Whistler Resource List
Driving
For everyone coming up from Vancouver or Seattle, get ready to enjoy the incredibly scenic Sea To Sky highway between Vancouver & Whistler. In addition to useful resources like Google Maps or Waze for general driving directions and arrival time estimates, another great option is the Sea To Sky Road Conditions Facebook group for crowd sourced highway updates.
For those driving up, Squamish marks the midpoint between leaving Vancouver and arriving in Whistler, if you're looking for a break, something to eat or drink, or any other excuse to explore the Sea To Sky Corridor.
Whistler
We recommend staying a few days before or after the conference if you can. The hotel rates are great in the shoulder season during the conference and there are lots to do with world-class biking, hiking, golfing, lakes, dining specials, & all sorts of other activities going on.
Activities
Downhill Mountain Biking
Whistler Bike Park - Operating Time, Tickets, Rentals, Lessons, etchttps://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/whistler-mountain-bike-park/whistler-mountain-bike-park.aspx
XC Mountain Biking
https://www.trailforks.com/region/whistler/
There are hundreds of kilometers of trails all over Whistler suitable for all levels of rider. Many of us at flaik are bikers so chat with us to help plan a ride.
Golfing
Whistler offers world-class golfing with access to 3 world-class courses in town plus several other courses in the Sea To Sky Corridor. And for something completely different, relive your Happy Gilmore dreams by playing at the Furry Creek course along the drive between Vancouver & Whistler. Several flaik employees will be happy to join you for a round!
Brandywine Falls
A waterfall a few minutes south of Whistler.
Spa
For a more relaxing activity check out the Scandinave Spa!
Eating
During the shoulder season between summer and winter many restaurants offer various multi-course meal specials. As the event approaches, we will post up-to-date fall specials here.
For general food & beverage options check out this list of some of our favourite spots:
Creekside - close to flaikfest
Rimrock Cafe - Whistler's best restaurant
BReD - organic bakery
Rockit - cool little coffee shop
Creekbread - great wood fired pizzas walking distance from flaikfest HQ
Village - the heart of Whistler
Sushi Village - This iconic sushi spot. Featured in many a ski movie. Great for large groups if you can snag a reservation for one of the large enclosed booths for the true Sushi Village experience!
Mount Currie Coffee - our top coffee recommendation in the village.
Purebread - (also located in Function Junction & Squamish) Looking for a breakfast pastry or sweet? Guaranteed to overwhelm with options in pastries, tarts, bars, cakes, savory scones, cookies...
Pizzeria Antico - Another Italian option with a focus on wood-fired pizzas. Known for great happy hour prices and great local beer selection.
21 Steps - Kitchen and bar featuring modern comfort food and great cocktails. In the heart of Whistler village.
Handlebar, RMU, & Fitzsimmons Pub - three places with great beer selections in the Upper Village on the Blackcomb side.
Other F&B Recommendations - throughout Whistler Valley & beyond
Forecast Coffee - Function Junction & Village. Great coffee, cookies, and a solid choice for a quick lunch. Try the fried chicken sandwich and you will not be disappointed.
Samurai Sushi (just north of the village) - If you want a quick sushi hit for lunch or dinner, Samurai is our fav quick sushi experience. Not as fancy as Sushi Village, but great bang for the buck.
Coast Mountain Brewing (Function Junction) - If you only go to one brewery while you're in town, this is it. A flaik team favorite.
Backcountry Brewing - (Squamish) Okay... if you go to two breweries while at flaikfest, this has got to be the second. Great pit stop in Squamish on your way up the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler - also check out their pizzas.
Table Nineteen (at Nicklas North golf course, north of the village) - restaurant and bar, with the best patio in town.
Squamish (along the way to Whistler)
Marking the midpoint on the drive from Vancouver to Whistler is the town of Squamish. In addition to countless options to stop to eat or grab something to drink for the rest of the drive there are plenty of opportunities to get out of your car to stretch your legs if you so choose.
Sea to Sky Gondola
https://www.seatoskygondola.com/
Check out the ultra-scenic Sea To Sky Gondola for amazing views of Howe Sound - mountains and ocean scenery that can't be beat.
Note: Whistler Blackcomb won't be open for foot passengers during flaikfest - it'll only be open for bike park riders.
Shannon Falls
Scenic waterfall just before the Sea To Sky Gondola and arriving in Squamish
Biking
If you're bringing your bike with you to flaikfest to ride the Whistler Bike Park, the Squamish bike trails should also be on your to do list. Check out https://www.trailforks.com/region/squamish for more information.
The Chief hike
https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/stawamus-chief/
The Chief is not only Canada's pre-eminent climbing location it also makes for an extremely scenic hike. Located right next door to the Sea to Sky gondola, but without an option to ride a lift.
Britannia Beach Mining Museum
Get underground at https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/
Further North - Pemberton
If you want to head even further a field Pemberton is a beautiful farming valley just north of Whistler. Offering more biking, golfing, hiking, breweries, and farm fresh produce.
Make sure you check out The Beer Farmers!
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