What to do in Whistler when it rains
A rainy Whistler afternoon is an invitation to slow down: galleries, museums, a covered market to browse, and somewhere warm for a brew.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre 4584 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y3, Canada
- Audain Art Museum 4350 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler, BC V8E 1N3, Canada
- Whistler Museum 4333 Main St, Whistler, BC V8E 1B3, Canada
- Fathom Stone Art Gallery & Art Classes Whistler, BC 4090 Whistler Way #110, Whistler, BC V8E 1H8, Canada
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre 4584 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y3, Canada
- Maury Young Arts Centre 4335 Blackcomb Wy, Whistler, BC V8E 0X4, Canada
- Whistler Contemporary Gallery 4293 Mountain Square #104, Whistler, BC V8E 1B8, Canada
- Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery, 4090 Whistler Way #109, Whistler, BC V8E 1H9, Canada
- Plaza Galleries 4314 Main St, Whistler, BC V8E 0X4, Canada
- Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Y4, Canada
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Whistler Village 101 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1H8, Canada
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Creekside Village 2055 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 0B6, Canada
- Whistler Farmers' Market Upper Village, Whistler, BC V8E 1C7, Canada
- Forest Floor Forager 7001 Nesters Rd #2, Whistler, BC V8E 0X1, Canada
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
Venue suggestions powered by Google — tap a name for the map, and always check opening times before you go. 14 places listed; the list refreshes regularly.