Overview of Whistler Village, British Columbia

Home of the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada

Sep 18, 2009

This quaint skiing village will come alive in February 2010 during the Winter Olympics. For visitors, this is an overview of Whistler Village and how to get around town.

With so many amazing and all-inclusive features, Whistler Village feels more like a self-contained island than just a resort town.

Whistler Village is a town center in a resort town located in British Columbia, the westernmost province of Canada. Whistler is known as a mountain resort as it is situated amid the mountains on the west coast of B.C. It is also home to the 2010

Shopping in Whistler Village

There are over 200 stores that offer whatever a shopper could possibly have in mind to search for or to take back home. Shopping here can easily be an all day event with shops opening at 9:00 AM and closing around 9:00 PM.

Find that perfect gift souvenir or discover an interesting piece of art to take home. No matter what a traveler's taste or preference, it can be found in Whistler Village shops and boutiques.

Pedestrians Only Within the Village

Whistler Village's first priority is a return to pedestrian rights. There are no cars driving through Whistler Village because it is a pedestrian haven where vehicles are not allowed and offers visitors a quite unique car-free experience. Designed for foot traffic, Whistler Village has abundant comfort resources such as public restrooms, public telephones, excellent restaurants, spas, transportation services and visitor centers. Walk absolutely everywhere as this quaint little town is designed with the comfort of locals and visitors in mind!

Whistler Restaurant Experiences

Whistler Village offers over 90 restaurants and a worldwide range of cuisines to choose from. Any visitor can find anything from a quick latte to a dinner of eclectic seafood or Bavarian schnitzels.

At the end of the day after all the sports and activities are finished, visitors are welcome to wind down at the many lounges, bars, coffee shops, and pubs located around Whistler Village.

This is known as enjoying "après ski" and is something visitors to Whistler Village may not be familiar with but here is where visitors to Whistler, BC have the opportunity to learn and enjoy. “Après” literally means “after” in French, and most people take this to mean after skiing. Whistler Village provides many outlets to enjoy "après ski" and activities can include dancing, talking, or having some drinks.

Finding the Village Stroll

In Whistler Village there is an area known as the Village Stroll. As the name implies, the Village Stroll offers relaxation and rejuvenation to stroll through town, past spas, restaurants and coffee bars offering hours of quiet entertainment and refreshment.

After long days of sight-seeing and Olympic competitions, the Village Stroll is sure to be a place every visitor to the 2010 Olympics will want to relax and recover some of that spent energy.

Whistler Transportation and Parking

Public transportation is readily available around Whistler Village to and from ski lifts, hotels, shops and parking lots.

For those planning to drive to Whistler, check the parking arrangements before leaving. There are daytime parking lots and fewer overnight parking spaces. Hotels have accommodation as well as guest parking to ensure a memorable visit to the outstanding Whistler Village for the 2010 Olympics.

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