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Living in Whistler

Whistler is a city in Canada. Whistler had a population of 13,537 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 17.41% at the end of 2021. The foreign population count was 3,320 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Whistler?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Whistler.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Whistler counted 10,065 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Whistler yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings10,065 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings5,597 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Work and income

Whistler's employment rate reached 66.8% at the end of 2021. Labour force participation in Whistler stood at 81% at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Whistler?

The unemployment rate is about 17.4 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 17.41 % · Statistics Canada8
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Whistler is 17.4%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–18Whistler 17.4%1 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate66.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,870 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate17.41 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Whistler. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Whistler. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYWS3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Whistler. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For newcomers to Canada.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Whistler.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 levels for Whistler stood at 4.4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Is the air quality good in Whistler?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.4 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.42 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Whistler annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.4PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Whistler is 4.4 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–5Whistler 4.412 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–111 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.42 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 4.79 · Feb 5.21 · Mar 5.55 · Apr 11.52 · May 23.56 · Jun 30.48 · Jul 30.18 · Aug 29.58 · Sep 28.84 · Oct 22.35 · Nov 9.18 · Dec 3.8 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -29.82 · Feb -29.04 · Mar -30.02 · Apr -16.17 · May -11.4 · Jun -3.19 · Jul 1.41 · Aug -0.13 · Sep -4.52 · Oct -15.02 · Nov -31.64 · Dec -32.64 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -5.6 · Feb -6.38 · Mar -3.96 · Apr -1.56 · May 3.76 · Jun 9.26 · Jul 13 · Aug 12.81 · Sep 8.86 · Oct 2.69 · Nov -3.2 · Dec -6.88 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Sainte-Marie13,523 residentsSaint-Amable13,564 residentsTerrace13,384 residentsThompson13,707 residentsWarman13,771 residentsDawson Creek13,220 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 240 km² comprised Whistler at the end of 2021. The city had 5,595 households at the end of 2021. The population density of Whistler stood at 58.3 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Whistler?

The published population was 13,537 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Whistler residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport75.5%Foreign residents24.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area240 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area240 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share24.73 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents3,320 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density58.3 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population13,537 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Whistler by year, residents8,77110,77612,78014,7852001200520092015202213,537residents

Population rose 43.6% between 2001 and 2022, from 9,427 to 13,537.

Is Whistler a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Student57%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 45–69%
Family44%strong on family, weak on safety · range 32–56%
Retirement56%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 42–70%
Foreign residents3,320 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population13,537 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings10,065 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate66.8 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,870 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate17.41 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households5,595 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate81 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Whistler when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Whistler?

The published population was 13,537 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Whistler?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.4 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Whistler?

The unemployment rate is about 17.4 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Whistler?

The median gross salary is 1,870 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Whistler?

3,320 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Whistler a good place to live?

Whistler may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Whistler, Canada: salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/whistler/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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