30 minutes north of Whistler is the sleepy, end-of-the-road village of Pemberton. Dripping with community, the area radiates a nostalgic, small-town feel that envelopes you like a heavy, weighted blanket.
Imagine jaw-dropping mountain vistas, looming over idyllic farm fields, and incredible, turquoise colored, glacier milk rivers that lazily drift nearby. That’s Pemberton.
As we entered the valley, a sense of calmness seeped into our chests. And remained until we left.
Pemberton (or Pemby, as it’s affectionately known) is truly a special place 🥰
The best part about Pemberton isn’t just the quiet, small-town charm. Or the incredibly tight-knit, family-focused community. Or the mind-boggling views. (Or the delicious, home made foods!)
In Pemberton, you feel as if you’re living in nature.
Every day we hiked (or biked) a new trail. Saw bears, or bald eagles. And explored another park. (We especially enjoyed the boardwalk around highly reflective One Mile Lake.)
Despite feeling a world away from the hustle & bustle of modern life, Pemberton is only a short drive from Whistler’s world-class infrastructure & amenities. And has fiber Internet throughout the entire area.
The beauty of being at the literal end-of-the-road, is that everyone who comes here consciously chose to continue past Squamish and Whistler. Both of which are idyllic in their own right.
That deliberate decision is what makes Pemby so awesome 🤩
Pemberton feels like an incredible, hidden secret. A place that far exceeds expectations. Somewhere that never ceases to surprise.
Even the food in Pemberton is first class!
We especially enjoyed the sandwiches at Mile One Eating House and The Pony, the fried chicken at Town Square, and the sushi at Fish & Rice.
We also fell in love with The Beer Farmers, a charming, 4th generation, organic family farm & brewery.
Pemberton really is a special place.
A place that was hard to leave.
Somewhere that could definitely feel like home… 🥰
Next we’re off to Vancouver Island to marvel at old growth forests and explore the picturesque surfs of Ukee and Tofino 🏄♂️