In Japan, there is a term for immersing oneself in a forest and finding peace and tranquility among trees. Shinrin yoku, or forest bathing, can inspire a sense of both calm and awe. Whether you’re walking in a pine forest, lying on the ground gazing up at the leaves of an aspen tree, or leaning against the giant trunk of an ancient cedar, there’s something sacred about being in the presence of trees.

Coming to the Audain Art Museum (AAM) this fall, Karin Bubaš’s stunning photographs have a mysterious “film noir” feel like they’ve been spliced from the screen of an Alfred Hitchcock or Michelangelo Antonioni movie.

Canadian artist Gathie Falk has been an innovator and a visionary for more than six decades. The incredible diversity of her artwork, whether in painting, ceramic and bronze sculpture, photography, or video, celebrates certain domestic and everyday themes.

Manabu Ikeda’s groundbreaking new exhibition, Flowers from the Wreckage, at the Audain Art Museum (AAM), is the art icon’s first major solo show in North America. And visitors to the exhibition, which runs from June 24 to Oct. 9 in the AAM’s Tom and Teresa Gautreau Galleries, can expect an unforgettable experience.

Giving you the inside information on what’s happening, what’s fun, and what’s new in Whistler. Learn more about environmental sustainability and local food production; get an update on enjoying Whistler’s parks; explore WB’s summertime activities.

Whistler’s restaurants have you covered for tasty food & drink. Check out the freshly opened Mekong Whistler, offering authentic fine Thai cuisine and expertly crafted refreshing cocktails.

There’s something about looking up at Whistler’s beautiful mountains and lush forests that immediately makes you want to take a deep breath and relax.

Whistler’s spectacular scenery is the backdrop for an exceptional variety of activities. So, why don’t you try these unforgettable Whistler experiences this season? Experience an ecological TreeTrek tour with Ziptrek; test your driving skills on an off-road buggy tour in the Callaghan Valley with Canadian Wilderness Adventures; enjoy an authentic French cheese tasting for aprés on your patio, by the lake or at a summer concert; and after all that activity, relax in the peaceful surrounds of Scandinave Spa.

Visit Whistler’s exceptional Adele Campbell Fine Art in the Westin Resort & Spa to admire an array of artistic talent and find that unique piece for your home. From Canadian landscapes and wildlife to one-of-a-kind sculptures to spectacular photography.

Whistler’s spectacular scenery is the backdrop for an exceptional variety of activities. So, why don’t you try these unforgettable Whistler experiences this season? Experience a breathtaking heli adventure with No Limits Helicopters; embark on a snowshoe and sauna adventure with Canadian Wilderness Adventures; engage in local art and culture at the Audain Art Museum and the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.