Whistler is a small town of only 12,000 inhabitants, but always has a large number of tourists, whether in summer or winter. With over 200 stores, shopping in Whistler is a paradise, where you will find all kinds of equipment, clothing and accessories for your stay in British Columbia.
Ski and Sports Shops in Whistler
Whistler Village, has many specialized sports stores that allow, for example, to acquire the necessary ski equipment to make your descent of Whistler Blackcomb Mountain. But it also has a variety of other establishments such as gift stores and bike rentals. Below, you can find a series of the best stores specialized in mountain sports in Whistler, with skiing being the main protagonist.
Fanatyk Co Ski & Cycle
This store offers high quality skiing and cycling products and services, and is very popular in Whistler. Among its products, the “best climbing boots” made to the measure of each consumer stand out. In their favor, you can try their skis for up to a whole day before you buy them. In addition, thanks to Whistler Ski Experience, you will benefit from discounts when you shop at this great sports store.
Whistler Village Sports
This store offers a wide variety of ski brands, adapting to the preferences of each consumer. Every ski season, they bring the most innovative and innovative models, where the store’s ski specialist staff will recommend the best equipment for the Whistler Blackcomb downhill. There is the option to rent equipment during your stay, and if you decide to buy it, you will get a great discount thanks to Whistler Ski Experience.
Excess Backcountry
Opened in 2007, this store is located in the Crystal Lodge Whistler. Its specialty is hiking, camping and skiing gear. It focuses on professionalism, which is reflected by being part of the Whistler Village Sports Groups, a member of the national Source for Sports conglomerate. Performance, durability and sporting value predominate in all of its brands. An additional service is the possibility of first aid and avalanche safety courses in collaboration with the Pacific Alpine Institute.
Excess Ski & Sport
This store specializing in ski and other sports equipment has been offering excellent quality to local athletes and tourists since 1995. Located right in Blackcomb, this company offers the best brands with great innovation and technological advances. As part of the Whistler Village Sports Groups, a member of the national Source for Sports conglomerate, they offer their customers an unbeatable selection of products at deep discounts year-round.
Arc’teryx
Arc’teryx is a high-tech mountain sportswear and performance gear store, fusing design and craftsmanship. It is curiously named after the reptile archaeopteryx lithographica, which was the first to develop feathers for flight, thus making its motto “Arc’teryx is evolution in action”.
Can Ski
Can Ski specializes in high quality downhill ski equipment for Whistler Blackcomb in the winter, and all the equipment needed for biking in the Mountain Bike Park in the summer. Located in the Blackcomb area, it is in a key area for athletes who climb to the top of the mountains. In addition, when you hire our services, Whistler Ski Experience offers discounts at all CanSki stores.
As you can see, Whistler’s stores are characterized by having a very wide offer in all types of equipment for mountain sports. In addition, its stores are characterized by having experts in the field with many years of experience. If you need any material related to the mountains and nature, Whistler Village is the ideal place for you.