Whistler Creekside – Where It All Began The Whistler Blackcomb resort now welcomes millions of visitors every year. It is a lesser known fact that, the original site of this popular resort was Whistler Creekside. In the 1960’s, Whistler Creekside was the beginning of a place that would become a household name.

Soon after the 1960’s, in its early development period, it was decided to move the base of Whistler down the road from Whistler Creekside to what is now known as Whistler Village. Whistler Creekside became the quieter side of the increasingly popular Whistler Blackcomb resort. Recently, Whistler Creekside has gone through major redevelopments, and attracting more tourists and investors with its quieter setting.

Besides offering you a quiet setting, Whistler Creekside is an excellent base to many of Whistler’s finest activities. Already mentioned, the Whistler Creekside Gondola takes you up into beautiful Whistler Mountain. In the mountains during the winter, you can ski and snowboard down the world renowned slopes of Whistler Mountain. In the winter, you can take the gondola up to ride the rocky scenic mountain bike trails. Whistler Mountain offers adventures galore all year round. Whistler Creekside also is minutes away from all the Valley activities such as snowshoeing and cross country skiing. In the summer, the nearby lakes offer an abundant number of activities such as fishing, and canoeing. Other summer activities are golfing, barbequing by the glistening lake waters, hiking the trails, or simply sun tanning on the lakeshore.

Whistler Creekside – Proximity to All The Essentials
Whistler Creekside has become known as the quieter side of the bustling Whistler Blackcomb resort. However, do not let its reputation fool you into thinking you will have the experience of being in the middle of nowhere. Whistler Creekside is a neighborhood that provides all the essentials for its permanent and temporary residents. There are trendy shops, filled with one of a kind jewelry and clothing. The trend setters often seek out the shops in Whistler Creekside as opposed to the more popular mainstream shops in Whistler Village. Additionally, there are several fine restaurants and après ski in the Whistler Creekside region. Dusty’s Bar and BBQ is an original favorite haunt for tourists as well as tourists. When Whistler Creekside underwent its major developments, so did Dusty’s – it was demolished and a new Dusty’s was rebuilt on the same site. There is a full grocery market, liquor store, and bank also located in Whistler Creekside. So, as you can see, if you stay in Whistler Creekside, you really do not need to leave this beautiful region. On the other hand, if you feel an urgent need to go to Whistler Village, you can be there a quick five minutes by car.

Whistler Creekside Accommodations
If you have made the excellent decision to stay in the Whistler Creekside neighborhood, you will not be disappointed with the accommodation selection. In addition to the traditional hotel, there are condos and town homes for rent. If you enjoy the room service, front desk service, you can choose a hotel stay at First Tracks Lodge, or the more luxurious Legends. For a bit more privacy and larger groups, rental of condominiums and town homes may be a better choice. Condominiums available in Whistler Creekside include Powderview, Lake Placid Lodge, and Sundance. These units in these fine Whistler Creekside condominiums include a cozy fire place and kitchen. Another form of accommodation in Whistler Creekside that offers such amenities are rental town homes. Two popular town homes in Whistler Creekside are London Lan and Gondola Village.

The original starting point of Whistler Blackcomb, provides an experience of adventure and relaxation. One visit to Whistler Creekside will give you little reason in your mind to doubt why it all began here.