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Why Whistler?

Why Whistler? A question that Whistler locals get asked all the time. And, although there are a variety of responses to this question, you can be sure they’ll answer with passion, pride and a fun story.

Two hikers enjoy the mountain views on Whistler Blackcomb in the summer.

Video Round-Up: Why These Locals Chose Whistler

We asked Whistler locals why they decided to set up camp in the mountains, what drew them to the West Coast and what made them stay.

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Skiers look out over the Coast Mountain towards Black Tusk.

Why Whistler? Winter.

We asked Whistler locals why they decided to set up camp in the mountains, what drew them to the West Coast and what made them stay.

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Charlie and Helen from Little Earthquakes

Video Series: Why Whistler? Helen & Charlie.

We chat with musicians Helen and Charlie of Little Earthquakes about creative inspiration, flow state and coffee art.

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Miranda and Elise, owners of Peak Performance clothing store Whistler, back when they were ski instructors at Whistler Blackcomb.

Video Series: Why Whistler? Miranda & Elise.

We chat with Miranda and Elise, co-owners of Peak Performance about meetings on chairlifts, taking risks and working with your bestie.

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Allan Crawford, owner of Canadian Wilderness Adventures poses by the caboose at their base in the Callaghan Valley.

Video Series: Why Whistler? Allan.

We chat with Allan Crawford, founder of Canadian Wilderness Adventures, about dumpster diving, fun-led business and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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The four co-owners of The Raven Room in Whistler.

Video Series: Why Whistler? Steph & Jason.

We chat with the owners of The Raven Room about high-quality products, business with friends and how Vermouth should be kept in the fridge.

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Trevor starts to roll down a rock face on his bike.

Video Series: Why Whistler? Trevor.

Trevor Ferrao, Executive Director of WORCA, explains how digging in the dirt builds more than bike trails in Whistler.

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Court Larabee walks a snowy trail in the forests of Whistler.

Video Series: Why Whistler? Court.

In video #5 of the Why Whistler? series, we talk about building cultural bridges, mountains and mental health, and the importance of falling.

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James and Jay Pare at Caramba in Whistler.

Video Series: Why Whistler? Jay & James.

In video #4 of the Why Whistler? series, we talk controlled chaos, the food and beverage industry and opening a restaurant during a pandemic.

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Kylie Wilkins stands on her cross-country skis outside of the lodge at Whistler Olympic Park.

Video Series: Why Whistler? Kylie.

In video #3 of the Why Whistler? video series, we talk about returning to the mountains, the tourism industry and making people smile.

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Ed and Natasha Tatton from Eds BrEd hug each other in front of a rack of sourdough.

Video Series: Why Whistler? Ed & Natasha.

In video #2 of the Why Whistler? video series, we talk burnout, entrepreneurship and snowboarding with Ed and Natasha of Eds BReD.

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Mike Conway walks away from a helicopter in his Search & Rescue gear.

Video Series: Why Whistler? Mike.

Part one of the Why Whistler? video series, where we ask Whistler locals why they choose to live in the Coast Mountains.

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