Shopping · Whistler · Canada
Shopping in Whistler
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Shopping in Whistler is mostly outdoor gear, ski and bike shops and Canadian-brand clothing around the Village Stroll, plus Indigenous art. Best souvenirs: Indigenous art, Outdoor gear and Maple products.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 1
- Top souvenir
- Indigenous art
Where to shop
Village Stroll
Ski, snowboard and bike shops, outdoor brands and souvenir stores.
Marketplace, Village North
A supermarket, liquor store and everyday shops for self-caterers.
Function Junction
Local makers, a bakery and outdoor-gear consignment stores in the industrial area.
Markets
Whistler Farmers' Market
A summer weekend market in the Upper Village with local produce, food and crafts.
What to buy
Indigenous art
Carvings, prints and jewellery from the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre shop.
Outdoor gear
Technical jackets and gear from BC and Canadian outdoor brands.
Maple products
Maple syrup, maple cookies and maple sugar candy.
Olympic memorabilia
2010 Winter Olympics souvenirs sold in village shops.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · Whistler Village
Village Stroll and Olympic Plaza
The pedestrian Village Stroll winds through squares and lanes of shops, restaurants and patios.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Kids
- Food
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Après-ski nachos, Caesar, Bannock and BC craft beer. Bars and patios at the base of the Whistler Village and Blackcomb gondolas. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Village North | $$$ | Newer extension with the Marketplace supermarket, condos and the Audain museum |
| Upper Village | $$$$ | Blackcomb's base, with the Fairmont Chateau and ski-in, ski-out hotels |
| Squamish | $$ | Climbing and outdoor town halfway to Vancouver, a cheaper base |
| Pemberton | $$ | Farming valley town under Mount Currie, 30 minutes north |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in CAD. Tip 15–20% on the pre-tax amount at restaurants and bars, about $1–$2 per drink, 10–15% for taxis, and $10–$20 per person per day for ski or bike instructors and guides if you are pleased.
- Stay in a condo with a kitchen in Village North or Creekside and shop at the village supermarkets.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in May and October–November; the busiest months are January–February and July–August.
- January: Whistler Pride and Ski Festival (usually late January)
- July: Crankworx mountain-bike festival (usually July)
- November: Cornucopia food and drink festival (usually November)
- December: Whistler Film Festival (usually early December)
- December: Christmas and New Year celebrations in the village (late December)
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Whistler?
Indigenous art, Outdoor gear, Maple products and Olympic memorabilia.
+Where is the best shopping in Whistler?
Village Stroll: Ski, snowboard and bike shops, outdoor brands and souvenir stores.
+What are the best markets in Whistler?
Whistler Farmers' Market.