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Midweek In Whistler Is The Best Kept Secret

Midweek In Whistler Is The Best Kept Secret

Everyone lives for the weekend but what if you didn’t have to share your free time with anyone else? Restaurants, bars, bike trails, and even the highways are far less busy during the week as opposed to the weekend; meaning there is more time for you to enjoy yourself. We all want a little longer to relax and relish in our vacation so we at the Listel are going to let you in on something special: Midweek in Whistler is the best kept secret and here is why! No line-ups! Imagine riding the Whistler Bike Park and not having to wait More »

Pet Friendly Travel: Charlie’s Experience

Pet Friendly Travel: Charlie’s Experience

So you and your pet are setting off on an adventure. It could be your dog, your cat or even your hamster. Whom ever your furry friend might be, we at the Listel do not discriminate, in fact, we welcome pets of all varieties! We recently rolled out the red carpet for Charlie the cat. Charlie came to stay with us for a few days and here is what her pet friendly travel experience entailed. Arriving At The Hotel It was apparent that Charlie thought her fur-parents were the ones leaving on a jet plane. When it came time to More »

Why March In Whistler Is The Best

Why March In Whistler Is The Best

While the rest of the world associates March with the arrival of dreary springtime, Whistler is rubbing their hands together in anticipation of the seasonal transition. A typical pacific northwest spring means rain, add the cooler temperatures found at higher elevations and you have optimal conditions for snow, snow and more snow! However, March isn’t made great just by the snow alone, the typical perks of moving into a warmer season apply here too. Now, enough of the small talk, we are going to lay down the facts and prove just why March is the best! Snowfall In 2016, it snowed for 15 days More »

A Foodie’s Guide To Whistler

A Foodie’s Guide To Whistler

Whistler lies in between the farms of Pemberton and the waters of the Howe Sound. This location is optimal for fresh ingredients and menu inspiration, making the resort’s food scene something to be acquainted with. Now, your first thought might be that many menu options are built around fueling the hungry skier but quite the contrary, this mountain town’s dining experience has something to please even the most palate savvy foodie. So get your forks out and be prepared to indulge with our foodie’s guide to Whistler! Breakfast Green Mustache Fuel your body with good food at the Green Mustache. More »

5 Life Lessons Learned From Traveling To Whistler

5 Life Lessons Learned From Traveling To Whistler

“Travel far enough, you meet yourself”- Cloud Atlas Traveling isn’t just about seeing new places, experiencing delicious new foods and meeting new people, it can be a great opportunity to learn about yourself. In fact, it is suggested that traveling can teach you more than a classroom or a job! Challenges arise and we are often pushed out of our comfort zone when we are far from home. Leaving familiarity is often when we find out what we are really made of and Whistler all about pushing boundaries! Here are 5 life lessons learned from traveling to Whistler! Be Happy More »