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Wildlife & Nature

A person and a dog enjoy the cross-country trails at Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley.

6 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Whistler in Winter

We chatted with Coast Mountain Vets and local dog owners to gather tips for bringing your dog to Whistler in winter.

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Bear Viewing Tours on Whistler Blackcomb

Discover what it's like to take a bear viewing tour on Whistler Blackcomb, home to more than 50 wild, black bears.

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A hoary marmot looks out over the mountains in Whistler.

Whistler Wildlife Series – Hoary Marmot

Often found sunbathing in the alpine, the hoary marmot is North America's largest ground squirrel and is responsible for Whistler's name.

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A colourful, Rufous Hummingbird sits proudly atop a branch.

Whistler Wildlife Series – The Rufous Hummingbird

Learn about one of Whistler's small, but feisty avian visitors, the Rufous Hummingbird, and where and when you're likely to spot one.

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Two people navigate the River of Golden Dreams via canoe in the summer months in Whistler.

3-Day Whistler Trip for Nature Lovers

For nature lovers, Whistler is an incredible place to explore with its lakes, rainforests, mountain tops and ancient glaciers. Feel it all!

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Priscilla the black bear looks out over Whistler Olympic Park with two of her cubs at sunset.

Connecting with Black Bears in Whistler

Come to the wilds of the Callaghan Valley and meet Whistler's black bears as we explore our connection to these magnificent creatures.

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Ross Reid explores a forest in Whistler.

Meet Whistler’s Weird and Wonderful Trees

Take a wander around some of Whistler's weird and wonderful trees with self-proclaimed nature-nerd, Ross Reid.

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Two trumpeter swans on the lake in Whistler.

Spring Birdwatching in Whistler

During the spring, Whistler hosts around 200 species of birds that stopover on their migration north - find out the best places to spot them.

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A black bear cub, sitting in a green grass, looks straight at the camera.

Whistler Photo Safaris: Admiring Whistler’s Bears

Whistler's bears have started making an appearance. We catch up with a husband and wife team who built a business around their love of them.

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Be Bear Aware: Tips if You See a Whistler Bear

All through fall bears are preparing for hibernation. We've teamed up with the Get Bear Smart Society for tips on what to do if you see a bear and how you can help them stay wild during this active season.

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Whistler Wildlife: The Rise of the #WhistlerOnesie

The Insider investigates Whistler's growing trend of wearing one-piece animal pyjamas on the ski hills.

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Whistler Fishing – Rivers, Lakes, Flies, Fun

Whistler's rivers and lakes offer world-class fishing all year long. From wily Rainbow trout to massive Chinook salmon to the legendary winter Steelhead, all it takes is skill, patience, luck or a good guide.

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Whistler is Bear Country. Be Smart.

As summer rolls in The Insider reminds everyone to be Bear Aware. But check out this great footage of our local black bears courtesy of Brian Hockenstein Cinema.

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