Find the perfect place to stay in Whistler
Whistler's Village North is the ideal neighborhood for travellers who want to be close to everything Whistler has to offer without being right in the middle of it. Quieter and more residential in feel than Village Centre, Village North strikes a perfect balance between convenience and calm. With both the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas just a short walk away, world-class skiing, mountain biking, and alpine adventure are all within easy reach, while a full marketplace complex with a supermarket and essential services keeps daily life effortless.
Village North Vacation Rentals for Skiers & Snowboarders
Village North sits within easy walking distance of both the Whistler Gondola and the Excalibur Gondola to Blackcomb Mountain, making it a smart and practical base for a ski or snowboard trip. Without the bustle of Village Centre right outside your door, you get a quieter return at the end of a long day on the mountain, while still having easy access to the full range of Whistler Village restaurants, bars, and après ski spots. The Brewhouse and Hy's Steakhouse are local favourites for a well-earned post-ski meal just steps from your rental.
Village North Vacation Rentals for Mountain Biking & Summer Adventure
Summer in Village North is defined by easy access to some of the best trail networks in British Columbia. The Valley Trail runs right through the neighborhood, connecting you to the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Lost Lake Park, and the broader Sea to Sky trail system. When you are off the bike, the Audain Art Museum is one of the finest art museums in Western Canada and a genuine highlight of any Whistler summer visit. Purebread Bakery and Mount Currie Coffee Co. are the perfect spots to fuel up before a big day on the trails.
Village North Vacation Rentals for Families & Groups
Village North is one of Whistler's most family-friendly neighborhoods. A playground, an outdoor skating rink, and the Whistler Public Library give families plenty of options for downtime between adventures. The Fresh Street Market makes stocking your vacation rental kitchen a breeze, while an exceptional range of restaurants, including Alta Bistro, Crepe Montagne, Pasta Lupino, and Pizzeria Antico, means there is something to satisfy every taste in the group. With a range of condos, townhomes, and larger chalets available, Village North accommodates groups of all sizes in comfort. Browse our full collection of Village North vacation rentals and find your perfect Whistler home base just steps from it all.
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Whistler Village North Information
The Village North is a great place to start your Whistler vacation in. While you’re out exploring the area, here’s some places you might like to check out.
Restaurants & Cafes
Below you’ll find some of the best places to eat within walking distance of your Whistler vacation rental here in Village North.
Alta Bistro
This is a great place to bring the whole family, although if you’re partaking in their seasonal cocktails, you might just want to come alone. Beautiful meals for a beautiful experience, you’ll be impressed.
Cows
Prefer something a little sweeter? Only want to eat dessert? Cows is your place to go. With the best ice cream in Whistler, you’ll be spoiled for choice on flavours.
Crepe Montagne
One of the best places for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll find the crepes here to die for. With both sweet and savoury options, you’ll find yourself coming back for more.
And here’s even more for you to indulge in:
- Alta Bistro
- Sachi Sushi
- Mount Currie Coffee Co.
- Pasta Lupino Gourmet Whistler
- Pizzeria Antico
- Cows
- The Brewhouse
- Purebread Bakery
- Hy’s Steakhouse
- Elements Urban Tapas
- Crepe Montagne
- La Cantina
- Caramba Restaurant
- Hunter Gather Eatery & Taphouse
Shopping
No matter what you need, you’ll find plenty of shopping options in walking distance from your Whistler vacation rental.
Check out these options as you take a strong around the Village.
- Fresh Street Market
- Patagonia
- Ecologyst
- BC Liquor store – Marketplace
- Rexall Pharmacy
- Escape Route
Adventure & Culture
Depending on what floats your boat, you might prefer to stay indoors than take to the slopes. You’ve got plenty of options to choose from, including Whistler’s well stocked public library, playgrounds for the kids and an outdoor skating rink.
- Whistler Public Library
- Olympic Plaza
- Playground
- Outdoor Skating Rink
- Audain Art Museum
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Whistler BC Overview & Information
Taking a vacation in the idyllic town of Whistler is a great idea any time of year. Famous for having the largest skiable terrain of any ski resort in all of North America, Whistler has much more to offer regardless of your interest in hitting the slopes. This is a fantastic travel destination if you are passionate about mountain biking and the outdoors, experiencing stunning mountain vistas, dining in up-market restaurants and bars, playing golf, or renting a cabin and getting a feel for the quaint European-style, pedestrian-friendly village.
Like any destination, if you want to make the most out of your Whistler vacation, you are going to need not only the right vacation rental but the right information and research at your disposal which is why we have brought all of the key information about the world's best travel destination into one place for you.
Whistler sees on average around 3 million over-night and day visitors annually, with 45% of these visitors arriving during the winter months. This means that you won't be alone during your visit and will have the opportunity to meet many like-minded people.
A History and Overview of Whistler
Whistler and the surrounding areas hold thousands of years of history as these lands were the home of the Coast Salish First Nations before Europeans arrived, with Whistler serving as a valuable trading post between the Squamish and Lil'wat nations. Many of the hiking tracks around Whistler are actually the traditional routes of the Coast Salish peoples, and you can follow their paths to view nature and the landscape similarly to how they once did. You can also visit the Squamish-Lil'wat Cultural Centre to get a complete grasp of the region's history and identity.
Named "Whistler" thanks to the shrill sound that the local hoary marmot populations make, the early 1900s saw European settlement, first as a small hunting and fishing village, then as a successful mining town until the 1950s turned it into a popular summer vacation spot. The 1960s saw the first ski resort on the mountain open, and then in 2010, Whistler hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.