Would you like to know where giant cedar trees reach the sky? Where murals hide under bridges? How the First Nations use broadleaf plantain, or how Whistler landed the Olympics? These answers and more can all be found in the palm of your hand, allowing you to dig deeper into Whistler.

Whistler’s culinary scene has a new star, and it’s shining brightly for breakfast and dinner. Lorette Brasserie, the latest venture from Jay and James Paré’s restaurant group (joining sister restaurants Caramba and Quattro), has officially opened. On the menu is a fusion of classic French techniques with Québécois inspiration and Pacific Northwest ingredients. The gorgeous room, complete with details such as a hand-painted ceiling and enviable green subway-tiled kitchen walls, brings a wow factor to the Whistler dining scene.

The curve of the wooden bridge came up fast. Am I far enough to the left that my back tire won’t slip off? Am I going too slow? Ugh, my foot isn’t on the pedal right! I felt an all-too-familiar sense of panic start to take over my body.

Did you know that British Columbia has nine officially recognized regional Geographic Indications (GIs), designated grape-growing regions where wine is produced? The Okanagan Valley is the best known, but there are many unique and delicious wines to be found in other GIs across the province.

Imagine standing in a cathedral-like cave, but instead of chiselled stone arching above you, the ceilings and walls are a stunning blue, and the architect is Mother Nature herself. But that’s not where the wonder starts on a tour with No Limits Heli Adventures. The experience begins in the sky.

It’s a great time to focus on British Columbia’s thriving craft distillery scene. Since the laws changed in 2013 to allow craft distillers to open tasting rooms and sell directly to consumers, B.C. has been at the heart of Canada’s craft

Those who choose Whistler as a summertime holiday getaway do so for a dizzying array of reasons, among them stunning alpine scenery, pristine lakes, varied and vibrant dining options, world-class artistic and cultural attractions, and thrill-a-minute outdoor adventures. For the sheer variety of activities and attractions, few (if any) places can match it.

This summer, a rare hush will fall over the airy galleries of the Audain Art Museum (AAM). But lean in closely, and you’ll hear it: the scratch of graphite, the swirl of pastel, the whispered thoughts of artists at work. Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault, on display until Oct. 13, is a breathtaking exhibition that pulls 130 works from the archives of the National Gallery of Canada’s (NGC) renowned Prints and Drawings collection into the Sea to Sky spotlight.

Whether you’re eating your way around the menu with friends, sharing dishes, or just like to eat a little lighter in the summer months, small plates are the answer, and they don’t skimp on flavour.
Check out some of our favourite Whistler chefs and their summer menu small plates which showcase the very best B.C. or cross-Canadian ingredients. Discover the seasonal summer flavours of Canada with every bite — and don’t forget to share!

Whistler’s Sasquatch Turns 10Story by Dee Raffo | Images courtesy Ziptrek EcotoursDid that headline catch your attention? No, Whistler doesn’t have a friendly, forest-dwelling Sasquatch you can take a selfie with, but it does have a monster of a zipline. …