Showcase Whistler

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I visited this shop over New Year's weekend. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and their…read moreequipment was excellent. My wife said their ski boots were the most comfortable she'd ever worn! Also, they were nice enough to give me a refund on my rentals after I was sick and unable to use the skis they reserved for me. Honestly, by far the best experience I've ever had at a rental shop in Canada or otherwise.

Rented skis from these guys, they were friendly and quick. Good location right by the Whistler &…read moreBlackcomb lifts. They let you store you skis there overnight so you don't have to pay the hotel valet $, which is also very convenient. Check-in and check-out were pretty speedy.

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Located in the Pan Pacific Mountainside

evo Village Sports

4.6(14 reviews)

everyone there is awesome super nice! everybody there you can see loves biking, and all our real…read moremountain bikers. Super nice sick shock!

Very helpful and accommodating. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Gave me all the…read moreinformation I needed for park tickets as well.

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They have finally finished putting a ramp in front of the store.

Evolution Whistler

4.6(21 reviews)

0.2 km

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We heard this was the spot to rent downhill bikes - the hype was justified!…read more The team here gets all your personal stats to adjust the bikes to suit you and your riding style (suspension, reach, and chainstays on the V10) so everything is ready to go when you pick them up. Our bikes were current generation Santa Cruz V10s. They came equipped with Fox 40 & rear coil, SRAM X0 drivetrain, Maven brakes, and Assegai/DHR tires with proper DH casings. The bikes were absolutely dialed and we had a blast riding everything from A-Line to double black tech with them. I've been on rental bikes in the past that were clapped and had soft brakes or wonky derailleurs - that was not the situation here at all. The crew was helpful making some last minute adjustments and locked the bikes up so we could sit down for lunch somewhere. One of the crew (maybe the owner?) also had some great recs for taking our bikes out in Whistler Valley on one of the days we weren't riding the park. We'll be renting from then the next time we visit. Highly recommend!

There are a plethora of bike shops around the Whistler area, and when you search online, this is…read moreone of the more recommended shops due to it being one of the few local, independent shops still around. I'm all for supporting local, but this shop has proved why large conglomerates are able to take over areas so easily. Being a small, independent shop doesn't mean you can get away with providing shoddy services and rude attitudes to your customers, as this place does. I rented a V10 here to ride at the bike park earlier in the summer, and I thought I was being pranked with how poorly tuned the bike was for my weight and size. It's as if they tuned it for a 300+ lb bodybuilder. I inputted my weight (140lbs) and height on the registration sheet, and it seemed to be completely ignored. I get that bike parks are extremely rough on the bikes, but practically maxing out the suspension and tire pressure will do nothing but provide an extremely poor rider experience and also risk injury. Maybe that's the strategy: wear out the riders by practically giving them no suspension so they ride less, resulting in less wear and tear on the bike? I consider myself an advanced rider, and as I did my first run down Crank It Up, I couldn't help but wonder if riding down cobblestones in Paris Roubaix on a tireless road bike would've offered a smoother experience as I was getting absolutely beaten to shreds on the bike. My buddy, a former bike shop mechanic, tinkered around with the tire pressure and so on before we brought it back to the shop to get the bike further adjusted. We were introduced to the presumably lead mechanic, the older Australian gentleman. As we explained the situation and what we did, he began to talk down to us for tinkering with the bike because we could have done some irreparable damage. I get that there are people who foolishly think they know more than they do, but I can't even wrap my head around how much damage we could have done taking air out of the tire or adjusting the compression on the fork. We had a four-day rental and brought the bike back four times within the first two days (not including the returns where we voiced our thoughts) with the same exact complaint before the Australian mechanic seemed fed up with us and decided to check out the suspension, only for them to realize that the bike had a completely damaged suspension and that it needed to be replaced. When you're paying more than $200 a day for a rental, you expect some level of service and functionality from the tool that you're using. Unfortunately, that was not the case for me. Despite all of the "adjustments" that were made, I felt like I was cosplaying as a first-day jackhammer operator riding that bike. My forearms and hands were absolutely beat because of the lack of a working suspension system, and I was mentally drained from the dread I endured knowing I would have to go back to the shop each time for adjustments and endure a condescending interaction with the mechanic. I'm sure the bike shop deals with beginners all the time who have a hard time conveying their experiences or blame the bike for their fatigue when, in reality, it is the physical nature of the sport. However, I ride multiple times a week, have no issues riding some of the more technical parts of the mountain, and conveyed this information to the bike shop, expecting them to be a bit more sympathetic and provide even a baseline level of customer service. Unfortunately, that was not the case. There were several other bike shops that my buddy and I stopped by within the Whistler Village that treated us better than Evolution, despite them being conglomerate-owned. I'm all for supporting local, but I can't in good conscience recommend this place, especially to beginners. With the way they set their bikes up, someone can seriously get injured or worse. If you receive even double the service I did, you'd leave disappointed and feel like your money was wasted. This bike shop is sadly an extremely poor steward of the sport and strongly highlights the negative, pompous attitude of biking culture.

Staff meeting morning

Staff Ride Day!

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Bike Season 2022!

evo Backcountry

4.7(3 reviews)

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Cool little clothing store in Whistler Village! I bought a hilarious t-shirt that has the message:…read more"Don't Feed The Bears - Whistler, Canada!" But the t-shirt has these large bear claw slash marks in red - that are supposed to make it look like a Bear has just torn you a new one! Lots of clothing options here in this little shop! Staff was very nice!

I couldn't find my hiking boots while packing for our trip to Whistler and ended up having to buy a…read morenew pair when we got here. I found this shop on-line and stopped in to see what they had. I found a great pair of hikers at a really reasonable price. The staff were helpful and I was in and out of the store in less than 10 minutes. In the end, I like the hikers I bought at this store way more than the ones I couldn't find at home. They have a lot of gear in this tiny, well-organized shop. I'm sure they would have what you need for any outdoor activity.

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Can-Ski Performance

5.0(2 reviews)

0.6 km

Ive just returned from a wonderful skiing holiday in Whistler…read more CanSki Performance were a big part of what made the holiday so great. Jeff Hunt and his staff were so helpful and made things really easy for my son and I. I called from the UK a few weeks ahead and Jeff was courteous and prompt. He emailed me promptly and gave the best service. I highly recommend CanSki Performance and its staff.

My son split a ski that we had purchased from a different store in Whistler. We went to that store…read moreto warranty it and were told that it would take 2-3 weeks to get an answer back and we would pretty much have to wait. I came into CanSki and spoke with the manager Jeff to try and figure out how to get my son back on the mountain skiing. He offered to contact the Rossignol rep to see what they could do. He was able to get a full warranty replacement and offered the new skis out of his current stock. My son was super stoked to be back on the mountain the next day, sporting a new replacement set of skis. Highest recommendations to Jeff and CanSki!!

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Spicy Sports

4.4(65 reviews)

0.5 km

Super friendly and efficient. Easy to rent skis for those traveling from out of town. We brought…read moreour own boots which made it easier to travel. Nice selection of demo skis too.

I am not one to write reviews. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Simon and Spicy…read moreSports! We had a difficult situation that happened when we were skiing over spring break. Simon went way above and beyond to handle everything. He kept in constant communication and let me know everything that was happening. Again I cannot say enough about what Simon and Blackcomb Spicy rental and ski shop did for us. They are lucky to have an employee like Simon because they are few and far between! I highly recommend them!!

Spicy Sports Blackcomb is located in the Upper Village. Open its doors in 1992.

Find the best fitting boots in Whistler, from a wide range of models and brands. We will find the best fitting boot for you!

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Comor - Go Play Outside

4.6(12 reviews)

0.6 km

Great customer service! Walked in debating whether I wanted to ride the bike park or trails around…read moreBlackcomb, decided on getting the E-MTB package and getting three epic laps on some grade A downhill tracks the guys recommend (double black diamond). Definitely recommend these guys if you're just looking to get out and put some peddling down. Great pricing, and awesome selection of bikes! Thanks again.

I always check in here when I'm in Whistler in the winter. They have a good selection of…read moresnowboards, bindings and boots for men and women. The staff are very knowledgeable about their products. Other shops can be pretty hit or miss. I go here to get good advice.

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Summit Sport

4.0(37 reviews)

I had my boots punched out after a particularly painful spring day. They were quick, cheap,…read moreknowledgeable, and did a great job. Well done folks. My feet thank you!

Friendly staff, ski boot fitters are good, bought new skis and bindings and since I was staying at…read morethe Hilton they told me they'll just put it with the ski valet after they're done so I'll have it the next morning

Rocky Mountain Cross Country Rental Bike

Bike Servicing

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Fanatyk Co Ski & Cycle

4.2(41 reviews)

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Took my teen for a custom boot fitting and they really do a wonderful job! My daughter is very…read morepicky about her ski boot comfort and we were recommended to try Fanatyk Co. they were very patient with her complaints and got her into a custom heat molded liner and boot she can ski in for many years! I will definitely do business with Fanatyk in the future as we go to Whistler annually and they offer a wonderful service!

Excellent service and selection Best boot fitters around and honest staff. Well worth the visit…read more They see you exactly what you need. And don't upsell. Highly recommend.

Looking like winter in Whistler

Bam. Photo'd.

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Well re-equipped for a week of skiing after boot-pack stolen in parking garage

Roots - Whistler

4.2(5 reviews)

I typically love this shop and is a must-stop place when we come to Whistler so I was disappointed…read moreto find they were doing a remodel so they only had about 1/3 of their shop and that was pretty much only sweatshirts and sweatpants. They typically have a lot of outdoor stuff like gloves, hats and scarves, etc. There were 3 women working there and they were all standing around the register chatting with each other. There were about 3-5 customers that came and went while I was there, and they didnt move or offer to help anyone. So disappointing overall.

I love Roots!!!…read more Roots is a super cute and trendy store. They have men's, women's, and children's apparel. They are definitely known for their hoodies because they have one for just about everyone. When I went in they had an up to 50% off sale and I was able to purchase a couple hoodies for really cheap. I really like their children's apparel. They have some really cute shirts that have Canada on it. Many of their items has the Canadian maple leaf or Canada written somewhere on it. It makes for a great gift to give to someone that doesn't live in Canada or even for yourself. Roots has a signature character or animal that they have on all of their apparel...the beaver. It is really cute and is iconic for roots. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the clothing that you get. It is very soft and thick. This is definitely one of my favorite stores in Canada and I will be back again when I visit.