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Getting around Whistler is simple - a popular multi-use trail runs through its neighbourhoods at a very manageable grade. Whistler Village is pedestrian only but cyclists are welcome just about everywhere else. Alternatively, you can get around by bus, taxi or limousine.
The Whistler and Valley Express, known locally as "WAVE", provides a year-round public bus service throughout Whistler and between the village and Pemberton. All WAVE buses are equipped with bike racks and ski racks. WAVE also provides a seasonal bus service between Whistler and Squamish. Free shuttle buses operate between Whistler Village and the Upper Village.
> WAVE website
On Foot / By Bicycle
Whistler Village, or "the Village," is the social and commercial heart of Whistler. Compact and pedestrian only, it's a pleasure to explore on foot. Home to the town hall, fire/police station, medical clinic, museum, library, 200 shops and 90 restaurants, the Village is always bustling with holiday-makers and laid-back locals. Ski lifts whisk skiers and snowboarders directly out of the Village and up Whistler and Blackcomb mountains throughout the day.
Whistler's commuter backbone is the Valley Trail, a 35-km (22-mi) multi-use trail that begins at Spring Creek, in the south, extends through the Village itself and ends at Emerald Estates in the north. Scenic and not too steep, it's a route the whole family can enjoy. Walking or cycling it is also a great way to get to know the area. Mountain bikers will find many access points for more challenging routes along Valley Trail.
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