Whistler News (First Tracks Lodge Blog)
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Bears in Whistler - Your Complete Guide
One of the most beautiful things about visiting Whistler is that you get to spend some time in nature. But our largest neighbours, bears, are by far our most popular. This guide will teach you all you need to know about bears in Whistler.
Whistler Writers Festival 2019
The annual Whistler Writers Festival is returning this October for its 18th year celebrating the art of storytelling and literature. Located in the beautiful Coast Mountains, Whistler Writers Festival entertains bookworms from around the globe with literary activities, readings, seminars, workshop sessions, and much more.
A Guide To Whistler’s Waterfalls
Whistler is also home to some absolutely stunning waterfalls. It’s quite amazing to see tonnes upon tonnes of water gushing through rocky landscapes. Luckily for visitors, there are a number of waterfalls within easy reach of Whistler.
Your Guide to the Whistler Alpine
The Alpine is a high mountainous region that exists above the treeline. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are made up of predominantly andesite and dacite. These are igneous rocks that formed from lava flows. There’s also a lot of shale present here. This rock was once mud that made up the seafloor.
Canada Day in Whistler
Whistler is a great place to celebrate your Canada Day Long Weekend. Whistler is always packed with fun activities for everyone, and Canada Day is no different. Join locals and visitors in celebrating this National Holiday on July 1st. Whistler loves to celebrate in style, so get ready for block parties, free concerts, a parade, street entertainment, fireworks, and more!
How to Learn about Whistler News
Gone are the days where a town crier comes to the town square to announce the news. As Whistler continues to grow so does its various news outlets. Not only can you check out most of these outlets from anywhere in the world but by diving in, you can learn more about the community, activities, events and even feel like a local. We recommend that you check out any of the following resources before, during and after your visit to Whistler.
Hikes In And Around Whistler Village
Hiking in Whistler is one of our most popular summer activities. There are multi-day epics that take you far out into the backcountry and trails that take you to remote, isolated lakes. But you don’t need to venture too far from Whistler village to really experience the great Canadian outdoors. Here we take a look at three hikes you can do from Whistler village. So grab your boots and water and get yourself out there!
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