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For the 2.1 million people who visit every year, Whistler is the backdrop for the vacation of a lifetime. But for the roughly 10,000 people who call Whistler their full-time home, Whistler is the backdrop for everyday life – an everyday life that happens to be infused with outdoor activities, towering mountains, and a healthy […]

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 […]

**NOTE: This event has now been postponed to November 8 See the world’s best oyster shuckers, bartenders and mixologists come to Whistler to take part in one awesome competition! That’s what’s happening on September 16 at Whistler Golf Club, when the Annual Bearfoot Bistro World Oyster Invitational and Bloody Caesar Battle takes place. Again this […]

The Bizarre Bazaar is Whistler’s original artisan market, featuring over 100 artisan vendors from up and down the Sea to Sky and Lower Mainland. This year’s event is taking place on November 28-29 at the Whistler Conference Centre. Check out the stalls and discover some unique treasures whilst helping support local businesses. For the fourth […]

Cornucopia is an incredible 11-day food and drink festival that takes place in Whistler from November 5-15. Experience the best local and regional restaurants, chefs, producers, distilleries and wineries. For food and drink lovers this really is the pinnacle of dining, with visitors from all over the world coming to enjoy the wonders of the […]

When fall comes to Whistler you may notice a change, not just in the weather and the look of the landscape, but in the town itself. During what is commonly referred to as “Shoulder Season” the village takes on a new, mellower life. There are fewer crowds or major events and there is generally a […]

The Whistler Writers Festival (previously the Whistler Readers and Writers Festival) returns from October 15-18. The annual event celebrates everything written and provides a chance to meet authors, hear guest speakers and attend workshops on writing and publishing. It is also the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people and discuss writing. There are a number […]

Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat before going on a hike or wanting a good hearty meal to start your day, you’ll find something to satisfy your taste buds in Whistler. With so many options in the village it […]

The Whistler Longboard festival is a three-day downhill skateboard event held at the Olympic Village in Whistler.

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 […]