Whitefish

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Whitefish is a small town in Montana, near Glacier National Park. The population was 6,357 at the 2020 census.

Whitefish Halal Travel Guide

Downtown-whitefish-2006 - Downtown Whitefish

Whitefish is a historic town in the northern Flathead Valley. Situated on the southern end of Whitefish Lake, Whitefish was founded in 1905 as a stopover for the Great Northern Railroad. Traditional industries in Whitefish have included logging, ranching, and farming.

Today the town offers recreational activities including skiing, water sports, climbing and exploring. Whitefish Mountain Resort to the north of town offers excellent skiing in the winter, and Glacier National Park to the east is a major hiking and camping destination. Flathead Lake to the south is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi and features many opportunities for water sports and boating.

Travel as a Muslim to Whitefish

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By Plane

The Whitefish Airport GPS 48.4075, -114.3008 {{FAA LID|58S is a small airfield for public general aviation use. The airport is on the east side of town along Armory Rd.

For commercial flights and the nearest airport is:

• Glacier Park International Airport IATA Code: FCA GPS: 48.3077, -114.2528 located roughly miles 11.5 southeast of town on U.S. Highway 2. - Glacier_Park_International_Airport The nearest commercial airport to Kalispell, Whitefish and Glacier National Park is served by the following:
  Horizon Air as Alaska Airlines (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seattle); Seasonally to/from Portland_(Oregon)|Portland
  Allegiant (Las Vegas#By plane|Las Vegas; Seasonally from Los Angeles and Oakland)
  Delta and Skywest dba Delta Connection (Minneapolis#By_plane|Minneapolis-St Paul and Salt Lake City#By plane|Salt Lake City)
  Gojet and Skywest dba United Express (Denver International Airport|Denver)
  Currently there are no public transportation available from the airport into town. It's either by rental car, taxi or ride sharing. The airport is also the nearest U.S. airport for going up to Calgary and Edmonton in Canada.

By car

To access Whitefish from the south, you can take either Exit 96 on I-90 near Missoula and head north on U.S. 93.

Whitefish is accessible from Canada at several border crossings. From Calgary and the fastest route is to go southwest on the Crowsnest Highway 3, passing through Fernie. Continue south on hwy 3 until it crosses with Hwy 93. Take that south through the Roosville border crossing and the town of Eureka until hitting Whitefish. Driving time is approx. 5 hours.

Whitefish is accessible several ways from Regina. One could take the Trans-Canada Hwy 1 west to Calgary and then follow the route explained above, which would take about 12-13 hours. Another is to take Hwy 6 south to Plentywood, and take Hwy 16 south to Culbertson. Take Hwy 2 west through Glasgow and Havre until eventually hitting Whitefish. This takes approx. 13 hours.

Travel on a Bus in Whitefish

• Airport Shuttle Express - ☎ +1 403 509-4799 - Scheduled bus & shuttle services between Kalispell, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and the Calgary Airport as well as local lal-tours/ sightseeing tours for group charters.
• Flathead Transit - (Bus stop) Whitefish Amtrak Station 500 Depot Street GPS: 48.4134, -114.3359 Bus stop in front of the train station ☎ +1 406 675-2700 x1352, +1 406 275-8700 - $31 o.w. - Bus operated by the Confederated Salish & Kootnai Tribes with the help of Montana D.O.T. and in partnership with Greyhound Lines (as booking agent) for travel up to Whitefish through Avaro, Arlee, Ravalli, Street Ignatius, Pablo, Paulson, Lakeside and Kalispell along US Hwy 93. Passengers transfer to Jefferson Lines in Missoula#By bus|Missoula to get to additional destinations.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Whitefish

See also: Rail travel in the United States

Amtrak serves Whitefish with its Empire Builder route, which runs west to Spokane#By train|Spokane and Seattle/Portland (Oregon)|Portland and east through the northern Plains, terminating at Chicago#By train|Chicago. The historic Whitefish Amtrak GPS 48.413558,-114.335683, built in a Tudor Revival style is the busiest in Montana and is located at 500 Depot Street, near downtown.

Get Around

Walking, driving, or biking are ways to get around Whitefish. The local taxi service, Drive 4 U Web: ), can aid in getting around Whitefish and the surrounding area and does shuttles to and from the airport and amtrak stations. During the ski season there is a snow bus shuttle from the town to the ski resort.

Travel on a Bus in Whitefish

• Big Mountain Commercial Association's SNOW Bus and Glacier Park Express - ☎ +1 406 253-9192 - The Big Mountain Commercial Association is a non-profit public trade association that raises funds to pay for common services and programs. These include funding for the SNOW bus, Glacier Park Express, Big Mountain Road winter maintenance and the Big Mountain Summer & Spring Brewfest, and the Winter Winefest.
• Flathead County Eagle Transit - ☎ +1 406 758-5728 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-18:00 Check Schedules $1 per ride operates local buses between Columbia Falls, Kalispell, Whitefish and in-town shuttle within Whitefish and Kalispell.

What to See

Glacier mountain range - Glacier Mountain Range

• Whitefish Lake is on the Northwest corner of the town. Walking distance to downtown and there is a state park and city beach on the shores. It is roughly 3300 acres and popular in summer for boating. There are public access boat launches, with a small marina at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake. The Lodge also rents boats and jet skis.
• Glacier National Park is only 27 miles to the west of Whitefish along US 2 to West Glacier. Many backpackers and adventurers use Whitefish as a staging point for expeditions into the park.

• Whitefish Museum - 500 Depot Street ☎ +1 406-862-0067 | Opening Hours: Winter: Monday - Saturday: 11AM Monday - 3PM. Summer: Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 4PM Call about Sundays in Summer Free Historical museum operated by Stumptown Historical Society. Learn about the logging and railroad industry and the impacts they had on Flathead Valley.

What to Do

• 'Whitefish Mountain Resort (known formerly as Big Mountain), just north of the city on the aptly named Big Mountain. Offers a wide variety of terrain, from moguls to powder to bunny hills. Many businesses, including a few hotels, operate at the base of the hill.
• Golf Big Mountain also operates as a golf resort in the summer. The Whitefish Lake Golf Club, just west of the city on the lake is also worth checking.
• Hike and Bike Big Mountain has several hiking and biking trails in the summer. Glacier National Park has 735 miles of trails. Glacier Guides offers day-hiking and multi-day backpacking adventures in Glacier National Park.
• Fish Fly fishing is the choice in and around Whitefish. Close to the Flathead River, trout fishing is ample during summer and fall. There are two fly shops in Whitefish. There are many lakes in the area that support fishing, though rivers are better. Montana Raft offers guided fishing trips on the Middle Fork and North Fork of the Flathead Rivers.
• Boating Water sports form kayaking down the lazy flowing Whitefish River to water skiing across Whitefish Lake can be enjoyed. Boats can be rented from local business. Montana Raft offers guided rafting or raft rentals for the Middle Fork and North Fork of the Flathead Rivers.
• Whitefish Mountain Resort GPS 48.4805,-114.3576 - located in Whitefish

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Whitefish

The downtown area has many family-run stores. In the southern part are larger chain stores such as Safeway. In the same area is a small shopping mall, which includes a Super 1 supermarket and a cinema.

For cross-border shoppers and the commercial area just south of the city in Kalispell on Highway 93 has all the national big-box chains you need.

Halal Restaurants in Whitefish

Fast food options in Whitefish include McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), Taco John's, Wendy's, and Dairy Freeze. Pizzas by the slice can be purchased at 2nd Street Pizzeria.

Mid-range

• Great Northern Grill | GPS:

• McKenzie River Pizzeria - Gourmet pizza and pastas.
• Bulldog Saloon | GPS:

• Quickee's Sandwich Shop | GPS:

• Pescado Blanco - Mexican food.
• Mambo Italiana - Italian.

There are also several standard pizza places that offer delivery. These are 2nd Street Pizzeria, Stageline Pizzeria, Downtown Pizzeria and Pizzas Hut.

For breakfast; Loula's Cafe, The Buffalo Cafe and The Red Caboose Diner are all options.

With the exceptions of Pizzas Hut and Stageline Pizzeria, all of these options are in or within walking distance of the downtown area.

There are a few luxury dining options in the Whitefish area. The Boat Club and Whitefish Lake Restaurant offer a standard selection of entrees. Tupelo's is a Cajun-themed menu.

• The Boat Club | GPS:

• Lodge at Whitefish Lake | GPS:

• Tupelo's | GPS:

• Whitefish Lake Restaurant | GPS: at the golf course

• The Great Northern Grill - 27 Central Ave GPS: 48.411903, -114.336438 Cnr 1st and Central Ave ☎ +1 406-862-2816 - Two full bars and a kitchen (consisting of burgers/sandwiches mostly). An outdoor deck is provided to allow for smoking, which is prohibited inside the café. Live music three times a week, swimmingpool tables, shuffleboard and ping pong provide the entertainment. Usually is the busiest bar in town.

• The Great Northern Brewing Company | 2 Central Ave #1 GPS: 48.412327, -114.337230 - In the downtown area at Formerly the Black Star Brewing Company, it does not have tours, but operates a tasting room open from noon to 8PM. It can be rented out for private functions. Also provides wireless internet access.
• Bulldog Saloon - 144 Central Ave GPS: 48.410791, -114.337077 - It is smoke-free, and children are welcome.

• Remington Bar and Casino | 130 Central Ave GPS: 48.410966, -114.337040 two doors down from The Bulldog - Containing two full bars, it has two poker tables, shuffleboard and three swimmingpool tables. It also has the only dartboard (electronic) in town.

• Palace Bar | 125 Central Ave GPS: 48.411095, -114.336498 ☎ +1 406-862-2428 - A small bar across the street from the Remington. A popular hangout for local residents and those looking to escape the throngs, The Palace maintains a good crowd throughout the week.

• Caseys | 101 Central Ave GPS: 48.411503, -114.336542 Across 1st Street from the Great Northern Grill ☎ +1 406-862-8150 - The oldest building in Whitefish. Casey's is busiest on the weekends when it employs a DJ to play hip-hop and attracts a younger crowd.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Whitefish

Whitefish - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Whitefish, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Whitefish. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Whitefish and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Whitefish. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Whitefish. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inWhitefish: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Whitefish.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Whitefish: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Whitefish, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Whitefish.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Whitefish, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Whitefish, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Whitefish and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Whitefish, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Whitefish, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Whitefish without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Whitefish is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Whitefish.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Whitefish is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Whitefish, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are many lodging options available in and around Whitefish. They range from four star luxury, to budget, to vacation homes and condominiums.

Mid-range

• Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge - 6510 Highway 93 South GPS: 48.396657, -114.336454 1 Mile South of Downtown Whitefish ☎ +1 406-862-2569 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: 11:00 The Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge offers rooms with king or queen sized beds. Suites-featuring a fire place, hot tub, and wet bar- are also available. This pet-friendly hotel has specially designated rooms available for guests who wish to travel with their dogs and/or cats
• Glacier Mountain Lodge | 2347 Middle Road GPS: 48.299995, -114.173193 ☎ +1 406-892-2661

Luxury

• The Lodge at Whitefish Lake | 1380 Wisconsin Ave GPS: 48.431205, -114.342184 The Lodge is a full service resort a few miles from the heart of Whitefish. There is an outdoor swimmingpool and hot tub, full service day spa, concierge service, marina and private beach. The Boat Club restaurant is fine dining and there is also a full service bar, both offer spectacular views of the lake.
• Grouse Mountain Lodge | 2 Fairway Dr GPS: 48.409424, -114.359826 Three miles west of downtown. The Whitefish Lake Golf Club is directly across the street. An indoor pool, driving range, tennis courts, and sauna highlight the amenities. They also provide a free shuttle service to downtown. Dining at the resort ranges from casual to formal.

Telecommunications in Whitefish

• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce - 307 Spokane Ave, Ste. #103 ☎ +1 406 862-3501 | Opening Hours: Mon=Fri 9AM=5PM

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