November 09, 2023
Vallea Lumina Is a Romantic Winter Date Night Idea In Whistler
Hit the Sea to Sky Highway and embark on a date night you won’t soon forget in Whistler, less than two hours away from Vancouver.
lumina, vallea, whistler
Amy Huang
August 08, 2023
This Whistler Hike Leads You To An Abandoned Train Wreck
Explore the great outdoors by hitting this trail that also happens to have a mysterious story behind it.
hike, train, whistler
Amy Huang
August 11, 2022
THIS SKYSCRAPING WHISTLER SUSPENSION IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN THE WORLD
It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the sky-scraping Whistler Suspension Bridge has officially reopened for the summer.
bridge, suspension, whistler
Amy Huang
July 05, 2022
YOU CAN RAFT DOWN A GREEN RIVER SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINS 2 HOURS FROM VANCOUVER
Situated just two hours away from Vancouver, Whistler is an idyllic getaway to escape from the city.
cougar mountain, water rafting, whistler
Amy Huang
December 23, 2021
THIS COULD BE THE ULTIMATE WINTER DATE NIGHT IDEA IN WHISTLER
Hit the Sea to Sky Highway and embark on a date night you won’t soon forget in Whistler, less than two hours away from Vancouver.
date night, vallea lumina, whistler
Amy Huang
August 26, 2021
7 BC DESTINATIONS THAT ARE THE PERFECT END OF SUMMER ADVENTURE
With a month left to go until the fall, it’s time to start planning those last minute summer adventures
galiano, park, porteau cove, summer, vacation, whistler
Amy Huang
July 15, 2021
5 UNFORGETTABLE WHISTLER ADVENTURES TO ADD TO YOUR SUMMER BUCKET LIST
Situated just two hours away from Vancouver, Whistler is an idyllic getaway to escape from the city. It’s even more appealing for adventure seekers, with an abundance of thrilling outdoor activities to take part in during the summer months.
activities, atv, bc, outdoor, rafting, vallea lumina, whistler, ziplining
Amy Huang
February 18, 2021
THIS WATERFALL NEAR VANCOUVER HAS FROZEN OVER AND IT LOOKS MAGICAL
Winter’s freezing temperatures bring their own sense of beauty. This frozen waterfall is showing up all over the ‘gram’ and is another reminder of the wonders of beautiful British Columbia’s nature.
brandywine, park, vancouver, waterfall, whistler
Amy Huang
December 01, 2020
THIS COULD BE THE ULTIMATE WINTER DATE NIGHT IDEA IN WHISTLER
Hit the Sea to Sky Highway and embark on a date night you won’t soon forget in Whistler, less than two hours away from Vancouver.
attraction, sea to sky, vallea lumina, vancouver, whistler
September 03, 2020
TOUGH METRO VANCOUVER HIKES FEATURING REWARDING VIEWS TO MAKE IT ALL WORTH IT
Challenge yourself to one of these more difficult Metro Vancouver hikes (and beyond) this summer.
activities, hike, lakes, mountain, vancouver, whistler
March 05, 2020
WHISTLER-BLACKCOMB SKI RESORT IN 2020
Whistler-Blackcomb is western Canada’s premier ski resort, home to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, and a best place for skiing and snowboarding.
bc, mountain, outdoor, skiing, snowboarding, vancouver, whistler, winter
February 11, 2020
GOOD NEWS: THE SEA-TO-SKY GONDOLA IS RE-OPENING THIS MONTH
After a long wait, the Sea-To-Sky gondola is finally re-opening, the company announced.
activities, gondola, sea-to-sky, squamish, valentine's day, whistler, winter
December 05, 2019
THE BEST SCENIC WINTER ROAD TRIPS FROM VANCOUVER
Winter is coming, but don’t let the season deter you from going on a mini getaway. B.C. and even just across the border, have a plethora of magical getaways and a scenic route to get to them.
bc, beach, road trip, scenic, vancouver, whistler, winter
November 14, 2019
Family ski guide: Whistler, BC
Every ski day should be a bluebird day. For the team at Whistler, this means not only beseeching the snow gods for overnight flurries and daytime sunshine, but going out of their way to maximize fun and ease for kids and parents.
bc, canada, skiing, snowboarding, whistler, winter
November 07, 2019
Why the fall season is Whistler’s best-kept secret
OFTEN DWARFED BY snowy winters and glorious summers, fall is arguably Whistler’s most underrated season. With the long thaw complete at the highest peaks and the first snow of winter yet to arrive, fall is the best time to explore this lovely mountain town.
autumn, blog, festival, hike, mountain, trip, whistler
October 10, 2019
A PERFECT DAY OF FALL SIGHTSEEING IN THE MOUNTAINS
The leaves are starting to fall and the green mountainsides are slowly being populated with hues of red, yellow and orange. It’s no secret that fall is upon us.
bus hikes vancouver, fall, hike, trip, whistler, ziplining
September 03, 2019
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE: ALPINE WILDFLOWER SEASON IN WHISTLER
Mountain air is even sweeter when you’re surrounded by wildflowers. The vibrant colours don’t hurt the mountain top views either. Equal parts delicate and hardy, alpine wildflowers grow in some of the toughest environments. The contrast of their graceful appearance next to rugged peaks is is captivating. Only…
hiking, moutain, vancouver, whistler, wildflowers
August 29, 2019
9 WHISTLER WALKS AND HIKES TO TRY THIS SUMMER
“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” – Aristotle
hiking, park, summer, vancouver, whistler
July 16, 2019
Whistler's incredible 'snow walls' have returned
It’s no secret that Whistler Blackcomb gets a lot of snow.
And while the resort may be covered in white during the winter months, it can be easy to forget just how much snow is actually covering the ground when experiencing it on a pair of skis or a snowboard.
blackcomb, snow, wall, whistler
June 13, 2019
VALLEA LUMINA WHISTLER 2019
Whistler’s highly-anticipated multimedia night walk that pursues hidden wonders is back for the summer. Vallea Lumina is an interactive walk that was created by Moment Factory, a media company with specialization in immersive and special effects environments.
2019, lights, vallea lumina, vancouver, walk, whistler
April 11, 2019
How locals make the most of Whistler in spring
What’s the best thing about Whistler? Some might say it’s the epic mountains. Others might say the incredible outdoor recreation. For someone else, it’s the first-class restaurants or the fabulous stores or the lavish accommodations. Heck, we’re running out of superlatives! And, sure, they’d be right. It’s all of th…
bc, festival, local, spring, whistler
February 12, 2019
Where winter-sport newbies learn to ski and snowboard in Vancouver
Kids are often not the only ones new to skiing; Whistler Blackcomb, Grouse (pictured here), and Cypress mountains have a lot to offer adults just starting out in the world of winter fitness.
grouse, skiing, snowboarding, vancouver, whistler
Benjamin Chang
January 17, 2019
December 2018’s snowfall in Whistler broke a 24-year-old record
Just how epic has the snow been in Whistler lately? Well, their December snowfall total smashed a previous record held for 24-years. And the snow keeps falling.
bc, blackcomb, snow, whistler
January 10, 2019
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SNOWSHOEING IN WHISTLER: 8 FREE PLACES TO SNOWSHOE
When you think of Whistler, you probably think of skiing. But there is great snowshoeing in Whistler too. (And it’s waaaay less expensive than skiing!) Whether you are a snowshoe virgin or have years of experience, there are lots of places to go snowshoeing near Whistler.
snowshoe, vancouver, whistler
January 08, 2019
Best places to go snowshoeing in Vancouver and Whistler
Savvy Vancouver hikers know they don’t have to stop hitting the trails in winter… they just have to get some snowshoes. While there aren’t as many places to go snowshoeing in Vancouver as there are to go hiking, there are still lots to choose from.
snowshoeing, trail, vancouver, whistler
November 20, 2018
Whistler Blackcomb reveals opening day for winter season
Get your boards and skis ready.
The 2018/2019 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb begins on Thursday, November 22, according to a post on Facebook.
skiing, snowboarding, vancouver, whistler
November 02, 2018
CYPRESS, SEYMOUR & GROUSE MOUNTAIN WAKE UP TO EARLY OCTOBER SNOWFALL
An early October snowfall has hit the three local mountains on the North Shore.
grouse, seymour, snowboarding, snowfall, whistler
August 02, 2018
10 facts about Vallea Lumina to know before you go
Legend has it there’s a long-lost trail that winds through the old-growth forests of Cougar Mountain near Whistler, which leads to a hidden valley.
adventure, lights, vallea lumina, vancouver, whistler
June 21, 2018
INSIDER’S GUIDE TO HIKING THE SNOW WALLS ON WHISTLER MOUNTAIN
Every spring Whistler Blackcomb opens for sightseeing, after taking a short pause to service the gondolas and lifts that have been running hard all winter. While the valley has fully melted, the high peaks up top are still blanketed in snow.
blackcomb, gondola, hike, whistler
June 05, 2018
You can go on magical light-up night walks in Whistler this summer
You’ll want to book a trip to Whistler and get your camera ready ASAP. A new, interactive experience is getting ready to light up the night in Whistler this summer. Vallea Lumina is an immersive, light-up night walk created by Montreal-based entertainment studio, Moment Factory and Whistler’s very own “The…
light-up, night, vancouver, whistler
February 27, 2018
Ice Kingdom Whistler 2018: Snow Sculpture Exhibit & Maze
The winter wonderland we call Whistler now comes complete with an Ice Kingdom! Starting on February 3rd, 2018, the Whistler Golf Course will be transformed into British Columbia’s largest-ever snow sculpture exhibit. Ice Kingdom Whistler boasts 40,000 square feet of winter paradise with amazing sn…
ice, kingdom, whistler
