Community

Whistler has always been so much more than a world-class travel destination. While millions visit every year and know it as an alpine vacation resort, Whistler is also home to a thriving community of professionals, artists, athletes, families, and groups. Residents and community groups share a strong sense of community and a passion for the environment, and work hard to create a welcoming alpine culture. Many locals were once visitors from around the world themselves or a member of the resort's transient workforce who became enamoured of Whistler's laid-back lifestyle and stayed far longer than originally expected. More than a few Whistler locals will summarize how they came to live here as: "I came here for a season, and I never left."

Whistler's success, its accolades and the directions it has taken are a result of the people who fell in love with the area and decided to remain, and the groups who have dedicated themselves to building a town and a community - as well as a destination. Their stories are where you'll discover the real heart of Whistler.

Local People  |  Community Groups