Category: Lifestyle

While most of the province is currently pre-occupied with all things autumn, here in Whistler, we have one particular season on our mind: WINTER. Now that we’re just a month or so away from the official mountain opening, we’re making our lists and checking them twice to make sure that nothing will be holding us […]

Whistler is an amazing place year round, whether you love snow, sun, piste, dirt or everything in between. However, due to the fact that the area is actually rainforest you will find times when it just rains. When the rain hits it can sometimes be difficult to know what to do, but you’ll be pleased […]

Whistler is famous for its skiing and snowboarding in the winter, as well as its hugely popular bike park. But it is less known for having some of the best and easily accessible x-country and all-mountain trails. Scattered all over the village and surrounding areas are incredibly well maintained world-class bike trails. Not to mention […]

Whistler has some fantastic hikes right on the doorstep, and difficulties to suit everyone’s taste. Whether you prefer casual walks, great views or intense climbs, there is something to please you. This week we’re looking at possibly the most difficult local hike – Wedgemount Lake. Although only 1100 metres up, this height is covered in only 7km! However, […]

Christmas came early in Whistler this year! The Whistler Mountain Bike Park opened two weeks early on May 2, 2015, and judging by the number of mountain bikes around town, bikers couldn’t be happier. Best park in the world The Whistler Mountain Bike Park is known for being one of the best parks in the […]

These days, two bucks won’t get you very far. It’s not even enough to buy a coffee in some cafes. But Whistler’s mountain bike enthusiasts know that a toonie is all you need for a night of trail-tackling fun. The Toonie Ride is a summertime tradition in Whistler: every Thursday from April 30 through to […]

As much as Whistler has to offer, it’s always nice to get out of the village once in a while. And, with summer just around the corner we thought we’d let you in on some of our favourite day trips near Whistler. Pemberton for lunch Just north of Whistler is the small town of Pemberton. […]

Spring has officially sprung! It’s felt like spring for a while here in Whistler. By now, we’ve fine-tuned our spring skiing habits (as evidenced by traces of goggle tans appearing on faces around town). If you’re hoping to brush up on your spring skiing how-tos, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what you need […]

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better place to be than Whistler. You couldn’t ask for more with beautiful alpine views, snow capped mountains, evergreen forests and a whole host of romantic activities. So if you’re looking for a way to spend Valentine’s Day in Whistler we thought we’d give you a little […]

When you think of skiing in Whistler, you probably picture someone sliding down the slopes of Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain. But there’s a whole different type of skiing that’s well worth trying in Whistler: that would be cross-country skiing. Cross-country skiing, or Nordic skiing, is one of those sports that’s a ton of fun whether […]