Welcome to Whistler ...
When the people of Whistler refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Whistlerite<1>
Time Zone: Whistler lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time. The time zone in French: PST- Heure Normale du Pacifique (HNP), PDT- Heure Avancée du Pacifique (HAP).
Area Codes for Whistler: 604, 236, 250, 672 & 778<2>
The Canadian Postal Codes for Whistler: V0N, V8E<3>
Communities Also Named Whistler ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Whistler - they are located in Alabama, Mississippi and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Whistler.
Websites for Whistler ...
Official Website: www.whistler.ca/
Chamber of Commerce: www.whistlerchamber.com/
Communities near Whistler ...
We have created a list of 9 communities that are near Whistler.
- Pemberton
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
- Garibaldi
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garibaldi came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garibaldi
- Paradise Valley
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
- Pemberton Meadows
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
- Brackendale
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brackendale came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brackendale
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brackendale <4>
- Garibaldi Highlands
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
- Squamish
(29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Squamish came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squamish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Squamish <4>
- Birken
(30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birken came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birken
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Birken <4>
- Mount Currie
(30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Currie came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Currie
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Currie <4>
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Whistler ...
Looking for more information about Whistler? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Whistler, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Whistler.
Adding Whistler to Our Gazetteer ...
As we work on our Gazetteer, we occasionally find mention of a community that is new to us. When we find such a community, we add it to our Gazetteer with the hope of adding more information in the future.
The earliest source we've referenced which mentioned Whistler was in the book titled SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Western Canada.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Whistler.
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Whistler: www.whistler.ca/
The official website for Province of British Columbia: https://www.gov.bc.ca/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Whistler refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Whistler may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <2> | When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 604 code has been Overlayed with one of the following codes: 236, 250, 672 or 778. New phone numbers in the Whistler area will be assigned with one of these codes: 604, 236, 250, 672 or 778. As a result, placing a call in the Whistler area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number). |
| <3> | The Canadian Postal Code consists of 6 characters, where the first three characters are the 'Forward Sortation Area (FSA)', with the last three characters being the 'Local Delivery Unit (LDU)'. In the case of Whistler, we provide only the FSA and not the LDU. The Canadian Postal Codes were created as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. So keep in mind that any given Postal Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Whistler). The boundaries of the Postal Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other Postal Codes. When looking for a Postal Code, whether Whistler or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the Canada Post / Postes Canada. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database. |