Whistler is quite safe, day and night, but visitors should always be aware of their surroundings and use common sense. Don't forget to lock your car if you're spending the day walking around the stores and restaurants of the central core, and always lock your possessions in the trunk. If you stop for coffee with your expensive ski gear in tow, lock it up or make sure it stays within view at all times.
Dos & Don'ts
Do take a crack at the ski and snowboard terrain park. With jumps and obstacles labeled according to difficulty, it's easy to feel like a pro.
Do make sure you're back on the right side of the mountain in time for the last lifts of the day—lots of people staying at Creekside end up taking the bus from Whistler Village because they missed the chair or gondola.
Don't go hiking alone in the fall. There are many bears in the Whistler area, and they are at their most aggressive at that time of year.
Do take earplugs if you're staying in the Village and hope to get any sleep during any of the town's lively festivals, especially the Telus Ski and Snowboard Festival in April.
Do take advantage of shoulder-season rates. Whistler is notoriously expensive, and little breaks help ease the cost of a family vacation that can include lift tickets, rentals and lessons.
Do take it easy on the Sea to Sky Highway after a snowfall (heavy or light). You don't want to end up in the ditch.
