06/06/2026
Whistler is probably one of the most misunderstood places.
People see the amount of visitors, the manicured landscaping in the village, the prices at the mountain restaurant.
But here are some things that you don't see at first glance:
1. Even on the busiest days you don't have to go far to find a quiet spot. It's there if you know where to look (and if you don't, ask me.)
2. It's not all mountains and magic. It can be a tough place to make a good living. We're lucky to have amazing community services and a food bank that looks after people who need it.
3. This community shows up in ways that are hard to describe. For the little everyday things and for the big life changing moments. It's remarkable and like nothing I have ever experienced before.
4. It is a real town 😀. Hospital, schools, library... Someone actually asked me the other day, if there was a school here, haha yep, our kids go to school here. Elementary school, french school, high school, Waldorf school... we've got it all.
5. The people keeping this place running have often been here for decades. There are serious roots here that most visitors never see.
What did I miss? Comment something about Whistler that would surprise others.