New to Whistler

Finding Accommodation

Upon first arriving in Whistler, there are a number of ways to find accommodation for the short term (i.e. for the winter or summer season).

If you need something immediately, there are five hostels and lodges that provide budget accommodation:

Art's Lodge
2113 Nordic Drive (Nordic) 604-932-4660

Fireside Lodge
2117 Nordic Drive (Nordic) 604-932-4545

Hostelling International Whistler
1035 Legacy Way (Cheakamus Crossing) 604-962-0025

Southside Lodge
10-2102 Lake Placid Road (Creekside) 604-938-6477

UBC Whistler Lodge
2124 Nordic Drive (Nordic) 604-932-6604

Transit

Whistler Transit
http://www.bctransit.com/regions/whi/

Finding Long-Term Housing

Newspapers

Pique Newsmagazine, a free weekly paper, has a number of classified ads. Pique Newsmagazine: www.piquenewsmagazine.com

The Whistler Question, also a free weekly paper, has rental listings in its classified section. Whistler Question:

http://www.whistlerquestion.com/section/Whistler9908&type=RER

Both of these papers can be found in the Village at various locations, in Alpine at the Alpine Meadows Market and Meadow Park Sports Centre, and in Creekside at the Husky Station, Creekside Grocery and Food Plus.

The WHA has general listings provided by landlords requiring tenants in the private market. This rental list is updated regularly and can be viewed on the Available Rental Listings section of this website.

Word of Mouth

If all else fails, it doesn't hurt to ask around. Often good accomadation in Whistler never reaches the local papers. Local residents will often be able to give you a lead on a place for rent or put you in touch with people who are looking or other people who need roommates.