This Weeks Update for Whistler and Pemberton
Greetings from Whistler, Get your umbrellas out, the rain has started. This is the season that we just have to put our heads down and get the inside jobs done so we are ready to ski by Nov. 23rd. The…
Tips For Hosting Thanksgiving In A New Home
Fall’s favourite and tastiest holiday is upon us: Thanksgiving. It is the time when friends and family come together over good food. Perhaps this year, they will be giving thanks at your new home. The first holiday in a new…
Helping Your Child Change Schools
Moving to a new town usually goes hand in hand with your child starting at a new school. This can be both an exciting and frightening time for all parties involved. It inevitably means finding new friends, navigating a new…
Tips For A Successful Yard Sale
There is always an opportunity to trim the fat and declutter. Many turn to Craigslist, the classifieds and eBay; but holding a good ol’ fashion yard sale can be one of the quickest as well as easiest ways to make…
The Whistler Public Library
Located on Main Street, The Whistler Public Library serves locals, tourists and second-home owners year-round in more than just borrowing books. Although it has only been in it’s current home since 2008, the library was formed back in December of…
The Whistler Children’s Festival
Every summer for the past 34 years, the Whistler Children’s Festival has been taking place. This annual event is Arts Whistler’s longest-running program. It’s goal is to help integrate art into the community and it’s success is obvious. Year after year, the…
7 Ways To Beat The Summer Heat
Summer is officially here and so is the warmer weather. Cooling off as the temperatures soar can quickly become a priority. Don’t be caught gazing longingly at your neighbours pool. There are a number of other (and inexpensive) alternatives that…
Whistler Summer Camps
It’s that time of the year when we start to plan out our families summer vacations. For many, it will be a balancing act of managing care for the kids and work while trying to schedule in a trip or…
Summer Safety Tips For Your Kids
Summer for kids is about getting scraped knees, running through the neighbourhoods and playing hard. For parents, it’s a different story. The more activities, less time spent in school and longer days provides more than enough reasons to worry. Protecting your…
Helping Your Child Make Friends After Moving
Moving is hard on everyone, especially your kids. In addition to having to adapt to a new home, leaving friends behind and making new ones can be one of the most stressful parts of the process. As a parent, it…