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Pemberton Visitors’ Guide 2014-2015
Welcome
to Pemberton
Contents
FOOD:
Slow Food Cycle Celebrates 10 Years
A Culinary Gem
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ART:
We are delighted that you have chosen
Pemberton and area for your
next adventure.
We have a saying in the Pemberton Valley, a
saying that explains why visitors return again
and again: Adventure Begins Here! Come explore
our rivers and glaciers, mountains and meadows,
forests, fields and trails, and you’ll see what we
mean.
Pemberton has fast become a cycling and
mountain biking mecca, hosting events such
as the Nimby Fifty Mountain Bike Race, Subaru
IRONMAN Canada and Slow Food Cycle Sunday.
From beginner to pro, Pemberton has it all.
your Nordic skis or hop on a snowmobile for an
unforgettable winter journey. Whether it’s golfing,
fishing, jet-boating, skydiving, horseback riding,
cross-country skiing, soaring or paragliding, there
is an adventure for everyone in Pemberton.
Pemberton has several dining options from steak
and ribs, to sushi, Chinese and even wood fired
pizza. Ask any local and they will point you in the
direction of whatever your taste buds are craving
or their favourite local restaurant. Browse through
the local shops where you will find everything
from local produce and products, to amazing art,
aboriginal carvings and jewelry.
We’re proud of all that Pemberton has to offer,
and we welcome you here with open arms and
huge smiles.
Let’s not forget our music, arts & culture as
Pemberton is excited to welcome back the
Pemberton Music Festival in July 2014. Join us
for MADE (Music Arts Dance Expression) which
showcases many of our local artists, or simply stop
for a cold beverage and sit back enjoy the local
talent.
Sincerely,
David MacKenzie
Take a stroll around the One Mile Lake boardwalk
or hike to spectacular Nairn Falls. Click into
President
Tourism Pemberton
Travel safely, enjoy and respect our mountain
paradise. Let your adventures begin!
Artists in the Valley
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Karen Love: Passionately Painting Pemberton 12
WEDDINGS:
Tie the Knot in Picturesque Pemberton
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BIKING:
Suffering for Fun at the Nimby Fifty
Hit the Road
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HERITAGE:
Pemberton Heritage Walk
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MAPS: Central Pemberton
Greater Pemberton
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DIRECTORY: Local business listings
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BIKING:
Ride Like the Locals
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EQUESTRIAN:
Dreamcatcher Meadows: Home of
the Hanoverians
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MUSIC:
Rockin’ the Valley
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GOLF:
Pemberton’s inspired Golf Courses
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SNOWMOBILING:
Pemberton’s High-octane Playland
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FISHING:
The Art of Angling in Spud Valley
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EVENTS:
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T H E S L OW F O O D C Y C L E O F F E R S PA RT I C I PA N T S A C H A N C E TO C H AT W I T H L O C A L FA R M E R S
P H OTO B Y D AV E S T E E R S / F L I C K R . C O M / D B S T E E R S
S l o w F o o d C y c l e C e l e b r at e s 10 Y e a r s
E m m a T ay l o r
For the ultimate carefree, culinary day out
hop on a bicycle — the wind in your hair
and sun on your back — and cruise through
the lush and spectacular Pemberton
Meadows to experience the delights of this
year’s 10th Annual Slow Food Cycle.
The cycle, a first of its kind in B.C., has become
a Pemberton summer institution and a must-do
activity on visitors’ bucket lists. The event is held
on the third Sunday in August every year, this year
falling on August 17. Cyclists of all ages flood to the
wide, flat Pemberton Valley Road, to pedal leisurely
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along all or part of the 50-km roundtrip through
stunning mountain scenery and acres of unspoilt
farmland.
Participants while away a summer’s afternoon
meandering from farm to farm, sampling fresh
produce at local food stands, soaking up the
sunshine and hobnobbing with local producers. It’s
the quintessential B.C. slow-food family experience
that showcases the importance of local farms’ food
production in the area.
“It’s one of the best ways to get a real feel of
what the Pemberton Valley is all about,” says
David MacKenzie, president of Tourism Pemberton.
“We are famous for our agricultural community, in
particular the seed potato farmers. To be able to
do a family activity with cycling as your mode of
transportation to get around visiting the various
locations with the mountain backdrop we have —
what more could you ask for on a beautiful Sunday
afternoon.”
Last year almost 4,000 cyclists attended the event,
experiencing the elation of the ride and soaking
up the laid-back atmosphere. The all-day festival
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connects consumers with their food and people with
the land. Musicians play while local chefs prepare
food grown on-site, local farmers are supported and
food sustainability is promoted. With the average
food item eaten in North America having travelled
2,500 to 4,000 kilometres, promoting the pleasure
of food with responsibility, sustainability and
harmony with nature is key.
“IT’S ONE OF THE
BEST WAYS TO GET A
REAL FEEL OF WHAT
THE PEMBERTON
VALLEY IS ALL
ABOUT,”
Co-founders Anna Helmer and Lisa Richardson
started the event to raise awareness about the role
the area’s farms play in food production when they
became concerned that irreplaceable farmland was
under consistent developmental pressures. This was
back in 2005, and the event has grown steadily
into the unprecedented success it is today. Tourism
Pemberton has taken over production of the event
starting this year, but has no plans to deviate from
the format that has made it such a resounding
success.
“It is our goal to keep it as much in the spirit in
which it was intended by its original creators,” says
MacKenzie.
He added that the only real change for 2014 is that
instead of it being a by-donation event there will be
a $5 dollar charge per person, or a maximum of $20
for families.
“This is primarily because we have some significant
costs that need to be covered, like the public safety
and traffic management plan,” he says.
Pre-registration is available online on the Tourism
Pemberton website, or people can sign up the day
of the event.
Helmer, a local farmer, is still involved, although in
a different capacity this year. “Anna is quite excited
because now that they’ve turned the operations
over to Tourism Pemberton, it has freed them up to
be able to focus on their own farm as participants,”
says MacKenzie.
Ten years on, the event truly has come full cycle.
For details on how to register go to
www.tourismpemberton.com. Participants are
advised to take sunscreen, water and snacks.
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O N E M I L E E AT E RY I S O N E O F P E M B E RTO N ’ S TO P R E S TAU R A N T S
P H OTO B Y L O G A N S WAY Z E / C O A S T P H OTO. C O M
A Culinary Gem
E r i c a O s b u r n - M c N o lt y
With a fast-growing community and a new focus on the
importance of local diets, Pemberton is becoming known as a
must-dine destination for foodies.
From local honey to award-winning, locally produced vodka and spirits as
well as heirloom varieties of potatoes and garlic, visitors won’t leave town
hungry. The Farmers’ Market is a great place to see the wide range of produce
Pemberton grows — and yes, an abundance of potato varieties are on display.
The current “it” potato is the sieglinde variety. Some locals say you have not
tasted mashed potatoes until you’ve had mashed sieglindes. They may well
replace dessert at your dinner table. Garlic is also a popular, sell-out item with
the red Russian variety getting huge raves.
While some Pembertonians might not take fashion seriously (unless you’re
talking merino wool) and place little importance on the size of their closets,
they have a number of varieties of potatoes, garlic and honey in their pantry —
and not just because their hoarding it for winter.
Carrots, beets, strawberries, corn, cabbage and greens are all available
seasonally. The Farmer’s Market is a social event, with lots of families milling
about and live music. With Pemberton’s produce receiving accolades from the
best restaurants in Vancouver, it’s not hard to see why the weekly market is
often full of visitors. “Come buy your food in the place where it was grown,
from the people who grew it!” says local organic farmer Anna Helmer.
Foodie travelers must put the Slow Food Cycle Sunday on their to-do list. The
brainchild of Helmer and Lisa Richardson, the SFCS has been pedaled annually
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for nine years now and will return in August 2014 under the direction of
Tourism Pemberton. Cycle slowly up the valley and enjoy fresh produce, baked
goods from Simply Delicious Bakery on Erickson Road, mouth-watering burgers
(from Pemberton raised cattle) and other foods from farmers directly. Get a
sense of the farming community and see how breathtaking the Pemberton
Valley is. (For more, see our full story on page 4.)
Tyler Schramm opened his Pemberton Distillery in 2008 and has been
garnering raves for his organic potato vodka ever since. It is now sold in
B.C. liquor stores, at the distillery on Fridays and Saturdays and online at
pembertondistillery.ca. The distillery is open to the public for tours on Saturdays
at 4 p.m.
Local restaurants have taken advantage of all the fresh food at their doorstep
and have incorporated Pemberton’s finest into their menus. Mile One Eating
House not only makes award-winning gourmet burgers, (with buns from
Blackbird Bakery located across the street) but also sells Pemberton Meadows
Natural Beef, enabling customers to make their own masterpieces at home.
The Pony is another favourite restaurant, taking pride in serving local products.
North Arm Farm (northarmfarm.com) is open year round and is a huge draw at
fall harvest time when families drive up from the Lower Mainland to hang out
in a real pumpkin patch, complete with wagon rides out to the fields.
The bakery at North Arm Farm sells fresh pies, bread and preserves, and of
course seasonal produce. This is also the place to come for U-pick strawberries
in June and July.
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Artists
in the
Valley
Cindy Filipenko
From the moment you arrive in Pemberton
it’s clear that the valley is home to an
amazing array of artists.
Turning off the highway, the lampposts feature banners
by Vanessa Stark, a vibrant painter whose designs have
appeared on everything from greeting cards to skis. At the
roundabout at the entrance to downtown, there’s a steel
sculpture by acclaimed Canadian designer Martha Sturdy.
And if you drive along the town’s main drag you’ll run into
a red, wooden building called the Art Barn. Covered with
examples of local artist’s work, it’s a constant reminder of
the diversity of talent that resides in the valley.
The best opportunity to experience this diversity is at
MADE, an annual celebration of music, art, dance and
expression held the last Saturday in November at the
Pemberton Community Centre. This festive event is a
chance to hear local bands and solo acts while enjoying
everything from backcountry photography to conceptual
art. An initiative of the Pemberton Arts Council, this event
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runs from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. and gets busier the later it
gets.
Once you’ve viewed the public art and attended MADE
where do you go to see great art? Located on Prospect
Street across from the Esso, the Gallup Gallery features
paintings and carvings by First Nations artists with many
pieces made by Lil’wat artists from nearby Mt. Currie. A
few kilometres north of Pemberton (at the Ull’us Centre)
you’ll find more First Nations art at the Lil’wat7ul Cultural
Centre where artisanal baskets, traditional regalia and
drums can be purchased.
A less traditional gallery space can be found in the
Pemberton and District Library. The library’s lovely modern
mountain architecture creates a great environment
for showing digital, traditional and 3D work. All art,
crafts and jewelry on display are available for sale with
commissions going to support various library initiatives.
Many local eateries use paintings by Pemberton artists as
part of their décor. At The Mile One and The Pony you’ll
see Karen Love’s astounding nature paintings. Across the
street at the Wood there’s a number of Lynn Pocklington’s
hyper-realistic bear paintings.
The Mount Coffee Currie Company changes its exhibits
regularly. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch some spectacular
graphic work by co-owner Lisa Ankeny or her husband
Chris’ spectacular panoramic photos. The Blackbird Bakery
also features paintings created by its owner, Raven.
Jump in the car and you can be at Poole Creek in about
20 minutes at Mute Raven Studio (www.wimtewinkel.
com) exploring the photography and painting of Wim
Tewinkel. A little further up the in Birken you’ll find Judy
and Hugh Bourhis’ Our Glass Works (604-452-3273),
where they’ve been producing stained glass and kiln-fired
glass since 1979.
Call or visit the studio websites to confirm hours of
operation.
Pemberton Bed & Breakfasts And Inns
www.pembertonbandb.com
After a quiet peaceful sleep, wake up to the natural
beauty of the Pemberton Valley and enjoy majestic
views of Mount Currie from your choice of one of our
informative and pampering B&Bs.
Please see page 20 for a full map of Pemberton
Old Vineyard Bed & Breakfast
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Fantastic, quiet, rural setting with huge mountain views
on 7 acres. Three large guest suites each with separate
outside entrances, private decks, and fireplaces. Enjoy
a gourmet country breakfast with farm fresh eggs
served to your room if you like. Relax in our secluded
hot tub. Close to trails and restaurants.
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Log House Bed & Breakfast Inn
1. 1357 Elmwood Drive / Tel: 604-894-6000
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3. 1427 Collins Road / Tel: 604-894-5857
Relax and unwind in an exquisite yellow cedar log
home. Six unique guest bedrooms with private
bathrooms, full breakfast and outdoor hot tub. Ideal for
groups, families and corporate retreats, The Log House
B&B Inn is close to all amenities and enjoys stunning
mountain views.
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BC Rail
Country Meadows Bed & Breakfast
4. 1431 Collins Road / Tel: 604-894-6605
Welcome to our European B&B - Heri & Brenda
(hosts) - located on 6 peaceful acres. Hearty Country
Breakfasts with my Farm Fresh Eggs. Great views, 3
comfortable suites - try our Barn Suite and enjoy the
horses!All suites have private bathrooms, 2 suites
with kitchens. In the Winter Season, ask about our
Breakfast Basket Deal! Enjoy the outdoor decks and
Hot tub area. Free WiFi. English/German spoken. Rates
from $90-$130 - No Taxes
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Trails
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Greenwood Country Inn
Residential
2. 1371 Greenwood Street / Tel: 604-894-5607
Commercial
West-coast B&B situated on a bluff above the village.
Sun Terrace with pond & hot-tub offers breath-taking
panoramic views; bird and sky watchers paradise. Airconditioned rooms, private bathrooms, Guest kitchens,
Jacuzzi-Suite with Balcony, friendly atmosphere and
delightful breakfast; free wifi, German and English
spoken.
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Lillooet River Lodge
5. 1428 Pemberton Farm Road / Tel: 604-966-8246
You will experience great hospitality from the moment
you arrive at this beautiful cedar log home. Located
on 4 acres along the Lillooet River with spectacular
views from the hot tub. Enjoy a delicious full breakfast
or take a packed picnic lunch to your destination.
Air-conditioned rooms, king/queen beds with luxury
linen, fridge/mini bar, full bath ensuites, loft with big
screen television and free wireless inter-net. English,
German and French spoken. Suitable space available
for seminars/retreats and workshops.
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“ M T C U R R I E R O L L I N G BA L E S ” B Y K A R E N L OV E
P H OTO S U B M I T T E D
K a r e n L ov e :
P a s s i o n at e ly P a i n t i n g P e m b e r t o n
Cindy Filipenko
To look at a Karen Love painting is to
accept an invitation to step inside and
experience the environment.
With the opening of Karen Love Art, a studio/
gallery space adjacent to her home, there’s another
invitation: to step inside the world of one of
Pemberton’s most renowned painters.
“We see people at their jobs all the time,” says
Love. “We see waiters, people working in stores,
on the roads, but we never see how artists work.”
And most days — the ones when the sandwich
board advertising Karen Love Art sits at the foot of
her driveway — you can see Love at work, capturing
the stunning beauty of the Pemberton Valley, a place
she’s called home for close to 25 years.
If by chance the studio/gallery is closed, there’s
a strong possibility that she’s out in the woods
somewhere with her camera, grabbing pictures of
textures and vistas that might later show up on
canvas.
“I shot some decaying leaves the other day,” says
Love. “Their colours were so dark and rich, I just
had to take it.”
Love’s work celebrates Pemberton’s spectacular
environment in all its phases — from the renewal
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of spring to the retreat of fall. Her striking
canvasses of Mount Currie are legendary. Her
paintings of local lakes and canoes ready to be
pushed from shore stir the imagination. And her
moodier pieces, primarily abstracts, inspire quiet
contemplation. Love’s paintings relate the feel
of the seasons and the underlying emotions they
provoke.
Her new 650-square-foot studio/gallery features
a diverse sampling of this work, from a canvas
of a stark deciduous tree stripped of its leaves to
clusters of miniatures of her more popular prints
mounted on 4” x 4” blocks. The larger of the two
areas in the L-shaped space is the gallery, the
smaller part is Love’s work place. Heated by a
wood stove, the tidy space features a couple of
semi-complete paintings propped up on easels,
some trays of paint and an array of brushes. Even in
their most nascent form — Love begins with a light
pencil sketch — the ghostly images are beautiful.
Love wasn’t always a painter; in fact she was, for
years, a 3D artist specializing in glass and metal
work. However, like most kids, she started with
drawing. When she was in primary school in her
native Ontario, Love had the opportunity to take
some drawing lessons with Group of Seven master
A.Y. Jackson, who was then in his 80s.
“He was very, very old. We knew he had to be
famous, because who else could afford to have
themselves pushed around in a wheelchair all the
time,” says Love. “But we were kids… it didn’t
really matter.”
Despite her teacher’s penchant for landscapes,
Love took her skills and, likely because of her
father’s interest, drew cars. This developed into a
love of sculpture, building objects from the scraps
of metal she found in her father’s garage. After
graduation, Love studied painting Art Sake — a
Toronto art collective from the ‘70s and ‘80s —
before entering studies in glass and metal design
at Sheridan College School of Craft and Design.
Love started painting in earnest when her children,
now young adults, were preschoolers. Over the
years she’s developed a vibrant style that expresses
the visual splendor of Pemberton, particularly
Mount Currie. She’s stared up at the 9,500-foot
mountain outside her windows with its rocky,
jagged peaks that jut above the tree line, literally
thousands of times.
“I’ve been painting it for years and I’m still not
tired of it.”
Discover why by stopping by at Karen Love Art
this summer. Gallery sales include original work,
prints and cards. Commissions welcome. For more
information visit www.karenloveart.com.
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Artwork by Karen Love
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P E M B E RTO N O F F E R S S O M E O F T H E B E S T S C E N E RY F O R W E D D I N G S
P H OTO B Y TO S H I K AWA N O / TO S H I K AWA N O. C O M
Tie the Knot in
Picturesque Pemberton
E r i c a O s b u r n - M c N o lt y
If you’re looking for a wedding a bit out of the ordinary, Pemberton
has all the right ingredients for a memorable event.
With spectacular views in every direction, fresh, mouth-watering produce,
talented chefs and a host of venues from rustic to elegant, a Pemberton
wedding will be remembered for years to come.
The 100-mile diet concept is on everyone’s minds. Add a unique element to
your wedding celebration with a reception menu crafted using local and fresh
ingredients.
Getting married in Pemberton in the peak summer months ensures the best
produce is available for your wedding feast — from farm fresh corn, to new
potatoes, succulent greens and juicy berries to top the cake. Timing a wedding
with the harvest in fall is a popular option too. Tie the knot at North Arm Farm
(northarmfarm.com) with the dazzling green and orange-dotted pumpkin patch
as a backdrop.
Catering options abound with Pemberton’s local eateries such as The Pony
(thepony.ca) taking great pride in their use of abundant, local produce and
meats. One popular local caterer, Matt Prescott, owner of Snow Line catering
(604-698-7289) uses local Pemberton ingredients as much as possible and
develops menus ranging from traditional to gluten-free and vegan for small
events and weddings for up to several hundred guests.
There are a multitude of venues for weddings in Pemberton; your choice really
depends on the atmosphere you want for your Big Day. For peace, tranquility
and off-the-beaten-track, Green Water Resort (greenwaterresort.com) on
Erickson Road, up the valley, is an idyllic spot and has the appeal of being at
the end of a dead-end road.
In the winter, Celtic-influenced Drumkeeran House on Ivey Lake is a great
choice for an intimate wedding (drumkeeran.ca).
The Pemberton Valley Vineyard and Inn (whistlerwine.com) is just two minutes
from downtown Pemberton, but is located on a quiet country road and offers
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magnificent views of Mount Currie.
Big Sky Golf and Country Club (bigskygolf.ca) with its incredible views at the
foot of Mount Currie is sought after for weddings year over year. It is consistently
ranked among the top courses in Canada, thanks to its impeccable grounds. A
wedding at Big Sky on a summer evening at sunset is reminiscent of the South of
France, or the Okanagan. This venue should be booked well in advance.
One bonus of a summer wedding: a couple’s flower budget shrinks
considerably. Regardless which venue is chosen, flowers are an integral
element of a wedding celebration. As Pemberton boasts some of the most
fertile farmland in B.C., it makes sense to source flowers locally, for the freshest
blooms possible, rather than truck them in. Bathtub Gardens (bathtubgardens.com) grows an abundant variety of unusual
and stunning blooms. This small, flowers-only farm on the fringe of Pemberton
village can take care of all wedding-related floral needs. It is also certified
organic and throughout the season it grows up to 50 varieties of flowers.
“We can provide bulk flowers, or do the full service arranging ourselves,” says
owner Sam Casavant. “A la carte floral service is a good option for couples who
like the mason jar option or use antique bottles where one stem, like a dahlia,
is placed in each vase.”
His partner Calida Gymaloski confirms this trend. “Most couples want to do a
bit of both [of the floral arranging], we’ve found.”
Pemberton Valley Nurseries on Portage Road also stocks a large variety of blooms.
Large groups of wedding guests can check into the Pemberton Valley Lodge,
located conveniently off Highway 99, for affordable accommodation that is
comfortable, attractive and modern. Guests can also check into one of the many
B&Bs that dot the valley. Visit pembertonbandb.com for more information.
With all the necessities in place for holding the perfect celebration, newlyweds
can look forward to celebrating equally memorable anniversaries in Pemberton
for many years to come.
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Waxing • Skin Treatments • Make-Up •
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Nutritional Supplements
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Homeopathics
Aromatherapy
Body Care
Bulk Herbs, Spices & Food
Speciality & Organic
Groceries and Produce
Books
Water Filtration Systems
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Pemberton &
District
Museum &
Archives
Society
7455 Prospect St.
Open May – Sept 10am – 5pm.
604-894-5504
For current info visit our website:
www.pembertonmuseum.org
Offering knowledgeable and compassionate advice!
Take a step back in time and explore our Pioneer Village. Learn about
Port Pemberton’s early days as a stopping point along the historic
Lillooet-Harrison gold rush trail of 1858, the coming of the rail in 1914
and the settlement of the Pemberton valley.
Join us for ‘Tea & Tales’ every Tuesday at 2pm in July and August.
Children can participate in a scavenger hunt and plant lovers will love
our Museum Garden Tour. Become a member or just come on by.
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Owned and operated by a Natural Health Practitioner trained in Holistic
Nutrition, Herbology, Supplement and Botanical Counselling, and Massage.
604 . 894 . 8884
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The Nimby Fifty has a
reputation as one of the most
challenging XC mountain
bike races in the country.
S u ff e r i n g
for
Fun
at t h e
N i m by F i f t y
Vince Shuley
The first fact every mountain biker rider should know is that the
Nimby Fifty is not actually 50 kilometres, but rather a 37-km
course.
The reason for this discrepancy is that the lung-busting climbs make you feel like
you are riding 50 kilometers, hence the title.
The Nimby Fifty — now in its fifth year — is not your typical cross-country (XC)
mountain bike race. With just a few short sections of gravel road to separate the
packs of racers, the remainder of the course consists of Pemberton’s signature
technical singletrack.
The grueling 101 switchbacks of the Big Nimby climb accounts for over a quarter
of the entire course, hence the reason why the Nimby Fifty has a reputation as
one of the most challenging XC mountain bike races in the country. Some Nimby
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competitors have even gone as far to say that it’s tougher than the annual 67-km
Test of Metal, held every June in Squamish.
While Nimby racers always cross the line exhausted, they will always compliment
the course for including so many singletrack trails.
Early on in the race, riders will hit the classic trails of Radio Tower, Cross
Town Traffic and Lower Moose-Jah before starting the long ascent up the 101
switchbacks of Happy Trail to Big Nimby. From the highest point of the course,
riders are greeted with sweeping views of the Pemberton Valley and Mount
Currie before descending on Overnight Sensation and then onto the Mosquito
Lake area. The suffering isn’t over yet, however, with a few punchy climbs up
Sphincter and Econoline. The last descents include the fast and flowing No Err
and singletrack classics Ramble On, Moby Dick and Dark Forest.
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An exciting addition to the Nimby Fifty since 2012 has been the Red Bull
Downtime “race within a race.” The downhill section on Overnight Sensation is
timed, enduro style, with the fastest male and female taking home a cash prize.
The start and finish of the Nimby is always held at the picturesque North Arm
Farm, where the awards and after party keep celebrations going well into the
night. Racers are treated to organic gourmet, barbecue-style food from The Pony
restaurant and also have a cold beer waiting for them at the finish line. Support
crews and families are also able to dine for a small fee. Live music is on the menu
for the 2014 event with local “one man funk party” Papa Josh.
The Nimby Fifty has put Pemberton on the B.C. mountain biking map, taking its
place among the biggest XC races in the Sea to Sky corridor such as the Test of
Metal, the Gear Jammer and the Ore Crusher. Last year racers travelled from as
far as Edmonton to sample the legendary singletrack, which affirms Pemberton’s
reputation as one of B.C.’s premier mountain bike destinations.
For more information on the Nimby Fifty and mountain biking in Pemberton head
to www.nimbyfifty.com or call the Bike Co. on Portage Road.
OPEN TUES – SAT 8:30AM – 5:30PM
LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE PEMBERTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
www.route99motorsports.com
Phone: 604.894.6840
[email protected]
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Hit the
Road
Vince Shuley
While mountain biking is one of the most
common summer activities in Pemberton,
the sport of road cycling has exploded in
popularity in recent years.
Endurance events like Ironman Canada and
GranFondo Whistler have grown cycling tourism in
the Sea to Sky corridor, helping to put Pemberton
on the map as one of B.C.’s top road cycling
destinations.
Whether you prefer climbing up grueling switchbacks
to thrilling descents or maintaining a constant
cadence through farmland valleys, Pemberton has
something for every level of road warrior.
Pemberton to D’Arcy
is an excellent
introduction to the
sport with quiet
roads on undulating
terrain.
Pemberton to D’Arcy is an excellent introduction to
the sport with quiet roads on undulating terrain.
After riding north on Highway 99 to Mount Currie,
cross the railway tracks and continue north on
Portage Road. You can turn around at the high point
on Gates Lake (30 km from Pemberton) or continue
all the way to Anderson Lake in D’Arcy (46 km from
Pemberton).
The Pemberton Meadows Road is a great training
ride with little climbing on a 50-km round trip
from Highway 99. Cycle past a thriving agricultural
community (the venue for the famous Slow Food
Cycle) and enjoy magnificent views of Mount Currie
on your way back. Bear in mind the Meadows Road
has no shoulders and will see increased cycling
traffic on weekends with athletes training for
Ironman.
For the hill climbers looking to push for a full day
of endurance riding, the 100-km ride to Lillooet will
take you up hairpin switchbacks over the scenic
Duffey Lake Road with views of peaks and glaciers
on either side of the highway. Take care on the
descents!
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I R O N M A N C A N A DA S E N D S E N D U R A N C E R AC E R S T H R O U G H P E M B E RTO N
A S PA RT O F I T S C O U R S E
If you are staying in Whistler, the 32-km ride to
Pemberton along Highway 99 leaves you with a
300-m net descent and is a great half or full day
round trip. Call in for lunch at Mile One or The
Pony, or grab a coffee at Mt Currie Coffee Company
before heading back to Whistler. If you are feeling
energetic you can lengthen your ride by heading out
the Pemberton Meadows Road or north to D’Arcy.
When returning to Whistler, the road can get very hot
in the summer months and you have to climb that
300-m again, so stay hydrated and remember there
is nowhere to stop for supplies until you get back to
Whistler.
Triathletes are seen more and more in Pemberton
since the arrival of Ironman Canada, and the 180-km
cycling portion takes competitors south of Whistler
out to Olympic Park, back to the highway then north
to Pemberton, out to the end of the Meadows Road
and back before returning to Whistler. Add to that
a 3.9-km swim in a lake beforehand and a 42-km
marathon afterwards and you can see why the
Ironman is one of the toughest events people will
attempt in their lives.
REMEMBER THE RULES
AND SHARE THE ROAD
To keep safe on the roads and highways
always remember to share the road and
show respect to motorists and other cyclists.
Always ride as far as possible to the right
and keep groups in single file. Always be
visible, use hand signals when changing
lanes and of course, wear a helmet.
For more information on road riding in
Pemberton go to www.tourismpembertonbc.
com/activities/cycling/road-cycling.
P e m b e r t o n H e r i ta g e W a l k
Explore
t h e h e r i ta g e o f t h e
Pemberton
area, which was first founded in
1 8 5 8 . T h e H e r i ta g e W a l k
is a
g r e at a c t i v i t y i n t h e d o w n t o w n c o r e f o r s e n i o r s , f a m i l i e s a n d i n d i v i d u a l s l o o k i n g t o e x p l o r e t h e a r e a .
A ONE MILE LAKE
In the 1950s local community members constructed a
hand hewn bridge to replace the existing bridge that
was rotten. This allowed rudimentary access south on the
old Pemberton Trail route. An actual highway south to
Vancouver was finally completed in 1966.
B PEMBERTON CO-OP BUILDING
(ANIMAL BARN)
Early in 1941, a group of farmers and businessmen formed
the Pemberton and District Cooperative Association with the
object of obtaining feed and supplies more cheaply. The Coop served a useful purpose as a shipping agent and supplier
at a time when transportation was difficult and phone
service unreliable. The road to Vancouver, in 1966, finally put
an end to the Co-op: produce could be shipped direct and
sacks, feed, fertilizer and other farm needs delivered to the
farmer’s gate from mainland suppliers.
C PEMBERTON HOTEL
D
Near this park was the original trail head for the
Pemberton Trail. In 1881, four years after completing a
very rough route, the provincial government spent $400
on its maintenance, but with years of neglect after that
expenditure, the windfalls, slides and rotting bridges
discouraged most travellers from using it. Then in 1891,
the government allocated $1,000 for road works and local
residents requested that the money be allocated to the
Pemberton Trail to ensure southern access to Squamish. A.P.
Barnfield, one of nine men who completed the upgrade,
vividly remembers the trail: “It was a heartbreaker, built so
that it climbed up and down most of the ridges between
Pemberton and Squamish.” Travel by this trail was not for
the weak. Bert Perkins once set out on foot to race a horse
and rider from Pemberton to Squamish. Given a two hour
start, Perkins reached Squamish on the day he left home
and then, the story goes, played a mouth organ all night
at a dance. The horseman, William Hamill, arrived at his
destination on the afternoon of the second day. Another
man forced his horse to cover the same distance in one day.
That horse died.
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BRITISH AMERICAN OIL/GULF
STATION (BLACK’S HOTWHEELS)
Originally built in 1950s, it was called the B.A. Station and
later the Gulf Station, operated by Dick Webb. He had a
Dodge power wagon four-by-four tow truck. He used to
compete with the PX garage’s 4x4 International. He sold
gas from a single pump and did minor repairs and tires in
the back shop. He closed down the business in the early
1970s. Soon after, Ken Sangster moved in and opened up
a tire repair service to accommodate the many logging
trucks that were hauling out of the district. Over 200 loads
of logs a day were leaving Pemberton until the early 1990s.
Sangster’s business branched out into mufflers, brakes
and other services for cars and trucks. The current owner/
operator is Steven Black.
F
About 1914, when the Pacific Great Eastern station had
been located near the existing station site, Bob McLauchlan
built the shell of the original section of the present
Pemberton Hotel. This fair-sized shell of a building had no
partitions, and only a pot-bellied stove to keep it warm.
Later on in the 1940s, a lean-to addition that served as the
men’s section of the beer parlour was added, and a large
storage shed built in 1948. The owner’s family lived in the
upper rooms of the hotel, dined in the kitchen and used the
lobby as a living room. Some of the bedrooms had running
water, but the only bathrooms were on the main floor, and
used by the customers during open hours. The bar parlour
was divided into “men only” and “ladies and escorts.” On
busy nights the tables from the mixed side overflowed into
the men’s section; on pay days often the reverse occurred.
On weekday afternoons the place was so quiet that the
owner would call a round on the house.
PEMBERTON TRAILHEAD
(GAZEBO PARK)
RCMP OFFICE & PEMBERTON DYKING
DISTRICT OFFICE
Pemberton Valley Dyking District (on the right). The duties of
the part-time guard included opening the small cell to allow
the prisoner to use the toilet, and when one “criminal”
decided that he had enough confinement he simply walked
out the door, while the guard, an ex-soldier from the First
World War gave chase and yelled, “Halt, in the name of
the Queen!” The Pemberton detachment of the RCMP (on
the left) was formed in 1961 when the present residence
and office were built. The Pemberton and District Dyking
Commission was officially formed in 1947 to oversee land
reclamation projects in the Pemberton Valley carried out in
partnership with the federal and provincial governments.
G
VILLAGE WORKS BUILDING
This building was originally the water reservoir for the
steamer trains that rolled through the valley beginning in
1914. The concrete reservoir now serves as the lower level
and foundation for the Village Works Building.
H PEMBERTON AND DISTRICT MUSEUM
AND ARCHIVES
Take a step back in time and explore the Pioneer Village.
Learn about Port Pemberton’s early days as a stopping point
along the historic Harrison-Lillooet Lake Gold Rush trail of
1858. Three Heritage houses and artifacts dating from the
1860s to the 1950s can be seen at the site.
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PATENAUDE’S CORNER – AGERTON
In the years leading up to the coming of the rail, there was
much speculation as to the actual route the rail would take.
Many assumed the rail would travel up the Pemberton
Valley and subsequently settled along what was believed to
be the eventual rail route. Agerton was a planned townsite
in 1911, as per a subsidiary of the railway company Howe
Sound & Northern Development Company. In 1915, William
C. Kiltz erected the building there now, plus the house
and barn. The building, the present Patenaude home, then
housed the store and post office. Eventually, Joseph Taillefer
operated the Agerton store and post office. A disadvantage
of the Agerton store site was that water had to be hauled
to it. In 1930, Taillefer chose a new site close to the actual
Pemberton rail station. This building burnt down in 1934.
END AT PATENAUDE’S CORNER – AGERTON
Continue your explorations by driving up the scenic
Pemberton Valley and see the historic farms. This is a 40-km
round trip. Turn around when the pavement ends.
FOR THE STRONG OF HEART
In 1950, the RCMP took over from the provincial police.
Before long the increase in population made more frequent
and longer visits necessary. The policeman would rent the
top floor of the hotel for several days, using it as his office
and covering the area in a hired car. Anyone arrested was
confined overnight behind the hotel in a small building,
which doubled as an office and meeting place for the
Use the stairs across from the museum and Climb Through
History on your way between #7 Village Works building and
#8 The Museum.
S can this page, and the map on
page 20, with Layar for more photos,
individual location information and
links to learn more.
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Water
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Camping
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VANCOUVER
INNERGEX
Scan these maps with
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Pemberton Business Directory
Tourism Pemberton Members
Maps Grid Reference
ACCOMMODATIONS
C2
B4
L6
K2
GREENWOOD COUNTRY INN
LILLOOET RIVER LODGE
www.hukaentertainment.com
B4
LOG HOUSE B&B INN
L6
OLD VINEYARD B&B
D6
PEMBERTON GATEWAY VILLAGE SUITES
pembertontrails.com
L6
1490 Sea to Sky Highway (99) | 604 894 2000
K1
TYAX WILDERNESS RESORT & SPA
REAL ESTATE
D6
C6
DINING
CENTENNIAL CAFÉ
7439 Frontier Street | 604 894 6433 / 604 894 3364
L6
D6
FESCUES RESTAURANT
GRIMM’S DELI
106-7433 Frontier Street | 604 894 5303
D6
MILE ONE EATING HOUSE
107-7330 Crabapple Court | 604 384 3842
D6
MOUNT CURRIE COFFEE CO.
2-7331 Arbutus Street | 604 894 3388
B5
SOLFEGGIO WHOLE FOOD BISTRO
7433 Frontier Street | 604 384 5556
L6
THE BLACK SQUIRREL RESTAURANT & PUB
1730 Airport Rd. | 604 894 6197
RECREATION
K6
ADVENTURE RANCH
1641 Airport Road | 604 894 5200
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REMAX SEA TO SKY REAL ESTATE PEMBERTON
www.myseatosky.com | 604 894 6616
WHISTLER REAL ESTATE COMPANY PEMBERTON
5-7331 Arbutus Street | 604 894 5166
1690 Airport Road | 1 800 668 7900
B5
www.pembertonfarmers.com
7437 Prospect Street | 604 894 6233
B5
PEMBERTON VALLEY SUPERMARKET
B5
TADASANA YOGA
105-7433 Frontier Street | 604 894 1330
C5
THE BIKE CO.
1-1392 Portage Road | 604 894 6625
RETAIL & RELAXATION
C5
D6
B5
J8
INNERGEX
www.innergex.com | 604 633 9990
C6
LOCAL MOTION THERAPY
110-1411 Portage Road | 604 894 5525
D6
MOUNTAIN ORTHODONTICS
106-1436 Portage Road | 604 892 5969
D6
PEMBERTON CHAMBER / INFO CENTRE
Corner Highway 99 & Portage Rd. | 604 894 6175
B5
PEMBERTON ESSO
B5
PEMBERTON VALLEY WELLNESS
3-7438 Prospect Street | 604 894 2009
B5
PEMBERTON VET HOSPITAL
L6
ROUTE 99 MOTORSPORTS
1345 Aster Street | 604 894 1119
Across from the Industrial Park | 604 894 6840
B5
SCOTIABANK
A5
ONE EARTH COLLECTION
104-7433 Frontier Street | 604 894 1660
CUSTOM FIT COMMUNICATIONS
www.customfitonline.com | 604 932 7861
NORTH ARM FARM
1888 Highway 99 | 604 894 5379
CONNECTIONS
3-1384 Portage Road | 604 894 1223
K8
IVY ESTHETICS
104 & 105-7330 Arbutus Street | 604 894 0101
L6
C5
FRONTIER STREET PHARMACY
7437 Frontier Street | 604 894 6416
BIG SKY DENTAL
#106 – 1436 Portage Road | 604 894 5111
BE NATURAL
In the AG Foods Strip Mall | 604 894 8884
B5
D6
ANIMAL BARN
1-1348 Portage Road | 604 894 6740
B5
SERVICES
DANIELLE MENZEL
[email protected] | 604 698 5128
1 Tyaughton Lake Rd., Gold Bridge | 250 238 2221
B5
PEMBERTON GENERAL STORE
THE MEADOWS AT PEMBERTON
1730 Airport Rd. | 604 894 6197
7330 Arbutus | 604 894 8888
PEMBERTON VALLEY LODGE
B5
PEMBERTON DISTILLERY
PEMBERTON VALLEY TRAILS ASSOCIATION
1427 Collins Road | 604 894 5857
F7
PEMBERTON FARMER’S MARKET
1954 Venture Place | 604 894 0222
1357 Elmwood Drive | 604 894 6000
C2
C5
PEMBERTON & DISTRICT MUSEUM
1428 Pemberton Farm Road | 604 966 8246
A5
BRIDGE RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION
OUR GLASS WORKS
9143 Portage Road, Birken | 604 452 3272
HUKA ENTERTAINMENT
HITCHING POST MOTEL
2054 Sea to Sky Highway (99), Mt. Currie | 604 894 6276
C1
BIG SKY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
www.bridgerivervalley.ca | 205 238 2534
1371 Greenwood Street | 604 894 5607
L6
L5
1690 Airport Road | 1 800 668 7900
DRUMKEERAN HOUSE
7599 Linda Road, Ivey Lake | 604 377 6297
BLACKCOMB AVIATION
9960 Heliport Road | 604 938 1700
COUNTRY MEADOWS B&B
1431 Collins Road | 604 894 6605
L6
K7
SQUAMISH LILLOOET REGIONAL DISTRICT
1350 Aster Street | 604 894 6371
B6
VILLAGE OF PEMBERTON
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Ride Like
the
Locals
Cindy Filipenko
The Pemberton Valley Mountain Bike Trail
Guide , published this spring, is a musthave for any mountain biker who wants to
explore the area.
The book offers detailed descriptions of more than 80
trails featuring elevation charts and comprehensive
maps. Supported by the Pemberton Valley Trail
Association, the 160-page guide and its companion
GPS-embedded app are great additions to existing
maps of the area.
“You might not want
to travel with a book
in your pocket, but
you’ll always have
your phone.”
“We launched an app for my previous book about the
Bow Valley and the response has been very positive.
We expect people will like it here, too,” says author
Peter Oprsal, who lives in nearby Whistler. “You might
not want to travel with a book in your pocket, but
you’ll always have your phone.”
The apps, which are currently only available only for
iPhone, allow you to track yourself against maps and
offers most of the same content as the guides.
“Some people just want the app,” says Oprsal.
“Some find it useful to have the guide as well. We
give you the option to do that.”
“We” is www.bikepirate.com, a website Oprsal
started four years ago to let fellow riders know about
the conditions of trails. Today, the site boasts weekly
updates on more than 300 popular mountain biking
trails around the world. This new book and app will
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T H E N E W LY R E L E A S E D
P E M B E RTO N VA L L E Y M O U N TA I N B I K E T R A I L G U I D E
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H O R S E BAC K R I D I N G I S A FAVO U R I T E P E M B E RTO N PA S T I M E
D r e a m c at c h e r M e a d o w s :
H o m e o f t h e H a n ov e r i a n s
Vince Shuley
While Pemberton has long held the title
of “Spud Valley,” potato farming is far
from the only use of acreages along the
Pemberton Meadows Road.
Dreamcatcher Meadows, a ranch on the banks of the
Lillooet River, is a world-class breeding centre for the
Hanoverian, one of the most coveted horse breeds
for dressage competition.
Every summer, a representative from the Hanoverian
Verband (the organization in Verden, Germany that
oversees Hanoverian breeders worldwide) visits
Dreamcatcher Meadows to inspect the latest crop of
foals for their suitability for breeding.
In 2013, Westminster DMV and Wunderbar DMV
were two of the colts that were passed as potential
future stallions worthy of breeding the highest class
of Hanoverian progeny. Such breeding potential for
Hanoverians is more commonly found in Ontario,
but Dreamcatcher Meadows is helping build the
momentum for B.C.
Last year’s inspection also garnered attention from
the RCMP Musical Ride, which flew out a delegation
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to source potential stallions for its breeding
programs in Ottawa.
But Dreamcatcher Meadows is just as much an
educational facility, teaching riders how to excel
in the sport of dressage. After honing a solid
foundation in position and seat, sessions move on
to the goal of harmonizing horse and rider in the
arena, where an array of mirrors let the rider observe
their own improvements in the reflection. There
are programs that cater to absolute beginners, for
both adults and children. Co-owner John Dingle is
renowned for his skills teaching younger riders and
newcomers to the sport.
If you are looking for an easy going, relaxing tour of
the valley via horseback, there are several companies
in Pemberton that offer various experiences from
two-hour getaways to multi-day adventures.
Adventure Ranch is the original horseback operation
in the Sea to Sky and offer two-hour tours three
times a day on their own Adventure Ranch trail. You
can find them just off the highway on the corner of
Highway 99 and Airport Road.
Copper Cayuse Outfitters have a range of tours
starting with three-hour half-day rides in the
Birkenhead Lake area, riding through woodland and
climbing steep (but safe) mountain trails to scenic
viewpoints.
For the naturalists, the Medicinal Plant tour (lead by
Pemberton’s resident herbalist Evelyn Coggins) will
guide riders in search of plants used to treat disease
and promote good health. Full day tours will take
you into the sub-alpine backcountry of Birkenhead
Lake, Fowl River Waterfall and Sun God Mountain.
You can even opt to explore some of the abandoned
mines in the area. Apples are provided in your
saddlebags to feed your horse throughout the day.
Adventures on Horseback, run by real cowboys
and cowgirls, offer adventures for riders of all
ages and abilities from beginner to expert. The
most popular tour is their two-hour tour through
temperate rainforests, open meadows and several
creek crossings. Longer and more advanced tours are
available for more experienced riders.
For more information visit www.adventureranch.
net, www.adventuresonhorseback.ca and
coppercayuseoutfitters.ca
R o ck i n ’
the
Valley
A ly s s a N o e l
The biggest party of the summer 2014 is happening in Pemberton.
The Pemberton Music Festival is set to rock the valley from July 18 – 20 with
headliners like industrial rockers Nine Inch Nails, hip hop duo Outkast and ‘90s
mainstay Soundgarden. Also on the list: Kendrick Lamar, Deadmau5, Frank Ocean,
Modest Mouse and Snoop Dogg.
“Really from top to bottom there’s a lot of diversity,” says A.J. Niland, CEO of HUKA
entertainment, the American production company putting on the festival. “And there’s
a lot more to come. The comedy is also something we’re really proud of.”
That stand-up lineup includes everyone from Norm Macdonald to Bob Saget and Lisa
Lampinelli.
The village hosted a similar music festival put on by Live Nation back in 2008, but
locals and visitors alike have been waiting for a company to swoop in and resurrect
the epic event ever since. Last fall, HUKA surprised everyone by announcing it would
be bringing the festival back —with a few tweaks.
For example, there will be no day parking, but, instead, shuttles — which Niland
promises will be full of fun — and onsite camping. With a picturesque view of Mount
Currie and an unbelievable lineup, tickets for the jam-packed weekend are quickly
selling out.
T H E P E M B E RTO N M U S I C F E S T I VA L R E T U R N S TO T H E VA L L E Y T H I S S U M M E R
P H OTO B Y K I M E I J D E N B E R G / C O A S T P H OTO. C O M
For more information visit www.pembertonmusicfestival.com.
PEMBERTON
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Providing compassionate veterinary care in the Pemberton Valley.
Laura White, DVM
Check us out online at
www.pembertonvet.com
OPENING HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
(We also offer an after-hours emergency service)
WE ARE LOCATED AT:
5-1345 Aster Street, Pemberton I 604-894-1119
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P E M B E RTO N ’ S G O L F C O U R S E S A R E A M O N G T H E M O S T S T U N N I N G I N T H E WO R L D
Pemberton’s Inspired Golf Courses
L a u r e n W h i te
Breathtaking scenery is just par for the course when golfing in the
Pemberton Valley.
Its two local courses meet the base of Mt. Currie and boast panoramic mountain
views reflected by picturesque waterscapes. Both the Big Sky Golf and Country
Club and The Meadows at Pemberton are suited to seasoned golfers and
beginners alike. And thanks to the valley’s unique weather system, the summer is,
on average, drier and warmer days than Whistler.
Voted 4.5 stars by Golf Digest, which placed the course among Canada’s top
30 in 2013, Big Sky Golf and Country Club offers tournament-standard golf
conditions all season on its par-72 course. From start to finish, all 18 holes span
7,001 yards from the tips of the gold course or 5,000 yards from the shortest
decks.
Golfers looking for a challenge set on an awe-inspiring landscape will certainly
find it on hole 16. The par-four hole, named Deep Breath, hugs a lake on its right
that poses as a stunning visual feature — and a tricky water hazard. The hole is
a slight dogleg right and its entirety — tight fairway, smaller landing — can be
seen from the tee. Here, players can take a deep breath of fresh air as they drive
their ball toward a mountain backdrop.
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Just next door, Sunstone Ranch Golf Course (DBA The Meadows at Pemberton)
boasts both affordability and scenery on its par-72 course that’s 6,407 yards from
the tips. Frequented by locals, a twilight round during shoulder seasons runs for
less than a case of beer and opportune players will find themselves teeing off
before an epic sunset on the last three holes.
Hole eight, a par-four, is the only true island green on the Sea to Sky corridor,
and The Sunstone Ranch Golf course also offers two distinct landscapes with an
open-meadow front nine and a tighter tree-lined back nine. The club also recently
came under new ownership, purchased by the development company Sunstone
Group, which means updates like new landscaping and a revamped clubhouse.
After playing a round, golfers can relax and enjoy food and libations as both
courses have full-service restaurants that serve throughout the day. The Black
Squirrel Restaurant at The Meadows has just installed a brand-new stone pizza
oven and now serves pizza along with its west coast cuisine and signature Black
Squirrel Ale. At The Big Sky Golf and Country Club, comfort-style food meets
amazing patio views at Fescues. Each clubhouse also hosts events, making
Pemberton Valley’s golf courses a picture-perfect destination for weddings,
birthdays and whatever else is best celebrated among friends.
GUIDED TRAIL RIDES
THROUGH WEST
COAST FORESTS,
OPEN MEADOWS &
RIVERSIDE BEACHES.
Call ahead for a reservation.
CORNER OF AIRPORT RD AND
HIGHWAY 99 - PEMBERTON.
604-894-5200
www.adventureranch.net
The Pemberton Valley Trails Association is a non-profit charitable
society tasked with the construction and maintenance of our local
single track trail network.
for information on our trails
& more visit:
pembertontrails.com / tourismpembertonbc.com / nimbyfifty.com
PembertonValleyTrailsAssociation
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R E AC H N E W H E I G H T S B Y S N OW M O B I L E
P e m b e r t o n ’ s H i g h - O c ta n e P l ay l a n d
Vince Shuley
There’s a reason why so many Pemberton trucks have
snowmobiles strapped to their decks in the winter: it’s the
quickest and most fun way to access powder in remote terrain.
As one of the premier snowmobiling destinations in B.C., many sledders will base
themselves out of Pemberton and explore terrain in all directions.
The world famous Pemberton Icecap — one of the top backcountry snowmobile
areas in the country — draws snowmobile visitors from all over Canada. Once
you’ve stormed up the 23-km long groomed Rutherford Creek Trail, a short but
steep climb up and over the Appa Glacier will greet you with wide open meadows
and powder fields. From there you can explore the various basins, bowls and
peaks and check out blue ice caves and deep crevasses. Remember to watch your
fuel and bring extra Jerrycans if you are planning a long day. Park your truck at
the Rutherford Forestry Services Road — just 6 km south of Pemberton — and
the trail access fee is $20. Fees are paid to the Pemberton Valley Snowmobile
Club and help fund the trail grooming.
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There are inherent dangers this deep in the backcountry, so be sure to pack
enough provisions and have an emergency plan in case of a breakdown or injury.
If you are looking for a multi-day adventure, at the end of the Pemberton
Meadows Road you can access Hurley Pass, the winter snowmobile route to the
towns of Bralorne and Goldbridge. Bralorne has become a popular backcountry
base for sledders as well as ski and snowboard film productions. The rustic town
is known for having a small population of hardcore sledding enthusiasts. Terrain
in the backcountry beyond Bralorne is enormous and can be tricky to navigate, so
make sure to bring someone with experience in the area or have a map and GPS
handy. The Mineshaft Pub and Hotel is the only place in town for lodging and
fuel, so be sure to book ahead.
For all of your mechanical repairs and parts, hit up Route 99 Motorsports just
north of Pemberton off Highway 99. If you are looking to rent a machine, check
out Broken Boundary, which offers daily rates including one full tank of gas. For
guiding services, contact Snowride Adventures or Totally Awesome Adventures.
Pemberton
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W I T H A W I D E VA R I E T Y O F F I S H , P E M B E RTO N I S A N A N G L E R ’ S D R E A M
The Art
of
Angling
in
Spud Valley
Vince Shuley
If you’re a fan of the fly or just love dropping a line on the shores
of a lake, Pemberton is a summer fishing paradise.
You can find chinook, coho, sockeye, chum and pink salmon in many of the rivers
from May to December, as well rainbow trout, steelhead trout and kokanee.
For the fly guys and gals, the swift Birkenhead River offers some of the best fly
fishing in the region. The Birkenhead is known to change with every high-water
event making it both challenging and rewarding for those who can figure out its
mystery. Rainbow trout as big as 22 inches have been caught in this river, but
only by an experienced few.
The lakes in the area also offer great fishing. Birkenhead Lake is about 55 km
northwest of Pemberton and offers stunning views of Birkenhead Provincial Park.
Kokanee and rainbow trout are abundant and a boat launch is available for day
use at the park. In D’Arcy, Anderson Lake has numerous species of salmon and
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trout and also has a boat launch, with April and May being the best months to
catch trophy bull trout. Further north, you can also launch your boar at Seton,
Duffey, Carpenter and Gun Lakes.
For the ultimate fishing experience, try heli-fishing at one of Whistler or
Pemberton’s alpine lakes. The helicopter ride is an adventure in itself and you
could be catching rainbow trout that have never seen a lure before. It’s also great
day trip for families.
When winterw arrives it doesn’t mean you have to put away the rods for the
season. Ice fishing around Pemberton can yield up to nearly 3 kilograms of
rainbow trout all winter long with Mosquito and Blackwater Lakes being great
places to get started.
For more information call in to Spud Valley Sporting Goods on Birch Street or visit
www.pembertonfishfinder.com.
NORTH ARM FARM
Pemberton’s Family Farm Experience
• Store & Bakery
• Private Events
• STORE & BAKERY
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• U-Pick Berries & Pumpkins • Farm Animals
• FRESH PICKED VEGGIES • SEASONAL FRUIT
• Fresh Picked Veggies
• Ice Cream
• PRIVATE EVENTS • CATERING
DAILY •from
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Organic, “Farm to Table”, holistic cuisine.
Specializing in superfood smoothies, holistic hot drinks, conscious
cocktails, organic wines, craft beers, and of course local organic food.
Offering many dietary friendly choices.
Come visit us at our Pemberton location, or try our
food at the Scandinave Spa in Whistler.
Open for Lunch and Dinner plus Sunday Brunch during the
Spring and Summers, shortened hours during the winter.
Visit our website at www.solfeggiofoods.com
109-7433 Frontier St, Pemberton, B.C. V0N2L0
1-604-384-5556 | [email protected]
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P emberton E vents 2014/15
MAY
Lillooet Lake Rodeo
Victoria Day
Nimby Fifty
May 17-19
May 19
May 31
JUNE
Lil-wat Celebrations PowWow
Pemberton Off-road Rally
Mountain of Art Festival
Rotary/Chamber Golf Tournament
Pemberton Farmer’s Market (Every Wednesday)
BC Bike Race
June 7-8
June 7-8
June 14 (TBC)
June 23
Starting June 18
June 28 - July 5
Events
not to be
Nimby Fifty XC MTB Race
Pemberton Music Festival
Subaru IRONMAN Canada
Slow Food Cycle Sunday
JULY
Canada Day
Pemberton Farmer’s Market (Every Wednesday) Pemberton Music Festival
Subaru IRONMAN Canada Tea & Tales (Every Tuesday July-August) Weekly
August 4
August 8-17
August 16
August 17
August 17
August 23-24
August 29
SEPTEMBER
Labour Day Long Weekend
Pemberton Country Fair
Weekly
September 1
September 7
Ends October 15
October 13
October 19
NOVEMBER
Remembrance Day 34
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P18
P4
DECEMBER
The Gingerbread Project November 11
December 10-20
JANUARY 2015
New Year’s Day
Pemberton Winterfest
Robbie Burns Night at the Pemberton Legion January 1
January (TBC)
Late January
FEBRUARY
BC Family Day
26th Annual Spud Valley Loppet OCTOBER
Thanksgiving Great Pumpkin Weigh-off
May 18
July 18-20
July 27
August 17
July 1
Weekly
July 18-20
July 27
Starting July 8
AUGUST
British Columbia Day
Crankworx Freeride Mountain Bike Festival August Feast
Slow Food Cycle Sunday August Fest
Railway 100th Celebrations
Pemberton Lions Club Annual Show ‘n’ Shine
Missed!
February 9
February
For up-to-date event information, visit
www.tourismpembertonbc.com
www.pemberton.ca/community-events-calendar
or www.whistlerquestion.com.
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Renewable energy
is also
solid long-term
collaboration
Innergex is looking forward to continuing
its work on the Upper Lillooet Hydro Project
in cooperation with the Village of Pemberton,
the SLRD and the Lil’wat Nation.
Updates on the Project can be found
at upperlillooethydro.com
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