Creekside Base Camp: Your Adventure Guide to Whistler, BC
Food scene
This small quaint French restaurant is a wonderful treat! The restaurant is within easy walking distance (even in inclement weather) from Creekside Base Camp and well worth a visit if you are a foodie! Book well in advance due to its popularity (and size!) The truffle fries are not to be missed in my books!
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Red Door Bistro
2129 Lake Placid RdThis small quaint French restaurant is a wonderful treat! The restaurant is within easy walking distance (even in inclement weather) from Creekside Base Camp and well worth a visit if you are a foodie! Book well in advance due to its popularity (and size!) The truffle fries are not to be missed in my books!
Situated in Nita Lake Lodge, this is a beautiful lounge and patio right on the shores of Nita Lake. The lounge is cozy and heaters on the lakefront patio make it appropriate in any season. An easy walk from Creekside Base Camp (even in inclement weather).
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Cure Lounge & Patio
2131 Lake Placid RdSituated in Nita Lake Lodge, this is a beautiful lounge and patio right on the shores of Nita Lake. The lounge is cozy and heaters on the lakefront patio make it appropriate in any season. An easy walk from Creekside Base Camp (even in inclement weather).
Creekbread has amazing woodfired pizza - both at a cozy eat in restaurant or to take away. This is always our Friday night weekend arrival take away order. It is a quick walk to pick up and the prices / quality can't be beat!
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Creekbread
2021 Karen CrescentCreekbread has amazing woodfired pizza - both at a cozy eat in restaurant or to take away. This is always our Friday night weekend arrival take away order. It is a quick walk to pick up and the prices / quality can't be beat!
Excellent bowls prepared quickly for take away or eating in the unpretentious cafe or on the patio. Highly recommend the Tuna Poke Bowl. The location is next door, only steps away from Creekside Base Camp.
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Whistler Samurai Bowl
2011 Innsbruck DrExcellent bowls prepared quickly for take away or eating in the unpretentious cafe or on the patio. Highly recommend the Tuna Poke Bowl. The location is next door, only steps away from Creekside Base Camp.
This is our favourite restaurant in Whistler - and it is within walking distance to Creekside Base Camp! Fabulous cuisine, with a focus on seafood but they do everything well including cocktails, desserts and with a worthy wine list. Cozy and casual! Reservations recommended but may not be required.
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Rimrock Café
2117 Whistler RdThis is our favourite restaurant in Whistler - and it is within walking distance to Creekside Base Camp! Fabulous cuisine, with a focus on seafood but they do everything well including cocktails, desserts and with a worthy wine list. Cozy and casual! Reservations recommended but may not be required.
Hiking
A great family friendly short hike! View the All Trails app for details.
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A great family friendly short hike! View the All Trails app for details.
The Valley Trail is across the street from Creekside Base Camp & provides access to 40kms of groomed trails for running, walking or cycling! The trail provides easy direct access to Whistler Village (about 5km away) and all of the valley lakes. Be sure not to miss this!
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Valley Trail
Valley TrailThe Valley Trail is across the street from Creekside Base Camp & provides access to 40kms of groomed trails for running, walking or cycling! The trail provides easy direct access to Whistler Village (about 5km away) and all of the valley lakes. Be sure not to miss this!
Joffre Lakes Trail is a series of three beautiful alpine lakes. A car is required to access the trail head. The trail is quite accessible so it can be very busy at times. Visit BC Parks website for access requirements (day passes are required at some times of the year). This is a moderate hike for incredible turquoise lake and stunning mountain views. Visit All Trails app for information about the trail and access.
Joffre Lakes Trail
Joffre Lakes TrailJoffre Lakes Trail is a series of three beautiful alpine lakes. A car is required to access the trail head. The trail is quite accessible so it can be very busy at times. Visit BC Parks website for access requirements (day passes are required at some times of the year). This is a moderate hike for incredible turquoise lake and stunning mountain views. Visit All Trails app for information about the trail and access.
A challenging hike, the trail head is an easy drive from Creekside Base Camp. The hike affords stunning views enroute to an alpine lake. Not as busy as some other local options, one of my favourite Whistler hikes! Visit the All Trails app for details.
Iceberg Lake
A challenging hike, the trail head is an easy drive from Creekside Base Camp. The hike affords stunning views enroute to an alpine lake. Not as busy as some other local options, one of my favourite Whistler hikes! Visit the All Trails app for details.
Incredible alpine views on Blackcomb Mountain. There are many options for hiking on Blackcomb!
For an easier day, you can either take the gondola from Whistler Village (approximately $90 Cdn) or for more of a challenge, hike up the mountain to access incredible alpine trails at the top of Blackcomb Mountain.
Pictured here are Alpine Walk and Overlord Trail.
Consult the AllTrails app (and follow me) Lexa Hobenshield for some of our favourites.
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Incredible alpine views on Blackcomb Mountain. There are many options for hiking on Blackcomb!
For an easier day, you can either take the gondola from Whistler Village (approximately $90 Cdn) or for more of a challenge, hike up the mountain to access incredible alpine trails at the top of Blackcomb Mountain.
Pictured here are Alpine Walk and Overlord Trail.
Consult the AllTrails app (and follow me) Lexa Hobenshield for some of our favourites.
Hiking on Whistler Mountain is not to be missed!
You can ride a gondola &/or chairlift from the village (approximately $90 Cdn) or hike from the village to access the Whistler Mountain alpine.
For some of our favourite hikes, use the AllTrails app and follow me, Lexa Hobenshield.
Pictured here: Harmony Lakes and Ridge
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Whistler
Hiking on Whistler Mountain is not to be missed!
You can ride a gondola &/or chairlift from the village (approximately $90 Cdn) or hike from the village to access the Whistler Mountain alpine.
For some of our favourite hikes, use the AllTrails app and follow me, Lexa Hobenshield.
Pictured here: Harmony Lakes and Ridge
Spa
Be sure to visit Scandinave Spa for a hot-cold pool experience in a stunning mountain setting. This is iconic Whistler. The Spa offers massage treatments as well. Be sure to book ahead & plan to spend a few hours here. This is a favourite for my husband and I.
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Scandinave Spa Whistler
8010 Mons RdBe sure to visit Scandinave Spa for a hot-cold pool experience in a stunning mountain setting. This is iconic Whistler. The Spa offers massage treatments as well. Be sure to book ahead & plan to spend a few hours here. This is a favourite for my husband and I.
The spa is fantastic and is an easy walk (even in inclement weather) from Creekside Base Camp. Plan for a spa treatment, time in their relaxation room and roof top hot tubs. A massage and time in the relaxation room is a favourite for my husband and I.
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Nita Lake Lodge
2131 Lake Placid RdThe spa is fantastic and is an easy walk (even in inclement weather) from Creekside Base Camp. Plan for a spa treatment, time in their relaxation room and roof top hot tubs. A massage and time in the relaxation room is a favourite for my husband and I.
E Bike and Ski Rentals
We rent e-bikes from Can-Ski (across the street from Creekside Base Camp. Super convenient and if you book from them online (epicmountainrentals.com) - be sure to specify pick up at Creekside Can-Ski - the prices (for the same product) are better.
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Can-Ski Creekside
2051 Lake Placid RdWe rent e-bikes from Can-Ski (across the street from Creekside Base Camp. Super convenient and if you book from them online (epicmountainrentals.com) - be sure to specify pick up at Creekside Can-Ski - the prices (for the same product) are better.
Sightseeing
After purchasing tickets at Guest Services (approximately $90 Cdn), upload from Creekside Gondola (directly across the street from Creekside Base Camp) to the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain. From there, experience the Peak 2 Peak Gondola (don't miss the glass bottom gondolas!) to Blackcomb Mountain.
From either mountain, you can enjoy the scenery, hiking, one of many restaurants. You have the choice to hike down the mountain or download from either mountain back to Whistler Village or Creekside Village.
NOTE: During summer 2023 ONLY, you must use a Whistler Village gondola to reach the top of the mountain due to lift replacement in the Whistler Mountain alpine.
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Peak 2 Peak Gondola Whistler
After purchasing tickets at Guest Services (approximately $90 Cdn), upload from Creekside Gondola (directly across the street from Creekside Base Camp) to the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain. From there, experience the Peak 2 Peak Gondola (don't miss the glass bottom gondolas!) to Blackcomb Mountain.
From either mountain, you can enjoy the scenery, hiking, one of many restaurants. You have the choice to hike down the mountain or download from either mountain back to Whistler Village or Creekside Village.
NOTE: During summer 2023 ONLY, you must use a Whistler Village gondola to reach the top of the mountain due to lift replacement in the Whistler Mountain alpine.
Truly epic mountain top views from the peak of Whistler Mountain!
After purchasing tickets at Guest Services (approximately $90 Cdn), upload from Creekside Gondola (directly across the street from Creekside Base Camp) to the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain.
From the Roundhouse, walk to the Peak Express chairlift. The skybridge is at the top of the chairlift. Don't miss this unique opportunity for 360 degree views of Black Tusk and the Whistler valley.
Take layers as the alpine can be several degrees cooler than the valley.
NOTE: During summer 2023 ONLY, you must use a Whistler Village gondola to reach the top of the mountain due to lift replacement in the Whistler Mountain alpine.
CLOUDRAKER SKYBRIDGE
Truly epic mountain top views from the peak of Whistler Mountain!
After purchasing tickets at Guest Services (approximately $90 Cdn), upload from Creekside Gondola (directly across the street from Creekside Base Camp) to the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain.
From the Roundhouse, walk to the Peak Express chairlift. The skybridge is at the top of the chairlift. Don't miss this unique opportunity for 360 degree views of Black Tusk and the Whistler valley.
Take layers as the alpine can be several degrees cooler than the valley.
NOTE: During summer 2023 ONLY, you must use a Whistler Village gondola to reach the top of the mountain due to lift replacement in the Whistler Mountain alpine.
You can navigate the River of Golden Dreams on your own, but for an easy and carefree experience consider Backroads, based at Alta Lake. They provide all of the gear (including safety gear), paddling instruction and navigation tips before you set out on your journey. You can choose self-guided or guided trips down the lazy river. Return transportation also included.
Lovely mountain, lake and river views; wildlife and nature.
We chose the self-guided option (river is easy to navigate). Trip time was approximately three hours and cost was about $160 Cdn.
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Backroads Whistler Boat Rentals and River of Golden Dreams paddling trips
3375 Lakeside RdYou can navigate the River of Golden Dreams on your own, but for an easy and carefree experience consider Backroads, based at Alta Lake. They provide all of the gear (including safety gear), paddling instruction and navigation tips before you set out on your journey. You can choose self-guided or guided trips down the lazy river. Return transportation also included.
Lovely mountain, lake and river views; wildlife and nature.
We chose the self-guided option (river is easy to navigate). Trip time was approximately three hours and cost was about $160 Cdn.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Whistler Blackcomb 2022/23 Ski Season information
Best daily condition information and updates on Insta at @WhistlerBlckcmb
We use the EpicMix app for their interactive trail maps, resort cams and on mountain conditions.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Evo E Bikes are a fun way to get around in Whistler!
The Evo E Bike Alpha Lake location is a five minute walk from Creekside Base Camp. Download the app on your phone, book a bike and enjoy access to 40 kms of valley trails at your doorstep! Bikes are suitable for paved or hard packed smooth gravel trails only. For mountain biking, rent from Can Ski or other rental outlet). Evo bikes can be dropped at any other Evo drop location in many Whistler neighbourhoods.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Bus transit in Whistler is easy!
The BC Transit bus stop is steps outside your door from Creekside Base Camp. The bus is easy to navigate from online maps (transit option). Cost is $2.50 Cdn (cash - coin or small bills only, OR purchase bus passes from Creekside Market) per trip. Getting around neighbourhoods in Whistler is easy on the bus and there will be no need to seek and pay for vehicle parking in Whistler Village.