The Blog

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival is a few short weeks away, and it’s officially time to get excited. In a way, the WSSF is a bittersweet event. On the one hand, it symbolizes the end of winter – once the festival adjourns, one mountain will be closed for skiing, whilst the other’s operating hours […]

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 […]

If you’ve been to Whistler lately – specifically near parking lots 3 and 4 – you’ve probably noticed that a rather substantial building is being built. That would be the future home of the Audain Art Museum, scheduled to open this coming fall. The 56,000 square foot Audain Art Museum will feature both permanent and […]

Simply put, spring break and spring skiing go hand in hand. Whether you’re in the third grade or in third year university, there’s no better way to give your brain a break than to hit the slopes on a bluebird day, banking run after run while working on your goggle tan. Whistler is a prime […]

You’ve probably heard of TEDTalks before. The tagline for this annual conference is “Ideas Worth Spreading” – and that’s exactly what it’s about. TEDTalks brings together a group of brilliant minds to share thoughts, ideas, and short speeches on a topic of their choice. Last year, Vancouver had the honour of hosting TEDTalks for the […]

There are plenty of reasons to shop local: you support local entrepreneurs, you re-invest in the community, you help give the town its local flavour, and you get to check out some pretty cool stuff in the process. It’s a no brainer! Here in Whistler, we’re proud to host the Made in Whistler Winter Market. […]

So you’re thinking about buying your first Whistler home? It may be your first home or it may just be your first home in Whistler. Either way it’s an exciting, but sometimes stressful process. There are lots of things to consider and lots of steps to take before you can receive the keys to your […]

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 […]

After a day on the mountain, there’s nothing better than basking in that post-ski glow in good company (next to unbuckling your ski boots, of course). Many skiers and snowboarders head straight to the closest pub as soon as the mountain closes to indulge in a good old-fashioned après. However, if you’ve got kids in […]