The innovative cocktail scene in Whistler, with its beautiful glassware, thoughtful garnishes and on-trend complex flavours, may have once invited serious feelings of FOMO (fear of missing out) for non-alcohol imbibers yearning for a range of choices beyond boring water, juice or pop.

Whistler has you covered for tasty food & drink and unique gifts. Fuel-up with a delicious and nutritious smoothie at Hundo-P The Smoothie Bar; whatever the time of day, check out the menu at RMU Blackcomb, and while you are waiting for your coffee or wrap, browse their selection of high-quality craft skis; enjoy a Bow & Arrows third wave coffee and indulge in a slice of local bread, toasted and topped with your choice of sweet or savoury or savour a freshly made Liége waffle, and browse their selection of thoughtful retail items from ethical producers with aligned environmental values.

With so much anxiety-inducing talk of “social bubbles” these days, how pleasant to think pink and sip on sparkling bubbles instead! We asked three Whistler sommeliers to talk us through their favourite pink picks when it comes to sparkling wine. Perfect to pair with food, superb to sip on the patio and probably one of the few alcoholic beverages you can order with brunch and still feel gloriously glam, here’s our salute to rosé sparkling wine.

While craft beer is now a burgeoning industry across North America, British Columbia has a long tradition of experimental, small-batch brewing. Today, the craft beer industry is bubbling up like the foamy head on a fresh pint.

Humans have formed relationships between art and nature since the first images were sketched on cave walls millennia ago. Landscape and wildlife artists, through the meditative and immersive character of their artistic process, can teach us how to appreciate nature beyond the quick-Instasnap-

Whistler is known far and wide as a place for outdoor adventure, but there’s a side to the Whistler Valley that pre-dates its time as a top-ranked four-season resort — by millennia, in fact. Whistler offers a unique opportunity to explore many pieces of Indigenous art while also enjoying the outdoors visiting our neighbourhoods, parks and Olympic legacy venues.

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.

Not long ago, Squamish was one of British Columbia’s best-kept secrets as a tourist destination. For decades, the logging town at the north end of Howe Sound was mostly regarded as a stop-off along Highway 99 between Vancouver and Whistler. In recent years, however, Squamish has emerged as a thriving venue for all sorts of adventures — from tame to hardcore.

Nestled in a fertile, verdant valley surrounded by incredible mountain peaks, the community of Pemberton is a hidden gem in the heart of the Coast Mountains. Located just 25 minutes north of Whistler, Pemberton (known to locals as Spud Valley) enjoys a slightly warmer and sunnier climate.