Whistler might be best known for skiing, but it has great snowshoeing too. (And it’s waaaay less expensive than skiing!) In this guide to snowshoeing in Whistler I’ll give you info and directions for 10 different trails ranging from super-flat beginner trails to all-day epics treks in the backcountry. This guide covers every trail in …
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Brandywine Falls is one of the most popular stops on the Sea to Sky Highway near Whistler. It is a short and easy hike to the spectacular 70-metre-tall (230-foot) falls which cascade over volcanic rocks into a deep canyon. I live nearby in Squamish and visited the falls countless times. The falls are great in …
The Whistler Train Wreck hike is one of the most popular short trails in Whistler, and it’s easy to see why. The star attraction is the graffiti-covered train cars, abandoned since the 1950s. But the forest scenery and picturesque suspension bridge along the way also add to the beauty. I live just down the road …
With tons of hikes in Whistler to choose from, the Rainbow Falls Loop is a bit under-the-radar. It’s a short and easy trail to a charming little waterfall that includes several different viewpoints. I love this trail for a quick walk in the woods mostly just locals enjoy. This guide to the Rainbow Falls Loop …
Whistler’s Lost Lake Park is an easy place to love. It has tons of hiking, biking, and walking trails plus a wonderful lake for swimming. It’s only a few minutes from busy Whistler Village, but it has a natural setting that feels miles away. Plus, unlike most things in Whistler, it’s free! I’ve been visiting …
Joffre Lakes near Whistler, BC is a spectacular spot: three gorgeous turquoise lakes surrounded by glacier-capped mountains. I first hiked to Joffre Lakes in 2004 and have returned every few years since then. I think I’ve hiked here 9 or 10 times and I never get tired of it. If you’re interested in hiking to …
Whistler in the winter is basically Disneyland for skiers – a huge world-class resort with seemingly endless terrain. But on this list of the best things to do in Whistler, I’ll prove to you that there is so much more to Whistler in winter than skiing. I live just up the road from Whistler in …
Camping in Squamish is pretty picturesque since it is nestled between the mountains and the ocean. As a local, I’ve got insider info about the best places to camp in Squamish including free options. Since it is a short drive from both Vancouver and Whistler, Squamish is a very popular place to camp. You need …
Whether you’re a skier, a mountain biker, a hiker, or just want to visit one of the best mountain towns in the world, there are tons of things to do in Whistler. I’ve been visiting Whistler my whole life since I grew up in nearby Vancouver. And now I live just down the road in …
It’s no secret that Whistler is an expensive place to visit. I’ve been visiting Whistler my whole life and currently live just down the road in Squamish, so I know all the locals’ tricks to find cheap and free things to do in Whistler. In this list of things to do in Whistler for free …