Story Starters

Pemberton - Discover the Unexpected

Some people mistakenly think it’s just a bedroom community. Others mistakenly think it’s one big potato farm. In fact, Pemberton is a hidden gem -- a destination of choice for those in the know and a gateway to rare adventure. Here, horses gallop through open fields at the foot of soaring peaks. Paragliders bank on thermals overhead. Slow foodies cycle from farm gate to farm gate, nibbling on the fruits of the fields. Snowmobiles depart for the otherworldly Pemberton Ice Cap. Skiers float through pristine powder in the wilds.

Located just 25 minutes north of the famous international mountain resort of Whistler, and within easy reach of both Vancouver and Seattle, pastoral Pemberton delivers its own brand of exceptional experiences, distinct from anything else in the region. For urban escapees, for travelers in search of a different pace and for explorers hunting for true adventure, Pemberton is rich in rewards. 

Browse through our story starters to get an edge on what Pemberton is really all about.

Gateway to Summer Adventure

Pemberton Summer Recreation TTake it to the air, get down to the farm, unleash your inner cowboy and more summer adventure story starters.

Gateway to Winter Adventure

Pemberton SnowmobilingSnowmobiling on the glacier, gateways to the backcountry or our Polar Bear Swim are just some winter adventure story starters.

Pemberton People

Pemberton PeopleMountain men and women, Olympic champions, world-class dragon boat teams. Just some Pemberton people story starters.

Pemberton Places

Things to See TPemberton is chock full of great places to go and things to see. Check out Pemberton Places story starters.

2010 Winter Games

Pemberton 2010 TOlympians and ventures of Olympic proportions are plentiful. Learn about Pemberton 2010 story starters.

Little Know Truths

Little Known Facts Little know facts about Emily Carr, potatoes, the Cold War and more. Pemberton Little Known Truth story starters.

And keep in mind that this list is just a start. There’s much more of the unexpected to discover in the real Pemberton – and lots of great stories to tell. Contact us or come see for yourself.

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Pemberton Museum Tea & Tales
August 03
Visitors can enjoy tea, coffee or juice and home baked treats for $2 at the Museum's Tea & Tales program every Tuesday. Each week tea-goers are invited to listen to a local tale presented by a Pemberton resident on various themes connected to life in the Valley.

Pemberton Flying Club Fly-In
August 07
Pemberton Flying Club Fly-in at the Pemberton Regional Airport.

Music at the Pemberton Museum
August 07
This is an all day event showcasing Pemberton's local musical talent - youth and adults. Great day out at the museum for families and children.

Pemberton Museum Tea & Tales
August 10
Visitors can enjoy tea, coffee or juice and home baked treats for $2 at the Museum's Tea & Tales program every Tuesday. Each week tea-goers are invited to listen to a local tale presented by a Pemberton resident on various themes connected to life in the Valley.

Pemberton 2010 Slow Food Dinner
August 14
Slow Food Cycle Dinner Event 2010. From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate... celebrate Pemberton's Slow Food Cycle weekend and taste the best of BC. Join Araxi head chef James Walt and Whistler Cooks' Grand Cousar at Pemberton Valley Farms on Saturday August 14 for a very special dinner! Learn more...

Pemberton 2010 Slow Food Cycle
August 15
Sea to Sky's signature agritourism event. A pedal-powered trip through the natural buffet that is Pemberton Meadows farmland.

Pemberton Museum Tea & Tales
August 17
Visitors can enjoy tea, coffee or juice and home baked treats for $2 at the Museum's Tea & Tales program every Tuesday. Each week tea-goers are invited to listen to a local tale presented by a Pemberton resident on various themes connected to life in the Valley.

Pemberton Museum Tea & Tales
August 24
Visitors can enjoy tea, coffee or juice and home baked treats for $2 at the Museum's Tea & Tales program every Tuesday. Each week tea-goers are invited to listen to a local tale presented by a Pemberton resident on various themes connected to life in the Valley.

Slow Food Dinner
July 08
Slow Food Cycle Dinner Event 2010. From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate... celebrate Pemberton's Slow Food Cycle weekend and taste the best of BC. Join Araxi head chef James Walt and Whistler Cooks' Grand Cousar at Pemberton Valley Farms on Saturday August 14 for a very special dinner!

Bike Magazine Feature Pemberton MTB Trails
April 17
Bike Magazine features recent Pemberton mountain bike trail development built with Canadian government stimulus package money. Learn more.

Pemberton Olympic Home to 'The Snow Leopard'
February 10
Kwame "The Snow Leopard" and Ghana Ski Team to be headquartered at Drumkeeran House in Pemberton, BC. Learn more...

New Tourism Pemberton FaceBook FAN Page
January 30
The new Tourism Pemberton FaceBook FAN page is now online. If you use FaceBook become a FAN! Learn More.

Pemberton Winterfest 2010
January 21
The Spirit of BC - Pemberton committee has put together a variety of events for Pemberton's annual Winterfest activities. Learn more.

Pemberton Potato Jack is a Film Star
November 30
Pemberton Potato Jack is featured in a new short film at the 2009 Whistler Film Festival. Learn more.

Community Futures Howe Sound Events
November 19
Community Futures Howe Sound is hosting two business development events in Pemberton during the week of November 23, 2009. The first annual Meet & Mingle and a Pemberton - Lil'wat Nation Business Development Workshop. Learn more!

New Tourism Pemberton Website Updates
November 02
The Tourism Pemberton website has been under further construction and undergone several updates in the past week. Learn more about new content, videos, business listings, web cams and more!

VANOC Local Resident Special
October 15
Residents of the Squamish to Mount Currie region who register a ticketing account before Friday, October 23 will have an exclusive opportunity to take advantage of a special “Locals” Whistler Olympic ticket offer. Learn more...

Olympic Torch Day February 6th 2010
October 09
As the sun rises over the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Centre's Inukshuk, our community will observe the start of the first of four torchbearers as they begin their relay through Pemberton. Learn more...

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