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We’re a team of writers, photographers, filmmakers, artists and athletes based in Whistler, BC, Canada.
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Whistler’s dirtiest secrets are revealed by an Insider who discovered that all his local knowledge amounted to naught when he couldn’t find a place to change his new daughter’s diaper, pronto. A tour of Whistler’s dark side reveals some very nice places to survive a Poo–mageddon.
Celebrate the grand opening of the new Whistler Olympic Plaza by immersing yourself in a Summer of Sound. Free outdoor concerts, every weekend. We’ll party like it’s February 2010. Only with less clothing. And bare feet. Which is what lush grass, live music and an outdoor stage beg of you.
Although the Function Block pARTy art extravangza only happens once a year, transforming Whistler’s most southern development into a street festival, the unique stores and cafes are a draw year-around for visitors who want to explore off-the-beaten track Whistler, where artists, entrepreneurs and steel-cap-toed workers mix it up quite happily with adventurous visitors.
If there were beauty contests for bitumen, the Sea to Sky Highway would be reigning title-holder for its gorgeous curves and sheer pleasure on the eyeballs. The proof is in the Porsche ads that have been shot there! We’ve rounded up some of the highlights of driving the 99er, so your journey is as rewarding as the destination.
It’s a thrill to see a bear in the wild but 500 pounds of muscle and claw doesn’t make for a good playmate or photo-shoot model, if you’re too close. The Insider reveals the worst and the best places to spot a black bear in Whistler.
There’s more to do at the beach than get wet. Check out this list of ball sports, lawn games and other summer fun.
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