Victoria's Guidebook
Cocktails
The Raven Room is owned by Whistler locals and continues to win Best Cocktail in the annual Best of Whistler survey 🍸
11 locals recommend
The Raven Room
4299 Blackcomb WayThe Raven Room is owned by Whistler locals and continues to win Best Cocktail in the annual Best of Whistler survey 🍸
Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4222 Village SquareUpscale cocktail experience, never disappoints.
Food Scene - Dinner
These are our sit down dinner suggestions, please see another section below for quick bites.
One of our personal favourites. Fine dining Pacific Northwest cuisine and perfect wine selections. If you are visiting in the slower season - May/June and Oct/Nov, they offer an incredible prix fixe menu.
169 locals recommend
Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4222 Village SquareOne of our personal favourites. Fine dining Pacific Northwest cuisine and perfect wine selections. If you are visiting in the slower season - May/June and Oct/Nov, they offer an incredible prix fixe menu.
A local's favourite! Great appetizers and main plate for casual dining experience.
76 locals recommend
21 Steps Kitchen + Bar
4433 Sundial PlA local's favourite! Great appetizers and main plate for casual dining experience.
I have to say this is not a restaurant we go to often but, as voted by the locals, they have the best burger in town! They are also famous for their calamari and their epic Caesars!
62 locals recommend
Caramba! Restaurant Whistler
4314 Main StreetI have to say this is not a restaurant we go to often but, as voted by the locals, they have the best burger in town! They are also famous for their calamari and their epic Caesars!
Another locals' favourite for casual dining and craft beer. Unique menu and a great summer patio!
49 locals recommend
Hunter Gather
4368 Main StAnother locals' favourite for casual dining and craft beer. Unique menu and a great summer patio!
Nagomi Sushi
4557 Blackcomb WayOur favourite sushi restaurant! Always excellent food and service.
(driving required) A quick drive or a bike ride away at the Nicklaus North Gold course you will find this hidden gem of a patio. Our favourite hot summer day lunch spot
11 locals recommend
Table Nineteen Whistler
8080 Nicklaus North Boulevard(driving required) A quick drive or a bike ride away at the Nicklaus North Gold course you will find this hidden gem of a patio. Our favourite hot summer day lunch spot
Fine dining Italian. Always great food and wine and a great patio in the summer.
59 locals recommend
Il Caminetto
4242 Village StrollFine dining Italian. Always great food and wine and a great patio in the summer.
(driving required) Fine dining experience, French cuisine. A little hidden gem with only a few tables and very intimate atmosphere. Approx 8 min drive away in Whistler Creekside.
101 locals recommend
Red Door Bistro
2129 Lake Placid Rd(driving required) Fine dining experience, French cuisine. A little hidden gem with only a few tables and very intimate atmosphere. Approx 8 min drive away in Whistler Creekside.
(driving required) Probably the most recommended fine dining restaurant, a local's favourite. Pacific Northwest cuisine, cosy atmosphere. Approx 8 min drive away in Whistler Creekside.
181 locals recommend
Rimrock Café
2117 Whistler Rd(driving required) Probably the most recommended fine dining restaurant, a local's favourite. Pacific Northwest cuisine, cosy atmosphere. Approx 8 min drive away in Whistler Creekside.
Pizzeria Antico
4369 Main StA great wood fire baked pizza place only steps away.
(driving required) Our favourite Thai restaurant finally moved from Pemberton to Whistler!! Just because they are so new in town, call to see if they are open for dine-in service or if it’s takeout only for now. 😊
22 locals recommend
Barn Nork Thai Cuisine
8018 Mons Road(driving required) Our favourite Thai restaurant finally moved from Pemberton to Whistler!! Just because they are so new in town, call to see if they are open for dine-in service or if it’s takeout only for now. 😊
Great authentic Japanese ramen, with an Izakaya and a Japanese market right next door.
11 locals recommend
Ohyama Ramen
4000 Whistler WayGreat authentic Japanese ramen, with an Izakaya and a Japanese market right next door.
Sightseeing
Whistler is located on the shared unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat) Nations. The SLCC is a must-visit place to learn about the rich history and culture of local Indigenous Peoples.
100 locals recommend
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
4584 Blackcomb WayWhistler is located on the shared unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat) Nations. The SLCC is a must-visit place to learn about the rich history and culture of local Indigenous Peoples.
A truly breathtaking experience in both summer and winter! This gondola connects the peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb and provides the most incredible views!
85 locals recommend
Peak 2 Peak Gondola Whistler
A truly breathtaking experience in both summer and winter! This gondola connects the peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb and provides the most incredible views!
Experiences
A real treat for thrill-seekers. When was the last time you did something that scared you? Whistler Bungee is your chance!
12 locals recommend
Whistler Bungee Bridge
Calcheak Forest Service RoadA real treat for thrill-seekers. When was the last time you did something that scared you? Whistler Bungee is your chance!
A perfect night for a date, a family adventure or a solo walk. This truly is a unique experience.
15 locals recommend
Vallea Lumina
A perfect night for a date, a family adventure or a solo walk. This truly is a unique experience.
A perfect place to treat your body after playing in the mountains! Hot and cold pools, steam rooms, saunas in a quiet nature setting.
162 locals recommend
Scandinave Spa Whistler
8010 Mons RdA perfect place to treat your body after playing in the mountains! Hot and cold pools, steam rooms, saunas in a quiet nature setting.
If you prefer cross country skiing, don't miss out on the opportunity to ski this Olympic park. There is no better way to spend a sunny day! They have a dog friendly loop and great sledding hill for kids.
24 locals recommend
Whistler Olympic Park
1500 Callaghan RdIf you prefer cross country skiing, don't miss out on the opportunity to ski this Olympic park. There is no better way to spend a sunny day! They have a dog friendly loop and great sledding hill for kids.
Looking for a fun date idea? Tubing is a great activity for all ages!
11 locals recommend
Coca-Cola Tube Park
4870 Glacier LnLooking for a fun date idea? Tubing is a great activity for all ages!
Quick bites
Our favourites for lunch or takeout
We eat here all the time and can't get enough! Amazing food and the friendliest staff.
69 locals recommend
La Cantina Tacos
4340 Lorimer RdWe eat here all the time and can't get enough! Amazing food and the friendliest staff.
Authentic Australian pies. Ask for them "peaked" with mashed potatoes, peas and gravy and you won't regret it :) Don't miss out on their flat whites either!
70 locals recommend
Peaked Pies
4369 Main StAuthentic Australian pies. Ask for them "peaked" with mashed potatoes, peas and gravy and you won't regret it :) Don't miss out on their flat whites either!
Great burgers and fries for a quick bite. Best milkshake in town for desert :)
77 locals recommend
Splitz Grill
4369 Main StGreat burgers and fries for a quick bite. Best milkshake in town for desert :)
Coffee and bakeries
Voted best coffee by Whistler locals, this place is so close to the condo you can walk there in your pyjamas :)
103 locals recommend
Mount Currie Coffee Company
103-4369 Main StVoted best coffee by Whistler locals, this place is so close to the condo you can walk there in your pyjamas :)
Another gem only steps away from the condo. Be prepared for a line up out the door but the treats are so worth it!
187 locals recommend
Purebread
4338 Main StAnother gem only steps away from the condo. Be prepared for a line up out the door but the treats are so worth it!
We have already recommended this place for quick bites, but don't miss out on their flat whites and salted caramel and lemon tarts.
70 locals recommend
Peaked Pies
4369 Main StWe have already recommended this place for quick bites, but don't miss out on their flat whites and salted caramel and lemon tarts.
(driving required) Plant-based, vegan-friendly bakery and coffee shop. Stop by there for freshly baked delicious bread with homemade hummus for epic sandwiches and cinnamon buns for desserts. A must visit!
24 locals recommend
BReD - Organic Sourdough
206-2067 Lake Placid Rd(driving required) Plant-based, vegan-friendly bakery and coffee shop. Stop by there for freshly baked delicious bread with homemade hummus for epic sandwiches and cinnamon buns for desserts. A must visit!
Breakfast and Brunch
Hunter Gather
4368 Main StAnother great place for brunch!
(driving required) If you need to leave town early, this place is a great stop on your way out of town going south. A true local's place, it has a very small town feel and some great breakfast options!
Wild Wood Cafe & Catering Co
1085 Millar Creek Road(driving required) If you need to leave town early, this place is a great stop on your way out of town going south. A true local's place, it has a very small town feel and some great breakfast options!
The Den at Nita Lake Lodge
(driving required) Best breakfast in town in our opinion ❤️