Category: Lifestyle

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 […]

Do you feel the need for speed? Have you ever dreamed of being an Olympic skier? Are you the fastest snowboarder on the mountain? If you get your thrills out of racing down the mountain at top speed, then you need to check out Whistler Blackcomb’s Kokanee Valley Race Series. Throughout the winter season, you […]

With over 8,000 acres of terrain and over 200 listed trails, it is not easy picking your favourite run at Whistler Blackcomb. There is just so much on offer across both mountains that it’s hard to even start picking favourites. So, we asked around the office to find people’s top trails, both on and off […]

From the moment the first gondola starts running in November to the last ski out of the season in May, there is always a lot going on around Whistler. There are plenty of one-off events – concerts, festivals, competitions, etc.—but there are also several ongoing events taking place throughout the peak of the winter season. […]

There’s no doubt that Whistler is famous for its snowy slopes and wide array of winter activities. But as it turns out, there’s a lot more to do here than just play in the snow. Whether you’re too sore to even think about spending another day on the mountain, or you were never a fan […]