Pemberton, British Columbia,
Canada is located just 20 minutes from the ski hills of
Whistler and Blackcomb. Pemberton is a quiet getaway that still holds the ambiance of a pioneer town with many opportunities for vacation accommodation and lodging. Located at the base of Mt. Currie, this village is surrounded by natural British Columbia beauty with an abundance of recreational activities from hiking to snowmobiling. Enjoy the parks of Birkenhead Lake, Garibaldi, Joffre Lakes and Nairn Falls within easy driving distance of your vacation rentals and accommodation.
Your will find your vacation rental accommodations tucked beyond the Coast Mountains north of Whistler lies Pemberton Valley, a green pocket of agricultural land widely known for its seed potatoes, and affectionately dubbed "Spud Valley" by locals. Cattle can be seen grazing off the highway close to the village, and visitor’s remark upon the quiet country atmosphere and the beauty of this stretch of peaceful farmland, sheltered all around by the majestic snow-capped Coastal Mountains.
Meager Creek Hot Springs is the largest non-commercial hot springs in southern BC, located 65 km northwest of Pemberton and your vacation rentals, condo rentals, chalet rentals and other accommodation. The hot springs waters are clear, odourless and tasteless, and are located at the mouth of Meager Creek in the Meager Creek Hot Springs Recreation Site.
Quick access to hiking, climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, parasailing, canoeing, kayaking and backcountry ski-touring routes is one of the main reasons to rent holiday lodging directly from owners of chalet rentals, cabin rentals, condo rentals and other vacation rental accommodations in this area. Quite a variety of mountain biking terrain is up for grabs along the way. Pemberton also has four great options for the road cyclist.
The many stables in the beautiful Pemberton Valley offer a variety of horseback riding on trails through beautiful mountain and valley scenery for riders of all levels.
One of the best ways to take in the beauty of the Pemberton Valley is to get an eagle's eye view of the valley. Soar from the launch site just north of Pemberton and see the valley like you have never seen it before. Even if you've never flown by paraglider, it's a tantalizing possibility. Paragliding courses and tandem paragliding flights can be arranged at the Pemberton Soaring Centre.
Pemberton is a golfer's dream town, home to two challenging world-class golf courses snuggled up against the base of majestic Mount Currie; Big Sky Golf & Country Club is a classic links design built on gentle rolling terrain that integrates seven lakes connected by a serpentine creek. Big Sky is the longest of four championship courses that comprise the
Whistler Village golf community, with four sets of tees ranging from 7,001 to 5,208 yards (18 holes, Par 72). Pemberton Valley Golf & Country Club is friendly to casual golfers yet challenging to more serious golfers. The 18-hole championship course (par 72, 6,407 yards) is nestled under majestic Mt. Currie, offering a spectacular setting for golf.