Did you know there are some amazing Whistler waterfalls around Whistler Village and up in the mountains surrounding the town? From Nairn Falls to the waterfalls by the Whistler Train Wreck and the waterfalls on the way to Whistler such as Mamquam Falls and Shannon Falls, there are some truly stunning waterfalls near Whistler BC….
There are so many beautiful lakes in Whistler to explore. From ones you have to hike to like Wedgemount and Garibaldi Lake to those lakes that are in the village boundaries where you can go swimming, paddleboarding, or kayaking. Knowing where to find these lakes in Whistler though, can be tricky. You might have seen…
When it comes to easy hikes in Whistler, not many people know where to recommend. Whistler is known mostly as a world-class skiing destination and so come the summer in Whistler, people are full of ideas for long challenging hikes high up in the beautiful alpine but easy hikes in Whistler? Well, they can be…
While living in Vancouver we’d often go up to Whistler at the weekend, whether to go on some of Whistler’s best hikes, to do things other than skiing at Whistler, but, my favorite, to actually go skiing at Whistler Blackcomb! One of my favorite days was recently when we spent more time on Blackcomb Mountain…
Accommodation in Whistler is expensive no matter the season (though especially during winter in Whistler!). A cheaper option is to try camping in Whistler BC. This can be great for not only those looking to save money but also for those looking to get outdoors and enjoy a night or more under canvas or in…
Loggers Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Whistler and it’s one that not that many people know about. We visited Loggers Lake after doing the Cheakamus Lake hike/bike. We made a quick stop at the van to refill on water and snacks and headed then carried on biking to Loggers Lake in…
The Cheakamus Lake trail is one of the few hikes accessible hikes in Garibaldi Provincial Park that I hadn’t hiked until fairly recently. And I guess if I’m honest I still haven’t done the Cheakamus Lake hike; we mountain biked to Cheakamus Lake near Whistler instead! The trail for both hiking and biking is the…
Did you know there are tonnes of things to do in Whistler for non-skiers? If you’d ever told me growing up that one day I’d live a couple of hour’s drive away from Whistler I wouldn’t have believed you. Now we get to visit Whistler in December multiple times for skiing, as well as throughout…
Canada is pretty famous for its lakes. Whilst you may not have heard of many of the lakes near Vancouver on this list, I’m sure you’ve heard of Maligne Lake and Lake Louise in Banff, Alberta. There’s something I just love about a hike that ends up at a lake, especially when the views are…
The Joffre Lake hike is the one hike near Vancouver that I think I probably see a picture of on Instagram every day. UPDATE August 2023: Joffre Lakes are Currently Closed while The Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua First Nation assert their Title and Rights to their shared unceded territory and take time to harvest and…