City in British Columbia

Whistler Map

Interactive map of Whistler with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

📅 Best: July and August👥 14.000

Summary

Whistler is a city in British Columbia. Whistler is known for North America's largest ski resort. It has a population of about 14.000.

The best time to visit Whistler is July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 23°F.

The closest major airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 64 mi away. Nearby highlights include Garibaldi Provincial Park, Stanley Park, Vancouver Island and Deception Pass State Park.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Whistler

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Coordinates: 50°6′58.7″N 122°57′26.6″W (50.1163, -122.9574)

Quick facts about Whistler

TypeCity
StateBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates50°6′58.7″N 122°57′26.6″W (50.1163, -122.9574)
Population14.000
Known forNorth America's largest ski resort
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimateSubarctic

Neighboring cities in British Columbia

Sorted by distance from Whistler.

Getting to Whistler

By road, from nearby cities
  • Vancouver · 58 mi · roughly 1.3 h driving
  • Victoria · 118 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
  • Seattle · 176 mi · roughly 4 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Whistler

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Vancouver International AirportYVR64 miVancouver
Seattle-Tacoma International AirportSEA187 miSeattle

Things to do in Whistler

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whistler?

Whistler is a city in British Columbia. Its coordinates are 50.1163, -122.9574. It lies in North America.

When is the best time to visit Whistler?

July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Whistler, which has a subarctic climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

How many people live in Whistler?

Whistler has a population of approximately 14.000.

What is the nearest airport to Whistler?

The closest airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 64 mi away and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 187 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Whistler?

Popular options include Garibaldi Provincial Park, Stanley Park, Vancouver Island, Deception Pass State Park, North Cascades National Park and Olympic National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

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