Sunshine, music, good vibes, laughter — and great food and drink! It’s the recipe that we have all been waiting for, and it’s being served right now on patios throughout Whistler.

We have all become home bar “experts” over the past year, but most of us haven’t gone beyond the basics. So, raise a super-fancy, drink-appropriate glass to the prospect of delicious craft cocktails once more!

There’s just something about the scent of evergreens in the air and the sight of eagles soaring overhead after a day of exploring the breathtaking mountains and enjoying fun-packed adventure in Sea to Sky Country that beckons for a great beer — or two.

Whistler has you covered for tasty food & drink. We were lucky enough to have the Park Eats program this past summer and hope that it will return for the summer of 2022.

There are few pleasures as simple — and delicious — as savouring wine paired perfectly with the season. Just as winter calls for curling up beside the fire, swirling a big red in your glass, summer cries out for crisp, fresh, fruit-forward whites to enjoy in the sunshine with friends.

Taking care of yourself has never been more important with the pandemic adding extra stress and anxiety to everyone’s lives, but the truth is, we are not very good at it.

As we emerge from a year like no other, it’s fascinating to see how adaptability, technology, and an enduring passion for art have enabled artists and galleries to thrive.

Find a sweater for every member of the family and so much more at Amos & Andes, The Whistler Sweater Shop; get all the winter essentials to keep your kids warm and cozy at Mountain Kids Outfitters.

The icy cold weather of winter in the north freezes the lakes and brings snowfall for months on end. While much of the rest of Canada is grumbling about shovelling driveways, Whistler locals and visitors alike are gleefully checking the forecast and peeking out windows in anticipation of snowflakes falling on the valley

Visit Whistler’s exceptional galleries to admire an array of artistic talent and perhaps find that unique piece for your home.