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Whistler
Locals say Sea to Sky · “Sea to Sky”, “Spud Valley”
Where rivers run gold and peaks touch the sky
Glacial lake turquoiseCoast Mountain forest greenLillooet sunset orange
Welcome to the Sea to Sky country, where the mountains meet the river valleys. Whether you're here for the powder or the potatoes, you'll find a community that loves the outdoors and each other.
Clubs for Whistler
No clubs for Whistler yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Whistler. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
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Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Whistler. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Showcases the art, history, and culture of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations.
- Joffre Lakes Provincial Park Turquoise glacial lakes and a challenging hike.
- Whistler Village Pedestrian-only alpine village with shops, restaurants, and après.
- Seton Lake Deep blue lake near Lillooet with a scenic viewpoint.
- Old Suspension Bridge Gold rush-era bridge crossing the Fraser River in Lillooet.
- Brandywine Falls Provincial Park 70m waterfall along the Sea to Sky Highway.
- Outdoors Hike Joffre Lakes trail
- Outdoors Ski or snowboard at Whistler Blackcomb
- With kids Visit the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
- With kids Ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola
- Evenings Après-ski at Whistler Village bars
- Evenings Live music at Pemberton pubs
- Locals love Farm stands
- Locals love Craft breweries
Through the year
- Whistler Film Festival December Independent films and filmmaker Q&As.
- Whistler Village Beer Festival September Craft beer tastings with mountain views.
- Pemberton Fall Fair September Agricultural exhibits, pie contests, and tractor pulls.
- Lillooet Pro Rodeo July Rodeo events and country music in the gold rush town.
- Crankworx Whistler August World-class mountain bike festival with slopestyle and downhill races.
A mountain climate with heavy snow at higher elevations and mild summers in the valleys. The best times to be out are sunny summer days and powder-filled winter days. Best: Summer (July–September) for hiking and lakes; winter (December–March) for skiing.
Talk like a local
- “Pemby”
- Pemberton
- “The Village”
- Whistler Village
- “Pow”
- Fresh snow
- “Après”
- After-ski socializing
Getaways
- Squamish Climbing at the Stawamus Chief and windsurfing at Spit.
- Vancouver City life, Stanley Park, and Granville Island.
- Sunshine Coast Ferry hop to Gibsons and Sechelt for beaches and artists.
- Powell River Remote lakes, old-growth forests, and the Sunshine Coast Trail.
Local flavour
Rooting for Vancouver Canucks (NHL), BC Lions (CFL), Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS), Toronto Blue Jays (MLB)
Eat and drink
- Pemberton potatoes The Pemberton Valley is famous for its seed potatoes and farm-fresh produce.
- Wild salmon Salmon runs on the Lillooet and Fraser rivers are central to local Indigenous culture and cuisine.
- Huckleberry pie Wild huckleberries grow in the mountains and are a seasonal treat.
- Bannock A traditional First Nations bread, often served at community gatherings and cultural centres.
- Craft beer Local breweries in Whistler and Pemberton reflect the region's love for mountain-town brews.
Where people go
- Ski resorts Whistler Blackcomb is one of the largest ski resorts in North America, anchoring the region's winter identity.
- Mountain trails Hundreds of kilometres of hiking and biking trails, from valley bottom to alpine.
- Glacial lakes Turquoise lakes like Green Lake and Joffre Lakes are iconic for their colour and clarity.
- Hot springs Natural hot springs near Lillooet and along the Lillooet River are popular for relaxation.
- Farmers markets Weekly markets in Pemberton and Whistler showcase local produce, crafts, and food.
- Indigenous cultural centres The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler celebrates the area's First Nations heritage.
- Gold rush heritage sites Lillooet's historic buildings and museums recall the 1858 Fraser Canyon Gold Rush.
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Rural Squamish-Lillooet, BC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.