Whistler’s Best-Kept Secret? Visit in Fall

Catch Festival Fever

Whistler throws one of the largest celebrations of food and drink in Western Canada every fall. Cornucopia is an 11-day marathon of libations, dining, and celebrating in the mountains come early November. Mountain culture meets unique culinary experiences with signature events like House Party: Best of BC, where top BC food, wine, spirits, and beer are up for grabs. The festival’s flagship event, Crush Grand Tasting, brings together wines from BC and afar for an event sure to impress any wine aficionado.

Looking for a truly Canadian culinary experience? The Bearfoot Bistro World Oyster Invitational & Bloody Caesar Battle has the West Coast’s best oyster shuckers, bartenders, and mixologists competing for the top prize in this event best witnessed as a front-row spectator.

Embrace Mud Season

Locals would agree that fall is the best time to play in the mountains. The trails are quiet, summer’s dust disappears, and the dirt is tacky. A perfect formula for outdoor adventure. Zipline above the rainforest, hop on an ATV or Jeep tour through the mountains, hike in the rain, or jump on a bike for a muddy adventure. When in Whistler come fall, do as the locals do, and just get dirty. Embrace the mud, rain, clouds, and crisp air to feel a bit more alive.

Seek Art Therapy

Whistler is a hub of artists, creators, and cultural ambassadors. In the fall, Whistler’s creative community kicks into high gear, drawing inspiration from change of seasons and the mountains, rainforest, and rushing rivers that surround Whistler. Tour the local art galleries in Function Junction and Whistler Village, explore the Audain Art Museum for one of the most extensive collections of West Coast Indigenous art in Canada, or visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre to learn about the First Nations who call Whistler, Pemberton, and Squamish home.