{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/whistler","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:49:14.885Z","place":{"city":"Whistler","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":50.11817,"lon":-122.95396},"safety":{"score":90,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":96,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":90,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Very Safe","summary":"Visitors generally feel very safe in Whistler, with a high percentage reporting feeling safe walking alone after dark and a low concern about being mugged or robbed.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":90,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":84,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While property crime is a moderate concern, violent crime is low, and most visitors feel secure walking around day and night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is low, and violent crime is not a significant local problem for visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not explicitly detailed, property crime is rated as a moderate concern, suggesting pickpocketing and bag-snatching are possible in busy tourist spots."},"safeAreas":["Whistler Village","Blackcomb Village","Upper Village","Creekside","Alta Vista","Pine Ridge"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["While not specific to Whistler, be aware of general travel scams such as overcharging for services or fake tour operators, especially in tourist-heavy areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Whistler Village","level":"safe","note":"Highly policed and tourist-focused area, generally very safe."},{"name":"Blackcomb Village","level":"safe","note":"Similar to Whistler Village, with a strong tourist presence and security."},{"name":"Upper Village","level":"safe","note":"Residential and resort area, considered safe for visitors."},{"name":"Creekside","level":"safe","note":"A village base for skiing, safe with good amenities."},{"name":"Alta Vista","level":"safe","note":"Residential neighborhood, generally safe."},{"name":"Pine Ridge","level":"safe","note":"Residential area, considered safe."}]}}