The Ascent Trail on Blackcomb Mountain may be one of the most accessible hikes from Whistler Village. It starts right from the upper village, just behind the Fairmont Chateau Whistler (or the family adventure zone if you’re more familiar with…
RIVER STAND-UP PADDLING
If you love stand-up paddling and you love beer, then Pemberton’s newest adventure operator has an offering that’s up your alley. Or river, as the case may be. The Mountain Beaver Adventure Company recently launched an experience they’ve aptly named…
A Unique Place to Stay: Glamping in Whistler
Every time I visited Scandinave Spa or biked nearby as I often did, my curiosity about the unique place to stay at the neighbouring yurts at Riverside Resort in Whistler was piqued. Just a four minute drive north of Whistler…
A Guide to Whistler’s Lakes
Whistler, Canada is internationally recognized as a world-class ski resort yet it’s still pretty unknown as a summer destination. I’m often asked, “Are there lakes in Whistler?” There are actually FIVE Whistler lakes, and you can walk or bike to…
3 Whistler Adrenaline Activities
There’s no shortage of things to see and do in Whistler but if you’re like me, you like to push the boundaries on occasion. Here are three of my favourite Whistler adrenaline activities to add to your bucket list for…
Rainbow Lake Hike
July is a great time to start hitting intermediate hikes, like Rainbow Lake. It has some challenging bits but also offers suspension bridges, alpine meadows, and spectacular views. Rainbow Lake Hike The hike to Rainbow Lake is 16 kilometers (10…
WHISTLER’S NEW SUSPENSION BRIDGE
There’s a fun new attraction in Whistler that will be taking sightseeing on Whistler Blackcomb to, literally, a whole new level. A 130 meter (427 feet) long suspension bridge opened Canada Day weekend (July 1, 2018) at the top of…
Whistler Crater Rim Trail Hike
Whistler Crater Rim Trail is a lesser-known hike of moderate difficulty. Given the abundance of hiking trails in the Whistler mountain area, you’d think we have unlimited options to choose from in June however the reality is there is a…
5 Whistler Restaurants That Don’t Require Reservations
Updated November 2019Whistler restaurant reservations are hard to come by in the height of the beautiful, but busy, winter ski season. However, there are several eateries that don’t require reservations so I thought I’d share my five fave here. If…
HOW TO CONQUER WHISTLER BLACKCOMB AS A NEWBIE
*Updated January 2020 I was speaking with my new-to-Whistler colleague recently about how overwhelming a behemoth mountain resort like Whistler Blackcomb is, especially when you are new to skiing and snowboarding. Let’s be honest – as one of the largest…
Fun Things To Do in Whistler for Non-Skiers
Whistler first made its mark as a world class ski resort. As the largest ski resort in North America, it continues to be one of the best places for a winter vacation. However, there are so many fun activities in…
