One of the questions I’m most often asked is “where can I see bears in Whistler?”. And I get it – they’re fascinating creatures, plus bear cubs are super cute! However, I’ve seen people go searching for bears on their…
Whistler’s 20/21 Ski Season: What You Need to Know
Things are different this year and that includes visiting our favourite destinations and doing our favourite activities, like skiing. First things first, Whistler is very much open in 2021. However, Vail Resorts, parent company to Whistler Blackcomb, made the decision…
TRAIN WRECK HIKE
Train Wreck Hike is probably one of the hikes (let’s be honest, it’s more of a walk) that I recommend most for anyone looking for things to do during the summer in Whistler. I honestly think it’s one of the…
FOUR LAKES TRAIL HIKE IN SQUAMISH
Alice Lake Provincial Park is one of my fave go-to places for hiking or trail running in Squamish. The park contains a campground, four lakes, and a series of hiking and biking trails, and is about five kilometers north of…
CROOKED FALLS HIKE IN SQUAMISH
One thing I love about Squamish British Columbia is how mild the climate is. There are so many great summer hikes that you can enjoy through the fall, like the Crooked Falls Hike, and even well into the winter months….
DECKER LOOP HIKE ON BLACKCOMB MOUNTAIN
Of all the trails in Whistler BC, these Blackcomb Mountain hikes might be the least known but have the best views. Decker Loop and Overlord Trail have been two of my favourite hikes but now that the new Blackcomb Gondola…
BLACKCOMB ASCENT TRAIL HIKE
With cooler, wetter weather in Whistler this year and a busy travel schedule, my hiking has gotten off to a slow start. However, sunshine and a long weekend made for the perfect opportunity to get outside and get exploring. The…
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’S CHEAKAMUS LAKE HIKE
Cheakamus Lake may best be known as that beautiful turquoise Whistler lake glistening in the backdrop of any photo taken on Whistler Mountain in the summer. But locals know that because of its low lying location, Cheakamus Lake is a great…
EXPLORING WHISTLER ICE CAVES BY HELICOPTER
When Doug Washer, President and CEO of Head-Line Mountain Holidays, asks you if you’re free on a Tuesday, trust me – you are. This is how I came to find myself climbing into a fire engine red helicopter at approximately…
5 PLACES TO EAT IN WHISTLER WHERE RESERVATIONS AREN’T REQUIRED
Updated November 2019 Whistler dining reservations are hard to come by in the height of the beautiful, but busy, winter ski season. However, there are several restaurants in Whistler that don’t require reservations so I thought I’d share my five…
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…
