a busy saturday at the whistler farmers' market, and such a nice way to spend part of the weekend…read more there was a great energy to the place, with people wandering from booth to booth, stopping for food, chatting with vendors and browsing everything from fresh produce and prepared foods to handmade goods and little finds you definitely weren't planning on buying. what surprised me most was the diversity of the vendors and products. alongside the expected farmers' market staples were korean and japanese offerings, ghee, prepared foods, specialty treats, handmade products and plenty of things that made you want to stop and take a closer look. it felt like a little snapshot of whistler's local community, with influences and flavours from all over mixed in with products grown, made and produced in the region. the whistler farmers' market has actually been around since 1994, when it started with just one farm and a couple of crafters. today, more than 130 vendors rotate through the market over the season, with around 70 vendors typically participating at any one market. the lineup can include local farms, food producers, hot food vendors, artists, designers and makers. one thing i really like about the market is that it isn't simply a collection of vendors bringing in wholesale products to resell. the market follows the bc association of farmers' markets' 100% made, baked, grown, raised or foraged philosophy, meaning the products are supposed to come directly from the people producing them. that gives the market a much more genuine farmers' market feel and makes wandering through the booths part of the experience. and, of course, there were things that somehow managed to make their way home with me. picked up some lavender mosquito repellent, which seemed like a very appropriate whistler purchase considering how much time gets spent outdoors here. definitely one of those market finds that wasn't necessarily on the shopping list but made perfect sense once i saw it. the market is set along the pedestrian only upper village stroll at the base of blackcomb mountain, so there is plenty of surrounding scenery, shops and places to stop before or after browsing. it makes it especially easy to turn a market visit into a leisurely weekend outing rather than just popping in to grab groceries. another nice touch is the market's focus on sustainability. since 2013, aware whistler's zero waste heroes have helped visitors sort compost, recycling and garbage at the market, making the experience a little more thoughtful than your average outdoor event. busy, colourful, full of interesting smells and plenty to discover, the whistler farmers' market is a fun weekend stop even if you're not specifically looking for anything. come hungry, bring a reusable bag and give yourself time to wander. sometimes the best finds are the ones you didn't know you were looking for.

The farmer's market happens every Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. We got there at around 1, and there…read morewere a lot of people, but it didn't feel overcrowded. They have lots of vendors selling local goods, jewelry, arts & crafts, produce, and some food vendors - but not a lot. The only ones I recall were scallion pancakes, bibimbap, lemonade, shave ice, and pizza. We ended up getting some scallion pancakes and bibimbap. We also bought some syrups from the shaved ice stand. Most of the prices seem very fair, considering how expensive Whistler is in general. There's nothing amazing about this farmer's market but it's nice if you want to check out some local items, and if you have nothing to do.

A nice small town market! Some of my favorite stands were…read moreMaples' Sugar Shack selling maple syrup of course! The mug stand Capture Gravity shows the many beautiful shapes and sizes of breasts on nicely handcrafted mugs. I also saw many dogs loving their specialty pupcakes and I was sad my pups weren't with me this time but I'm sure they would have just been begging for more. Sea to sky mushrooms & wild foods even had the prettiest mushroom display I have ever seen! Everything here was unique and this was a great market to walk through while visiting. Mountain Meal Prep gets an honorable mention for their unique dehydrated meal prep idea. It's a healthy and easy alternative, especially for those who love camping! You get tons of nutrients and all of the flavor compacted conveniently in a mason jar and you just add hot water! Woof & stuff was my personal favorite with Amanda's cute collar options. I bought a yellow cactus collar for my black border collie and he looks so dang cute! Memorial Weekend was a busy weekend here but it added to the fun and there was lots of stands to see. The food vendors in the back were definitely very busy with constant people lining up for good food.

Very nice farmers market. During the winter they close earlier, which you should be aware of…read more Products are great. Try the Mexican booth.

We stopped after visiting the Mountain Gallery who recommended this restaurant…read more My wife ordered the pulled pork and I ordered the Rotisserie Chicken . Both were delicious but especially the Rotisserie Chicken. A great place to take kids as the prices are reasonable for the area. Very clean and neat inside. The food also comes out really fast. Your servers are very attentive. The restaurant is located as part of the Fairmount Hotel.

Lunch here was pretty filling and tasty. We tried three things the poutine with pork, portobello…read moresalad with rotiserrie chicken, and 4 cheese grilled cheese total came out to like $62 Canadian dollars. I think the poutine was our favorite followed by the salad, we didn't love the grilled cheese. This a large place with lots of seating options.

Wow. I bought their cordials at Make-It this weekend. Terrific flavors, highly recommended!read more

From the owner: We make all natural fruit + botanical syrups and cordials for all occasions…read more Our ingredients are sourced locally, using organic whenever possible. Our range of naturally delicious syrups and cordials do not contain any artificial colors, flavorings or preservatives. SNOW CONES/SHAVE ICE - Frostbites brings a classic summer treat to local farmer's markets and events in BC, Canada.- topping finely shaved ice with fresh natural syrups. SODAS ON TAP - You can find frostbites pouring fresh fruit + botanical sodas on tap at farmer's markets all around the city of Vancouver. Grab a bottle of cordial to take home with you to create your own sodas or cocktails! Frostbites is available for weddings, parties, and events year round.

Another treasure I'd curiously passed by for many years before venturing in. North Arm Farm is a…read morelocal produce paradise with a wide range of all organically grown fruits and veggies. There's even a u-pick option! Kids can feed the sheep, chickens, pigs and ducks while parents peruse the organic local honeys, pies, jams and of course, fruit, vegetables and fresh cut flowers. Even if you just want a glimpse of the farm, you'll be sure to leave laden with at least a pie or two. They even serve farm lunches and can do corporate catering! Be sure to bring your camera and a pair of mud-friendly shoes.

Dried fruit. Coffee and Tea. Yarn. Jewelry and Journalling. Travel agent. Gelato. Baked goods. Bulk…read morenuts and flakes. Gluten free pasta. Organic stuff. Panini and entrees and soups. Like a farmers market with a side of travel agent. My new place to go for coffee and a snack in Squamish.

It was really good food but I was here for like an hour and they never filled up my waterread more

Probably the cheapest food in Whistler, but doesn't taste as good as it used to. Fries tasted…read morestale, and chicken was dry. Waiter checked up on us every so often, but we waited for a while to get the bill. Very loud music, there were tons of big groups. Would go to other places next time.

The service was great and the food was okay. I do like the vibes this place has and the music is…read morechill. I like the music they played. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I chose to sit inside. I had a latte and the chicken and waffles. My food was okay. I didn't realize my food came with fries. So we ordered a side of fries. I do have to say their curly fries was really good but the cost was $16 bucks CAN dollars. Its enough to feed 3 to 4 people. My partner liked his lemon pepper wings cost was $24 for 11 wings. It looked really good. I would recommend this place, if you want a chill spot and to hang out with friends. They have a pool table. Also, its in a great location. Come and check this place out if you are new to the area.

Looks like this would be an amazing spot if it were Ski/Snowboarding season. Located right at the…read morebase of the Black Comb Gondola and Ski lifts. I can only imagine how crazy busy this place gets. Inside, you see a bunch of Skis and Gondolas hanging from the ceiling giving you a feeling that you should be expecting it to be snowing outside. Food was delicious. Liked how instead of breast, they used the thigh instead. Giving it a bit more flavor.

Excellent fresh BC fruit Always fresh at reasonable prices …read more Straw berries are sweet and delicious. Can't wait for Chilliwack corn in July!

I was shocked to see this farm fresh fruit stand in the Canadian Tire Parking lot. Much better…read morethan buying from the grocery store. They are open 7 days a week - didn't know that... Apparently they import their produce daily direct from the farm. High quality and reasonable prices. Will definitely visit them again.