What do endless mountainscapes, outdoor adventure and unparalleled beauty have in common? Well, Whistler, Canada – of course.
Before 2014, I had never heard of Whistler. That all changed when I signed up for ski instructor training that was to be held in Whistler, BC. I had no idea what to do in Whistler (other than ski, of course) and the mecca that Whistler was. Before arriving, I was painstakingly unaware of its heritage, that it was home to the Olympics, that it housed over 200 ski runs, 2 magnificent mountains, and endless opportunities for adventure, hiking, biking and more – both in summer and winter.
Truth be told, when I first arrived, I was bombarded with the grandiosity of this town. Thirty minutes end-to-end, it was a much larger ski town than I was used to. But slowly and surely, the mountains found their way into my heart. The dusting of snow on peaks as far as the eye could see worked its magic, and I slowly began to get the hype.
One day after skiing, I was waiting at the bus stop, and I caught a glimpse of the British Columbia slogan plastered all over the bus number plates. It read: ‘Best Place on Earth’, and as I sat there, sweaty and content, surrounded by the fading candy cane skies painted against the pearly white peaks – all I could think was this IS the best place on Earth. This slogan has since been revised, and number plates now simply go by ‘Beautiful British Columbia’, but in my opinion, both are true – this really is one of the best and most beautiful places on Earth.
Long story short, my 7-week ski instructor holiday turned into an almost 4-year love affair with Canada, most of which I spent exploring the very best of what to do in Whistler. I have had the joy and privilege to explore this little mountain town like a local. Many traditional Whistler travel guides will give you a tourists perspective, but If you are looking for the best things to do in Whistler, Canada – including the top things to do in Whistler in summer and the best things to do in Whistler in winter from a locals view – I have you covered with this local-inspired Whistler travel guide.
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