.
- Looking for a place to park your bike? Visit whistler.ca/BikeParking
- Don’t have a bike? No worries! Visit whistler.com to rent a bike or visit evo.ca/evolve to become a member the Whistler Evolve E-Bike Share program. There are e-bike parking stations located throughout the valley in neighborhoods and at popular amenities and parks (in spring/summer/fall). Check out the details at: evo.ca/evolve.
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.
From May 15 – September 15, user pay parking is in effect for Lakeside, Alpha, Wayside and on Alta Lake Road (adjacent to the Rainbow Park entrance). Lost Lake Park has no parking and is limited to pick-up and drop-off only. Please note Rainbow Park is scheduled to reopen summer 2024.
Getting to Whistler
Buses and public transit
Taxis, Ride-Hailing, Transportation Network Service
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