The Ultimate Guide To Exploring Pemberton, BC

This post has been sponsored but all opinions remain my own.

Pemberton is a small village located just 2.5 hours from Vancouver and just 20 mins past the bustling village of the famous Whistler, BC.  In order to get to Pemberton from Vancouver you drive along the gorgeous and picturesque Sea to Sky Highway where there are many opportunities to pull over and capture the beauty of the West Coast! Although it is small, Pemberton is a one-stop shop for everything you need if you love being in the mountains.  From Camping to Lodges, to Breweries and activities.  That is why I put together this Ultimate Guide to Exploring Pemberton.

Where To Stay In Pemberton, BC

Pemberton Valley Lodge

You didn’t travel all this way not to be nestled right into the gorgeous mountainside so I have to recommend The Pemberton Valley Lodge.  Pemberton Valley Lodge is a comfortable retreat and almost like your home away from home.  It is no wonder why it’s ranked #1 in the entire Pemberton and District Area.

If you are a family like ourselves, it is super family-friendly.  It has all sorts of amenities that the kids will love.  From the outdoor heated pool and hot tub to the outdoor fire pit with views of the famous Mt. Currie. It truly is the ultimate escape where you get to enjoy a calm oasis.

The perk of the lodge is that they welcome both short and long-term stays as well as spacious, beautiful guest suites. It’s a great way to be close to Whistler all while saving money.  Hotels in Whistler typically charge for parking and have smaller rooms, but with Pemberton Valley Lodge you get larger rooms and free parking, so it’s a win-win.

And for my environmentally sustainable friends, they have you covered!  The lodge has worked super hard to be a “Green Hotel” offering two complimentary electrical charging stations.  In each room, they have composting bins to reduce the amount of content collected in local landfill operations.  Along with that, they have forged a partnership with Bullfrog Power which utilizes energy drawn from low-impact hydropower generators that are EcoLogo certified or meet a similar standard or program to make the Lodge more eco-friendly.

What To Do In Pemberton, BC

Beyond the beautiful mountainscape, there are many reasons why you should visit Pemberton. Here are the top attractions and best things to do in my opinion to help you create the perfect Pemberton itinerary, no matter what your travel style might be.

Skiing

Although Whistler is popular for Skiing and Snowboarding, the Pemberton highway gives easy access to a variety of avalanche paths, glaciers, and so much more that offer stunning mid-winter backcountry skiing.

The Beer Farmers 

I can’t say enough amazing things about The Beer Farmers.  Their tasting room and brewery are located in the middle of a beautiful organic farm.  It is so family-friendly and dog friendly.  Be sure to stop by and enjoy locally grown and locally crafted lagers and ales on this 4th generation organic family farm.  Check out their Instagram page for up-to-date information.

Please keep in mind that they will be working on developing new tasty brews so their winter hours as of right now are:

Thurs & Fri 12-6pm
Sat & Sun 12-7pm

Pemberton Brewing Company 

Another family-friendly brewery is the Pemberton Brewing Company.  Their tasting room and year-round patio are open daily. Stop by the brewery, grab a tasting paddle or pint, packaged products and/or growler fills.  From time to time, they even have live music!  Check out their Instagram page for up-to-date information.

Please note their local hours:

Mon-Thurs 3-7pm
Fri & Sat 1-8pm
Sunday 1-7pm

Town Square

This Family-Friendly Restaurant is perfect for everyone.  With a great kids menu and main courses for adults, each meal is flavourful and made with locally sourced ingredients to make each dish absolutely delicious.  Hit it up on  Friday night at 7:30pm to discover new local musicians.

For a guide on where to stop along the way while driving the sea to sky highway, check out this article

Enjoy The Views

Why not just walk around the village and take in the breathtaking views no matter what the season is?  Try out the local coffee shops and bakeries.  I never got a chance to try it out while I was there but there is a very famous bakery called BlackBird Bread.  It will definitely be on my list for our next visit!

Farmers Market

From June – End of October there is a local Farmers market.  We were fortunate enough to catch the very last day of it.  Such a cute idea to bring together the community, local vendors and local produce farmers.

Fishing

No matter the season, there is always lots of fishing available.  Pemberton is home to several species of fish including rainbow trout, Dolly Varden char, cutthroat trout, steelhead, whitefish, and five species of salmon.  This is one of the best and most scenic places to fish on the west coast.

Visit Pemberton, BC

For more on what to do while you are exploring the beauty of Pemberton, BC, be sure to check out the official Tourism Pemberton page.  If you end up booking a stay with the Pemberton Valley Lodge and exploring the town, let me know how you enjoyed it!!

To check out more video footage from our trip be sure to head to my IG highlight reel “Pemberton”.

Xo, Asia

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