Experience

Pemberton is for all Seasons

Four Seasons of Wild Beauty, Adventure and Serenity

Pemberton is a place where the seasons don’t just change, they invite. Whether you’re drawn by deep backcountry adventure or a slower, scenic pace, each season brings new ways to connect with this wild corner of British Columbia.

For those chasing solitude, family connection, or rugged outdoor challenge, Pemberton offers space to explore, breathe, and stay a little longer, without the rush and far from the crowds.

Summer in Pemberton

Summer is when Pemberton stretches out and shines. A season of deep wilderness hikes, cold dips in the lakes, bike rides through farmland and alpine singletrack, and the taste of just-picked berries. It’s celebrating fresh produce, gathering in nature, and basking in the sunny warmth.

Long days, delicious food, wild adventures.
Things to Do:

  • Spend hours exploring local trails on foot, by bike or horse.

  • Pick fresh berries, shop local farm stands, and enjoy a craft beer.

  • Witness the beauty from above on a heli-tour or paragliding adventure.

  • Tee off under Ts’zil (Mt Currie) for a sunny day of golfing.

  • Road trip the Range Beyond Range route to experience the wild, rugged beauty of this region.

  • Wander through the past at the Pemberton Heritage Museum.

  • Camp beside rivers or escape into the alpine to a backcountry hut.

  • Up the adrenaline with dirtbiking, motocross, skydiving, heli-biking and jet-boating.

  • Get married in the open air at one of the many stunning farm venues.

Summer Highlights:

  • Slow Food Cycle Sunday (August)

  • Pemberton Farmers Market (every Friday)

  • Araxi Longtable Dinner

  • Women’s Wellness Retreat with Copper Cayuse

A woman hugging a brown horse in a forest setting, smiling with her eyes closed, wearing a baseball cap, a black fleece jacket, and blue jeans.
A man and woman sit on rocks beside a mountain lake, surrounded by pine trees and snow-capped mountains, enjoying the scenic view.
A person mountain biking on a trail through a lush green forest with tall pine trees, mountains with snow patches in the background, and a clear blue sky.

Autumn in Pemberton is quietly spectacular. The valley turns gold, the air turns crisp, and the final harvests begin. It’s the best time to slow down (or sneak in your last few Summer adventures), savour local bounty, and enjoy the secret season when the region settles down.

Fall in Pemberton

Quiet serenity, crisp air, harvest energy
Things to Do:

  • Pick your pumpkin for Halloween

  • Stock up on fresh produce for the winter season

  • Enjoy quieter alpine trails (but be adventure prepared for colder conditions)

  • Continue biking - it’s not over until the snow falls!

  • Get out onto the water to enjoy some of the best trout, salmon and sturgeon fishing.

  • Stay a bit drier - Pemberton and Lillooet are warmer than the rest of the Sea-to-Sky!

  • Drive the incredible Duffey Lake Road and take in the stunning fall colours and explore Lillooet.

  • Cozy up in a warm log cabin

  • Take a helicopter sightseeing tour to witness the combination of fall foliage, clear blue lakes and snowcapped alpine.

Fall Highlights:

  • Pumpkin Picking Season

  • Pemberton Barn Dance

  • The final few Farmers Markets

  • Slow season deals and specials

A scenic view of snow-capped mountains with a forest of trees with green and yellow foliage in the foreground at sunset.
Two mountain bikers riding on a dirt trail through a green, mountainous landscape with rocky slopes and distant snow-capped peaks under an overcast sky.
A large pile of small, orange pumpkins.

Winter in Pemberton

Winter in Pemberton is anything but quiet. This is the season when the mountains come alive with adrenaline. Ski-tourers and heli-skiers chase untouched powder in the backcountry, and snowmobilers and snowbikers carve up alpine bowls. Pemberton is a base camp for those who go beyond the resort.

Deep snow, high adrenaline, fewer crowds
Things to Do:

  • Journey into the alpine on a heli-skiing adventure.

  • Fuel your adrenaline on a guided snowmobiling or snowbiking tour.

  • Sneak away to an alpine Yurt for incredible ski-touring.

  • Snowshoe and cross-country ski peaceful trails.

  • Get out onto the ice for winter fishing!

  • Cosy up in a warm log cabin for a romantic escape

  • Get even further away with a heli-drop at a backcountry hut.

Winter Highlights:

  • Skiing untouched powder in the backcountry

  • Escaping the winter crowds

  • Seeing a different side of Pemberton’s mountains

Two hikers with backpacks approaching a snow-covered wooden cabin in a forested winter landscape.
Group of skiers in colorful gear navigating through snowy mountain landscape with large snow-covered peaks and blue sky in the background.
Two people skiing down a snowy mountain slope with pine trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Spring in Pemberton

Spring in Pemberton is a quiet awakening, when snow melts into rushing rivers, trails begin to reopen, and the valley greens with new life. It’s a time for fresh starts, getting out into the sun, and warming up for an adventure filled Summer ahead.

Quiet trails, melting snow, the return of warmth and green.
Things to Do:

  • Ski! The secret season of skiing has begun - the days are getting longer and warmer, and the snow is soft.

  • Dust off the bikes and get out on the trails.

  • Hike in the Valley - or come prepared to snowshoe if exploring alpine trails.

  • Our favourite time to fly - the alpine is snowcapped and the Valley is lush and green, providing stunning contrasting views.

  • Hit the links for world-class golfing.

  • Go horse-riding in the Valley, crossing creeks and witnessing local wildlife.

  • Visit local farms and farmstands to get fresh Spring flowers, organic transplants and fresh eggs.

Spring Highlights:

  • Dual sport days! It’s the best of Summer and Winter combined - ski in the morning, bike in the afternoon.

  • Lilwat Nation May Day Rodeo

  • Golf tournaments

  • Enduro bike races

  • Tulip field at The Beer Farmers

A vibrant field of multicolored tulips with red, pink, yellow, orange, and purple blossoms.
A golfer is mid-swing on a golf course with a mountainous background and a golf cart on the path nearby.
A family of four riding bicycles on a dirt trail surrounded by green trees and wildflowers.