Given the proximity to Vancouver and the scenic route to Whistler village along the Sea to Sky Highway, people often wonder “Can you do a day trip to Whistler by train?” At the time of writing this (January 2023), there…
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…
High Note Trail Hike on Whistler Mountain
Without question, my favourite hike to do every summer is the Hike Note Trail on Whistler Blackcomb. The views are extraordinary, with vast mountain vistas and the most stunning view of Cheakamus Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park. If you go…
Blackcomb Ascent Trail Hike
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…
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
Updated 2022 – 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…
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…
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…
Whistler’s Cheakamus Lake Hike
Cheakamus Lake Hike goes to what 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…
