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You’re in luck. We’re here to deliver the most critical information you’ll need to start each day of your vacation off right: the ultimate guide to the best Whistler breakfast hotspots.  Trust us: We’ve eaten breakfast all across our home town and know what we’re talking about. We’ve got tons of Whistler tips. So, whether…

If you are traveling to Whistler, you’ll need to know how to get here. Whether you want to hop on a bus from YVR to Whistler, book a private shuttle service for you and your crew, or want to splurge on a chartered flight — here is everything you need to know about how to…

Whistler is most famous as a winter skiing and summer mountain biking destination — but did you know it’s all an epic holiday destination in the shoulder seasons too? During Spring and Fall, local businesses offer deals in Whistler to bring in people like you who are seeking a crowd-free and more affordable holiday. If…

Visiting Whistler isn’t cheap – the price of a hotel room will make you spit out your drink and lift tickets? Prepare to pay upwards of $150 per day to ski at world-renowned Whistler Blackcomb. Lucky for you (and your bank account) we’ve come up with a list of cheap things to do in Whistler…

Whistler, home of Forged Axe Throwing, is the heart and home of Canada’s Coast Mountains and it is no surprise that this place is a favourite year-round destination. Determining where to stay in Whistler can be overwhelming as they’re so many choices so we’ve prepared this list of some of our top hotels, suites, and…

Hosting your bachelorette party in Whistler? Great idea! With many accommodation options, great restaurants, bars, and nightlife, fun activities, and natural beauty, Whistler is the smart choice when planning your last weekend on the town as a single lady. It’s also super close to Vancouver along the infamous Sea to Sky Highway, so pack your…

People from all over the world visit Whistler and can you blame them? The activities are endless *takes a deep breath* biking, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, rafting, helicopter-rides, skating, float-plane rides, yoga, ziplining, bungee jumping… And you know we could keep going.  But one activity that sometimes gets overlooked is the Whistler Valley Trail – perhaps…

Want to spend a summer afternoon on the river like a Whistler-ite? Then you’re going to want to get your butts down the River of Golden Dreams. A local gem, a local dream.  Wave bye-bye to that gnarly throw-yourself-down-a-hill crazy bike park malarkey and say hello to the laid back do-it-yourself river cruise.  What is…

Spring break – the highlight of the year for most college students. While many might head to the beach, we reckon a ski trip is the best spring break idea for college students. A spring break ski trip means days playing in the snow and nights dancing on tables as the sun goes down.  And…

Backpacking through Whistler can be a daunting challenge. While it’s hands down one of the most beautiful places in BC, and a must-do destination, the luxury prices can put some backpackers off Whistler. But they shouldn’t! Whistler is a town built by ski-bums, and their free spirit is still strong here. There are many, many,…

If there is anything people love in Whistler, it is getting free stuff. In fact, there is nowhere on earth where people appreciate free things than in Whistler, one of the premier luxury ski resorts in the world. Every season, hordes of snow-hungry seasonal travellers flood whistler looking for the cheapest accommodation, the most affordable…

At Forged-Axe Throwing, we have a long, long, history of hostel jumping both in Canada and abroad. We wanted to concentrate that breadth of experienced and apply it to the local hostels in Whistler. After all, we have literally seen it all. From a hostel in Nicaragua where every toilet was flooded, to one in…

We’ve seen some pretty bizarre axe throwing outfits in our time…. From inflatable dinosaurs… https://www.instagram.com/p/BqFyEvmh4Sz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link To these distracting headpieces… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl3MzBsljR2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link To, well…not much at all…. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrTHHauB1ic/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Our guests have tried it all. But if you want to be sure of victory over your friends, you’d better get your hands of some real axe throwing gear….

Cornucopia in Whistler is an annual food and drink festival based in our beautiful mountain town. It lasts 11 days, and this year’s Cornucopia Whistler runs from November 8-18th. With over 90 food and drink events taking place over this festive period, figuring out what’s a hit and what’s a miss from the Cornucopia schedule…

  Just because we throw axes all day long, doesn’t mean we don’t know a thing or two about rest and relaxation. The Whistler spa scene is abundant and luxurious. Arguably, we have some of the nicest places to relax in the world. Whether you ski or not, there are countless special spa experiences to…

Celebrating the Ultimate Party Game at Burning Man These Whistler tips will help you navigate the incredible town that was once exclusively a one season resort town. Skiing was the main objective for anyone willing to travel the old and dangerous highway. Now, the city has fashioned itself to be a dynamic all-season destination. Not only does…