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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

Take it to the air, get down to the farm, unleash your inner cowboy and more summer adventure story starters.

Gateway to Winter Adventure

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

Pemberton People

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

Pemberton Places

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

2010 Winter Games

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

Little Know Truths

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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Tourism Pemberton Committee Meeting
March 11
Tourism Pemberton committee meeting on Thursday, March 11 at 9 a.m. at the Pemberton Visitor Centre. RSVP required. Learn more.

Whistler 2010 Winter Paralympics
March 12
The Sea to Sky Corridor welcomes the world’s best winter athletes to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The X Paralympic Winter Games will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from March 12 to 21, 2010.

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...

2010 Winter Games Homestay Program
September 24
The 2010 Winter Games Homestay Program is looking for people in Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton who have an extra bedroom(s) available over the 2010 Winter Games period and are willing to host a volunteer from outside the area.

Follow Tourism Pemberton on Twitter
September 24
Do you tweet? If you use Twitter you can now follow Tourism Pemberton. We'll be tweeting about Pemberton and area tourism-related news and events. Check out our new account @pembertonbc. Learn more.