Valerie and Brian's guidebook
Experiences
(Driving required) I love this place. I recommend paying the extra fee and making a reservation online if you plan on going during peak summer and winter periods.
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Scandinave Spa Whistler
8010 Mons Rd(Driving required) I love this place. I recommend paying the extra fee and making a reservation online if you plan on going during peak summer and winter periods.
All we can say is Sasquatch! The longest zipline in Canada and USA. We recommend goggles for this one. We've also done the Eagle tour with them. Very enjoyable.
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Ziptrek Ecotours
4282 Mountain SquareAll we can say is Sasquatch! The longest zipline in Canada and USA. We recommend goggles for this one. We've also done the Eagle tour with them. Very enjoyable.
Food scene - Brunch, Quick Bites and Dinner
Dinner - On the village stroll. Dining room on the second floor with windows on 3 sides. Large menu. Make a reservation ahead of time.
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21 Steps Kitchen + Bar
4433 Sundial PlDinner - On the village stroll. Dining room on the second floor with windows on 3 sides. Large menu. Make a reservation ahead of time.
Dinner, Apres - Top notch food and service. We also love the bar area for cocktail hour, winter and summer. Reservations recommended.
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Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4222 Village SquareDinner, Apres - Top notch food and service. We also love the bar area for cocktail hour, winter and summer. Reservations recommended.
Lunch, Quick bite, Healthy, Vegan - Good selection of fresh pressed juices, smoothies, salads, wraps, stews, daily soups, and sweet treats. Small indoor eating area and some outdoor seating as well.
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The Green Moustache Organic Café
4340 Lorimer RdLunch, Quick bite, Healthy, Vegan - Good selection of fresh pressed juices, smoothies, salads, wraps, stews, daily soups, and sweet treats. Small indoor eating area and some outdoor seating as well.
Brunch, Casual Dinner - A stone's throw from the townhouse. Great summer patio. Good beer on draft and friendly staff. Meat-focused menu with a few good vegetarian/vegan options. You order at the counter and they deliver to the table. First come, first serve.
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Hunter Gather
4368 Main StBrunch, Casual Dinner - A stone's throw from the townhouse. Great summer patio. Good beer on draft and friendly staff. Meat-focused menu with a few good vegetarian/vegan options. You order at the counter and they deliver to the table. First come, first serve.
(Driving required) A local favourite, family run spot for Thai food. Dinner only. They focus their business on take out. But they do have 4-5 indoor tables available if you prefer. Call early to place your order.
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Barn Nork Thai Cuisine
8018 Mons Road(Driving required) A local favourite, family run spot for Thai food. Dinner only. They focus their business on take out. But they do have 4-5 indoor tables available if you prefer. Call early to place your order.
Quick bite - A local favorite. Choose from a selection of authentic Australian pies. Each one can be "peaked" which will add mash potatoes, mushy peas and gravy. Awesome comfort food. Also serve good espresso. Open at 8am.
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Peaked Pies
4369 Main StQuick bite - A local favorite. Choose from a selection of authentic Australian pies. Each one can be "peaked" which will add mash potatoes, mushy peas and gravy. Awesome comfort food. Also serve good espresso. Open at 8am.
Lunch - Daily made soups and freshly prepared sandwiches that you order at the counter. You can't go wrong with the Porchetta on a baguette. Great spot if you find yourself in the Upper Village.
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Portobello
4599 Chateau BlvdLunch - Daily made soups and freshly prepared sandwiches that you order at the counter. You can't go wrong with the Porchetta on a baguette. Great spot if you find yourself in the Upper Village.
Popular for outdoor breakfast on summer mornings and equally popular for their fondue dinners. Very close to the townhouse.
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Crêpe Montagne
4368 Main StPopular for outdoor breakfast on summer mornings and equally popular for their fondue dinners. Very close to the townhouse.
Good pub atmosphere with above average food. Located just off the stroll, close to the townhouse.
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Brickworks Public House
20-4308 Main StGood pub atmosphere with above average food. Located just off the stroll, close to the townhouse.
Long time favourite for après. Located at the base of the Excalibur gondola.
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Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
170 Sundial CrescentLong time favourite for après. Located at the base of the Excalibur gondola.
Events
Every Sunday - May to October - 11am-4pm. Additional Saturday market on long weekends in July, September and October. Check website for exact dates.
Good for art, gifts, jewelry, food to go, and fresh produce from nearby Pemberton and Lillooet.
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Whistler Farmers Market
4500 Northlands BlvdEvery Sunday - May to October - 11am-4pm. Additional Saturday market on long weekends in July, September and October. Check website for exact dates.
Good for art, gifts, jewelry, food to go, and fresh produce from nearby Pemberton and Lillooet.
Activities
An extensive and paved trail network throughout Whistler that will give you access to several lakes, golf courses, and nice patios. Best explored on bikes in the summer. Head to Cycle Whistler on Main Street if you need to rent a bike.
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Valley Trail
Valley TrailAn extensive and paved trail network throughout Whistler that will give you access to several lakes, golf courses, and nice patios. Best explored on bikes in the summer. Head to Cycle Whistler on Main Street if you need to rent a bike.
Multi use park walking distance (15 mins to entrance) from the townhouse. Great for biking, walking (keep an eye out for Nature Trail signs), and swimming in the summer. In the winter, it is groomed for nordic ski area. Day passes and rentals available at PassivHaus. There is car access to drop people or gear off near the lake but no parking. We recommend walking/cycling to access the lake.
Lost Lake, Whistler, BC V8E, Kanada
Multi use park walking distance (15 mins to entrance) from the townhouse. Great for biking, walking (keep an eye out for Nature Trail signs), and swimming in the summer. In the winter, it is groomed for nordic ski area. Day passes and rentals available at PassivHaus. There is car access to drop people or gear off near the lake but no parking. We recommend walking/cycling to access the lake.
Very close to the townhouse. Quaint, low cost (by donation) activity to do on a rainy day if you are interested in Whistler's history.
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Whistler Museum
4333 Main StVery close to the townhouse. Quaint, low cost (by donation) activity to do on a rainy day if you are interested in Whistler's history.
A beautiful space to immerse yourself in the history of the local indigenous peoples. The onsite Thunderbird Cafe serves great bannock.
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Squamish Lil'wat Kultuurikeskus
4584 Blackcomb WayA beautiful space to immerse yourself in the history of the local indigenous peoples. The onsite Thunderbird Cafe serves great bannock.
Cocktails
A longtime local favourite and consistently voted one of the best bars in BC and Canada.
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The Raven Room
4299 Blackcomb WayA longtime local favourite and consistently voted one of the best bars in BC and Canada.
Great place for cocktails and Spanish tapas located on the stroll. The space is modern with soft lighting for a cozy feel.
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Bar Oso
150-4222 Village SquareGreat place for cocktails and Spanish tapas located on the stroll. The space is modern with soft lighting for a cozy feel.
Sightseeing
Great way to spend a day in Whistler, especially if it’s clear skies. There are good hiking options at the top of the Blackcomb gondola. Then take the peak 2 peak to Whistler mountain. Don’t miss the peak chair experience. From there, you can access the popular High Note hiking trail. Finish the day with a drink in the umbrella bar. **The gondolas are closed during shoulder seasons. Check website before going.
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Great way to spend a day in Whistler, especially if it’s clear skies. There are good hiking options at the top of the Blackcomb gondola. Then take the peak 2 peak to Whistler mountain. Don’t miss the peak chair experience. From there, you can access the popular High Note hiking trail. Finish the day with a drink in the umbrella bar. **The gondolas are closed during shoulder seasons. Check website before going.
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Relaxing summer morning in Olympic Plaza
On sunny mornings, one of our favourite things to do is grab a coffee at Mount Currie (7am) or Ecologyst (8am) and a croissant at Purebread (8am) and find a place to sit in Olympic Plaza.
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Free Summer Concert Series in Olympic Plaza
Select Thursdays and Fridays in July and August. Great event that attracts locals and visitors alike. Look online for exact dates and musical artist. Bring your beach blanket and walk there in a few minutes.
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Winter season Fire and Ice show
Every Sunday at 7pm, from early January to early March. Head to Whistler village base, also known Skiers Plaza, to see top local free style skiers and riders put on a spectacular show with music, pyrotechnics and a firework finale.