Nightlife

The craft beer craze has exploded in British Columbia over the last decade, and while some might overlook the ski town, the true cerevisa-phile knows about the thriving Whistler craft beer scene.  From gourmet restaurants to local hangouts, the whole resort has embraced craft beer, which isn’t surprising as there are two breweries in town. …

We know you’ve heard the stories—your friends head off to Whistler for the ultimate vacation, but when they come back, it’s not just the skiing, snowboarding, biking, or hiking they can’t stop talking about. The clubs in Whistler almost always get a mention. The Whistler night scene is like no other, with countless bars, pubs,…

Our city may have world-class skiing, biking, and partying, but what Whistler lacks is late-night food.  s There’s nothing like driving from Vancouver to Whistler Village at 9 pm, starving, and not knowing where to grab dinner. It’s also a whole other thing to après all day and end up struggling to find a snack…

We are all about unique and exciting experiences, and it’s why we keep going back to Vallea Lumina in Whistler. This is one of Whistler’s most illuminating (get it?) outdoor adventures. It’s back for another summer, and Vallea Lumina Whistler in 2021 won’t disappoint. What is this epic Whistler Light Show? From the first step…

If you’ve been to Whistler, B.C. before on a ski or snowboard trip, you’ve probably seen the unparalleled apres scene. Champagne guns, patio parties, roaring outdoor fires and an unlimited flow of booze and dancing. The apres party is a great way to follow an epic day on the mountain. However, there’s a bit of…

Whistler may be world-renowned (and for good reason) for its skiing and snowboarding, but anyone who has been to the little piece of winter paradise knows that the fun carries on long after the last lift shuts. Whistler’s party scene is something that helps keep the people coming back year after year! Like many ski…

What is a whistler college weekend? A respectful, civilized weekend to celebrate the most visible leader in the Civil Rights Movement? Probably not the most accurate description.  MLK Jr.’s “dream” was a little bit different than the dream weekend that the late-January long weekend has become in Whistler. MLK weekend in Whistler, to be straightforward,…

Let’s get this over with: the May Long Weekend in Whistler has something of a reputation. Whether that’s a good or bad thing probably depends on where you’re coming from. Is it an amazing weekend to party in Whistler? For sure. Does it sometimes get a little out of control? For sure. If you’re looking…

You’re coming to Whistler? Lucky you! Now what? Get the exciting going and really dig into what this little ski town has to offer. Hint, it’s not just skiing. It’s biking, hiking, bobsledding. It’s craft beer, baked treats, and fine dining. It’s axe throwing, zip-lining, partying, and SO much more. To help you get started on…

Ever wonder how anyone in this town finds out about local whistler events? You heard about that awesome DJ hitting up Maxx Fish over the weekend, but you missed it. Or maybe that mountain film you have been dying to see a screening of, but you only found out about the event a week too…

You’ve probably already heard the jokes: ‘What’s the capital of Australia?’ ‘Whistler.’ or ‘What’s the most liveable Australian city?’ ‘Whistler’. These jokes are built upon Whistler’s reputation for being a skiing and party mecca for young Aussies. Whilst there are no stats to tell us exactly how many Aussies there are in Whistler (whether on…

**Update for Fall 2018: Season 6 & The Launch of 81score.com When spending the season, or the decade living in Whistler, it’s all about getting to know the community. If you’ve landed for the coming winter season, it’s not uncommon to find yourself still here three years later. Whistler is one of the most diverse…

We know you’ve heard the stories – your friends disappear to Whistler, BC for the ultimate snow-covered vacation, but when they come back, it’s not just the skiing and snowboard they can’t stop talking about. We’re talking stories about nearly-naked partiers running through the snow. We’re talking about beer after beer after beer in a…