If you have an inquisitive child who is eager to learn more about the place they’re exploring, visit the Whistler Visitor Centre and pick up a free Whistler Wonders Activity Book. These beautifully illustrated booklets are designed for four different age ranges and focus on the natural wonders of Whistler.
Local Vibe – Whistler’s Best Spots for Après Music
Bronwyn Preece | Images by Joern Rohde
Après is French for “after”… the precious moments after being on the slopes all day, and before the evening’s plans take over. The ritual of après — a sanctified tradition across mountain resorts — is the chance to raise a glass and kick up…
Whistler’s Winter Wellness Awakening
Caroline Egan
The alarm goes off at 6 a.m. Back at home, you might hit snooze. But here in Whistler, you’re wide awake, not because you have to be, but because you want to be.
Dine Around the World in Whistler
Nikki Bayley | Images by Joern Rohde
For a relatively small town, Whistler packs a mighty punch when it comes to international cuisine — having attracted a talented array of chefs from around the globe who bring their regional expertise, often family recipes, and traditional techniques to fuse with the bounty of the Pacific Northwest and…
Whistler Blackcomb 60 Years Young
Caroline Egan
On Jan. 15, 1966, roughly 300 people gathered at the Creekside base of Whistler Mountain for opening day. The drive from Vancouver required navigating a single-lane gravel road,
A Journey Through 10 Years of the Audain Art Museum
Katherine Fawcett
On March 12, 2016, a striking new building opened quietly in Whistler, changing the cultural landscape of British Columbia. Born from the vision of philanthropists Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa, the Audain Art Museum (AAM) set out to create a place where world-class art could coexist with the landscape, histories, and communities that inspired it.
The Winter Side of Whistler
David Burke | Images by Joern Rohde
Winter Side of Whistler By David Burke | Images By Joern RohdeWWhile some say summertime is the best time in Whistler — and if you’re here, you may have an opinion about that! — wintertime activities and ambiance undoubtedly put …
Squamish
Stunning Views, Abundant Recreation
David Burke | Images by Joern Rohde
n the language of the people who have inhabited the head of Howe Sound for millennia, Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) means “mother of the wind.” To those who love wind sports, the brisk breezes that blow in both summer and winter make it a mecca for their favourite form of outdoor, on-the-water recreation.
Pemberton
Laid-back Vibe, Adventurous Spirit
Steve Fisher | Images by Joern Rohde
The laid-back community of Pemberton has a few things in common with Whistler — mountains and a focus on outdoor adventure among them — but is, in some ways, the resort community’s polar opposite.
Vancouver – Vibrant Hub of Canada’s West Coast
David Burke | Images by Joern Rohde
If you’re a first-time visitor with only a couple of days to explore Vancouver, Canada’s West Coast hub and the country’s largest urban area west of Toronto, you’ve got some decisions to make. Do you want to focus on art and culture? Dining? Shopping? Sightseeing? Or some combination of the above?