"Whistler Blackcomb doesn’t do anything small, so it was no surprise thatWhistler Bike Park quickly emerged as the global go-to, lift-access, downhill-biking destination. The parkeven hasits own massive festival, Crankworx, a 10-day rock-hopping frenzy every August. Walkingamong the armored throngs rollingtheir studded-tired bikestoward the lifts, youcouldforget that it snows here at all. Any thoughts of summer being the off-season have vanished. You don’t have to be a millennial—though it helps—to get dirty here; there are more than enough green and blue runs to providea serious rush for youngsters and boomers. Sign up for the park's outdoor clinics forcritical insights into your technique."

"It takes a serious zip line to gain notice in Whistler. Ziptrek launched itslines above Fitzsimmons Creek long before the bobsleds started rumbling down the Sliding Centre or the Peak 2 Peak Gondola began soaring overhead. Though zip lines are as familiar as breakfast buffets in resorts today, the Bear and Eagle lines here were the first in North America. Ziptrek hasrecently strung together the continent’s longest line, the Sasquatch, which is 1.25 miles. Sasquatch zip linerscan reach 75mph while sailing from Blackcomb Mountain to Whistler Mountain. As part of your experience, you'llstart witha comprehensive interpretive nature tour ofthe Coast Mountains rain forest. You can then review your notes while cruising among the eagles high above the treeline."

"Of all the reasons to hike in B.C.’s Coast Range, visiting a train wreck would not rank high elsewhere. This is Whistler, though, where a train derailment becomes a canvas for artists and a must-see novelty that remains well off the beaten track (sorry!), even for many locals.A new bridge spanning the Cheakamus River makes the hike legal and considerably less treacherous.Thetrail's steel-meets-seedlings design isreminiscent of New York City’s High Line, and among the manyspurs are aboardwalk into the coastal rain forest anda longer trek that leads to the Sea to Sky Trail. Once a hush-hush locale for graffiti artists and mountain bikers, the Train Wreck hike and suspension bridge route are now well-marked at the Sea to Sky trailhead, just outside of Function Junction."

"Alta Lake. Whistler There are a fewways to paddleAlta Lake—you can head to Wayside Park and rent a kayak or you can head to Lakeside Park and rent a canoe or a stand-up paddleboard.Either way, driftingaround amid this scenery makes a memorable afternoon. Both parks have picnic tables, barbecue grills, and beaches—perfect for a day out in the sun. If you prefer a more intense and guided water experience, Whistler Eco Tours offers a variety oftours via paddleboard, kayak, orcanoe, on both Alta and Green lakes."

"Brandywine is just one of half-a-dozen provincial parks that surroundthe Sea to Sky Highway like a fir wrap. A trailhead located just 12 miles south of Whistlerleads to a 15-minute walk through themixed hemlock forest to a 200-foot cascade. The falls overview is merely a picturesque appetizer for the fantastic wildernessbeyond. The Lava Lake trail provides a marvelous meander through the forest, and if it's a hot day, you might want to hike all the wayto Swim Lake. You can also access the Sea to Sky Trail and head north to the Whistler Train Wreck then hike to the Valley Trail through Whistler and beyond. The park tripled in size in 2010 to fully enclose the habitat of the endangered red-legged frog, so keep an eye peeledfor peepers."

"Whistler Farmer's Market The Whistler Farmer’s arket is the ideal place to find a cornucopia of fresh produce and artisanal goods from the surrounding Pemberton Valley area in the warmer months. The combination of live music, beautiful produce, artisanal food products, and local craft vendors culminate to create a uniquely Whistler market experience. On a hot day, nothing beats a couple scoops of handcrafted gelato from the Whistler based artisanal Italian gelaterie Lucia Gelato. For the more adventurous foodie, there’s Jeggs Okonomiyaki, a Japanese savoury cabbage pancake stand. The market runs from mid June to mid October in Whistler's Upper Village. I recommend finding your way to the market by foot, as the market is a popular weekly event and parking can be a major headache."

"Juice Your Way to Health In Whistler The Green Moustache is a juice and live food bar whose mission is to serve up the healthiest organic juices, smoothies, salads, and more—all of which are designed to promote your wellbeing whilst tasting fantastic. Whether you're craving a cleansing juice, a wheatgrass shot, a superfood smoothie, a vegan soup, or even a coconut milk popsicle—if it makes you feel great and it tastes great, they got it! The Green Moustache also hosts talks and workshops based around nutrition and healthy living."

"Purebread: The Best Bakery in Whistler After your first bite of a morning glory or pecan-sticky bun, it will become very clear to you that Mark and Paul Lamming, the founders of Purebread, infuse love and care in to everything they bake. All items sold at the bakery are hand-made on a small scale with high-quality ingredients. Their recipes are imaginative, some of my favorites include the adult’s own cookie, a rosemary-flavored chocolate cookie and the buckwheat sour cherry pecan bread. In addition to their baking, Purebread brews exceptionally smooth pour-over coffee right to order. Purebread started out selling their beautiful breads and treats at the Whistler Farmer’s Market and eventually opened up an always-bustling location at Function Junction, a quirky pit stop on the way up to Whistler. Fortunately Purebread has recently opened up a second location in the heart of Whistler Village, making it easier for locals and tourists alike to enjoy their fantastic baked goods."

"For a luxury resort to remain on top with the discerning diner, itmust evolve. Executive chef James Walt continues to plythe ingenuity he displayed when he introduced farm-to-table cuisine to Whistler . His Longtable Series—dinners set among the windrows on Pemberton’s North Arm Farm—has emerged as the event every August. Already locally famous for its two-tier seafood towers, the restaurant has recently added oysters to its offerings. Chef Walt hascelebrated hissuccess witha cookbook, Araxi: Roots to Shoots, Farm Fresh Recipes ."

"Inhip Whistler's warehouse district, breweries are sprouting up among the metal shops. Coast Mountain Brewing—across from the car impound lot for which this industrial area used to bebest known—has a cozy tasting room, packed with shared knotty pine tables, that serves seasonal small-batch ales. Amellow socialatmosphere bubbles here:Total strangers share tasting flights together, and no one appears to have anyplaceelse to go, except when they need to filltheir growlers with malty Field Guide Ale; the French Farmhouse Ale, Sunbreak Saison; and a plethora of IPAs. (The Alpinist IIPA, a dry-hopped wonder, shouldn't be missed.)"

"If there is one criticism of Whistler’s superb and eclectic dining scene, it is the lack of intimate rooms. Everything’s big here, from 8,000-plus skiable acres to après-ski bars that can always make room for one more. Bar Oso traverses in the opposite direction, presenting a cozy space with only barstools and a few high tables. Oso's tapas menu offers diverse charcuterie boards, dried Jamón Ibérico de Bellota , and delightful shared plates of wild scallop crudo, caviar, and beef tartare, among otherfare cured and crafted by Madrid-raised chef Jorge Muñoz Santos. Barman Jason Redmond’s concoctions like the Sea to Sky Spritz and a bevy of well-crafted gin andtonic titles add tothe afterglow."

"When two locals opened Alta Bistro—an intimate room withthe urban look of exposed HVAC ducts and concrete floors unlike anything else in the village—it altered Whistler ’s culinary landscape. The food was equally audacious, hearty options enlivened with something different, like garam masala boudin noir, for example, anda cassoulet of chorizo and smoked pork belly. The great ambience and solid kitchen make thisa perennial hot spot favored by actors attending the Whistler Film Festival and pro riders who just ripped it up at April’s World Ski and Snowboard Festival. Want to dine and drink (from an impressive wine list) with the cool kids when in Whistler? This is your bistro."

"Unwind with an Apres-ski Pint This rocking Irish pub in the heart of Whistler Village could, on any given Saturday night, be bumping with Canadian punk, Dublin standards, or American rock. The food is classic Irish fare: stop in Sunday for the prime rib roast and perhaps a beer. Guinness, Murphy's, and Smithwick's flow fast and easy here, making this a perfect place to unwind after a day on the mountain. Open daily, 8 a.m. to late."

"Looking for a romantic break from the bustle of Whistler Village? You can do no better than Nita Lake Lodge, the area's only lakeside resort. Located a five-minute walk to Whistler Mountain’s Creekside gondola and just underthree miles from town, each of the lodge’s 77 rooms evokes a feeling of calm with dark wood, creamy linens, leather upholstery, and rock-faced fireplaces;all feature kitchenettes, two-person soaker tubs, and lake or mountain views. During warmer months, the lodge offers complimentary kayaks, canoes, paddeboards, and bikes for adventure seekers, while the plunge pool and hot tub are available year-round. Though the lodge provides free shuttle service every half-hour to the village, guests shouldn’t pass up a chance to dine on site at Aura, where many of the menu's herbs and vegetables come from the restaurant’s own rooftop garden. Before dinner, try a seasonal craft cocktail on the patio at the resort’s Cure Lounge."