Whistler News

By Katharine Mills Whistler is Bear Country. And with a standing population of around 50 bears in the local area, it is critical for those visiting Whistler to get clued up on bear awareness and safety. Read on to find out about the types of bear found in Whistler and how to minimize bear-human conflict. […]

Avoid Whistler VRBO Taxes & Fees. Ask about hotel taxes, parking and fees before booking your vacation rental. It’s important to ask all the right questions about your Whistler vacation rental pricing before making your reservations and paying the rental deposit. Two private homes may look the same and charge the same, but one may cost […]

WhistlerBlackcomb Plans $8 Million Future Improvements. Plans to update winter and summer facilities and trails. Plans include enhancements to learning areas on Whistler Mountain, major upgrades to Roundhouse Lodge deck and Garibaldi Lift Company patio and improvements to summer hiking trails. Awesome news for Whistler Resort tourists and locals. Personally, I really respect a company that re-invests profits back […]

Winter Dogsledding Tours. Dog Sledding is the classic Canadian winter experience. Travel through Whistler’s pristine backcountry on a sled pulled by powerful sled dog Huskies.   Enjoy the Canadian Wilderness Adventure at Callaghan… Let your eager and powerful dog team lead you into the magnificent old growth forest of the Callaghan Valley. Stop for a […]

Whistler BC Liquor Store Guide. Foreign tourists might consider Whistler’s liquor laws, rules, and prices very different than home. Without too much effort, you will find out where to buy beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes and cigars in Whistler… and what hours the shops are open. If you prefer cold beer and wine, take note that only some stores offer […]

Cross Country Skiing in Whistler. Want to experience world-class nordic skiing? Head to Whistler, the official venue for Nordic events during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Whistler is a cross country skiing paradise where pristine mountain wilderness meets Olympic-rate trails. Over 160 kms of trails for all ability levels and styles means plenty […]

Whistler Ice Skating :: Family Fun A truly Canadian winter pastime, ice skating in Whistler is great winter fun for the entire family. Glide along to music under sparkling lights at Whistler Olympic Plaza’s outdoor skating rink or head to the Meadow Park Sports Centre arena for indoor ice skating. When winter temperatures drop, experience jaw-dropping views […]

New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Whistler. Whistler Presents: New Year’s Eve Celebrations A family-style celebration in Whistler Village, with lively entertainment, games, crafts and activities plus a special Fire & Ice Show and fireworks at midnight (tickets not required). Ticket holders get six hours of exclusive, family friendly fun Three different venues, full of lively […]

Ski & Ride Whistler Smoke Free Whistler Blackcomb Resort bans smoking, including marijuana, everywhere on its property. This includes lift lines, chairlifts, gondolas, ski runs, hiking trails, valley base areas, parking lots, bike trails and all bar and restaurant locations, including patios. The Niagara Falls Review article May 15, 2015 quotes The decision was made […]

Whistler Blackcomb Ski School for Kids 2015. A New Whistler Kid’s Centre In Creekside & Family Friendly Activities. Whistler Kids in Whistler Creek: Known to harried parents (especially those from Vancouver) as the drop-off spot for Whistler Kids’ Camps, Whistler Blackcomb has officially opened a new Whistler Kid’s Centre in Creekside Village. The new Centre, for […]