Whistler Village Access for people with Disabilities

Like many other communities Whistler Village is striving to adapt and grow with the needs of the disabled.

It is a long road but Whistler has made progress and by the time the 2010 Paralympics are under way the Resort should have all it's Transit Buses (WAVE) Wheel Chair Accessible.

Taxi Companies are starting to acquire Wheel Chair accessible Vans. So getting around the Village should not be a big problem.

TTY Pay Phones for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are now in Whistler. View our Village Map for locations.

Hotels and Condo's listed in the Accessible Accommodations section are acquiring new equipment and modifying rooms to fit all your needs. If your Accommodations are located around the Village you should be fine to move around on your own without public or private transport.

Information on Getting Around Whistler is provided below.

All The Following Village Information is tailored to the DISABLED and specific to your needs. We hope you that you'll enjoy your stay.

• Accessible Accommodations
• ccessible Whistler Restaurants
• Entertainment in Whistler
• Accessible Parking for the Disabled
• Whistler Adaptive Sports Programs (WASP)
• Whistler Public Library
• Whistler Public Transit (WAVE)
• Accessible Whistler Recreational Programs
• Accessible Whistler Tour Adventures
• Accessible Washroom Locations
• Weather
• Web Cams
• Village Map for the Disabled

Be Sure to check out our new Mapping just click on the map for full view of the Village for access...!

Getting Around Whistler

If you are off the Bus Route and need transportation you can try one of the local TAXI Companies who have Wheel Chair Accessible Vehicles. But don't forget to ask for a Wheel Chair Accessible Cab.

For other routes you can use your BC BUS PASS if you have "Persons with Disability Status" and are a British Columbia Resident.

Taxi Service in Whistler with Accessible Cabs include two at Resort Cabs at 604-938-1515 who also offer Airport Shuttle Service and one at Whistler Taxi Services at (604) 932-3333 or toll free at (800) 203-5322.

Saturday, January 26, 2008 became a memorable day in the history of Whistler. The new Whistler Public Library opened to the public on that day and a new era has begun for this vital and well loved community service. For decades, the Library has operated out of portable trailers and, despite the modest facility, Whistler's library has been one of the most well used in British Columbia, on a per capita basis. In addition to the book, audio / video lending services, storytelling and reading functions of a typical library, the Whistler library provides a link to home for the many visitors and short term workers that come to Whistler from around the world.

The new library will provide a comfortable, accessible base for locals and visitors. A covered parking area will have accessible parking spaces. The adjacent elevator will lead to the library collection, the fireplace reading room, the library plaza and to the Village. An accessible computer workstation and accessible washrooms will be available and the municipality is seeking to add a full function TTY telephone.

February 2008 will be notable as Whistler launches some new communication tools. An information kiosk in Village Square will feature maps, video insights, web cam images, event listings and more. A podcast, self guided Village tour will also be launched and linked to key map locations. The podcast, the maps and associated brochure will show the barrier free routes, accessible washrooms and provide some insight into life in Whistler. For more news from the Resort Municipality of Whistler please visit them at www.whistler.ca/access.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has been busy addressing accessibility and infrastructure for the Resort. New signs for accessible routes in the village have just been added - look for them on your next visit. Click on an image to view larger size.

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The Village Host Program Welcomes You to Whistler!

The Village Host is a Resort Municipality of Whistler program with 3 staff and 73 volunteers. As resort ambassadors, Village Host volunteers help guests with easy directions, quick answers and friendly advice. We have a booth centrally located close to the Village Square attended daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you need any assistance getting around while you are in Whistler or have any questions prior to your arrival, please do not hesitate to contact us at our office phone number below. We also have copies of the Whistler accessibility maps on site. Look for the Village Host volunteers wearing red on the Village Stroll. We are here to help and we hope you have a wonderful stay in Whistler. For more information contact us at Village Host Program (604) 935-8478, Email: ihost@whistler.ca and our hours of operation are Monday – Sunday Office: 9:00am to 5:00, Kiosk: 10:00am to 4:00pm