March 18, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Whistler, Hiking
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The absolute trip of a lifetime for me. A trip I literally had to "put off", for twenty five years. I have wanted to go to British Columbia for that long and for one reason or another wasn't able to. It's July of 2006, and this scene is, to me one of the most beautiful placess on the planet. It's Garibaldi Lake, and it is near Whistler, and as you can see it is aptly titled,"where dreams are born". For me, an artist, so much inspiration comes my way by virtue of viewing this scene. I can never say I have no reference material for future paintings.
Barry D.Gellert
Cape Coral, Florida
March 15, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Whistler, Hiking
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I visited my brother in Vancouver last summer and found many 'Great Finds': Deep Cove, white water rafting, Grouse Mountain and the Grouse Grind, English Bay, Stanley Park, Whistler - the list goes on. Also enjoyed finding Inukshuks everywhere - these were at Whistler.
March 11, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Whistler, Hiking
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Taylor Meadows is a great lunch break on the way up to Black Tusk or on its own as an overnight destination in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Offering stunning views of Panorama Ridge and Black Tusk, the campsite offers many backcountry amenities like raised tent pads, large cooking shelter including tables, nearby streams for water and several clean and well kept outhouses.
To get to Taylor Meadows, drive north from Squamish for approximately 30 km after the last set of lights and turn right onto a logging road (keep driving until you come to the parking lot, map and trail head).
The hike is moderately difficult with it being a steady climb from the parking lot to the meadows (7.5 km).
Highlights include access to Black Tusk, stunning mountain views, Garibaldi lake and great sub-alpine hiking in the meadows.
March 09, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Whistler, Hiking
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My wife is probably the only person to have ever seen this hidden beauty perched on top of a ledge beside a trail leading away from Brandywine Falls to what we thought was the trestle bridge... Late spring showers came and went, leaving raindrops glistening in the sun upon petal and moss. A pale purple petal caught her eye and she craned on tiptoes to take a picture of what was only partially visible. Getting soaked to the skin and lost in the wooded wilderness with only ourselves and wildlife for company for the next three hours were an added reward on our last day in BC.