- There's a bear?
Let's find a different route.
Hey everyone!
Gunnarolla here, and today we're heading up
Whistler, British Columbia
for a wellness weekend.
Because life is stressful
and what better place to recharge?
We're checking into Nita Lake Lodge
an upscale mountain hotel
that offers a ton of amenities and experiences
and some gorgeous views.
Nestled along the shores of a glacier fed lake
and just a couple minutes away from Whistler Village,
Nita Lake Lodge has everything you need
to relax and rejuvenate.
All right. Just checked in.
Very nice!
This definitely has, like a little
ski lodge feel to it.
(soft grunt)
Whoa!
Wow!
We're staying in a bright and spacious,
two level lake view suite,
featuring a bedroom
and gigantic bathroom on the first floor.
Another bedroom and another bathroom on the second floor,
with L'Occitane bath products
and so much more.
The bedroom on the lower level opens out
onto a balcony that offers a tranquil view
of Nita Lake and the mountains.
Welcome home.
First order of business,
a trip to Scandinave Spa Whistler
for some hydro therapy,
set within a spruce and cedar forest.
All right. It's time for one of my favorite
rest, relaxation and rejuvenation activities.
We're gonna hit some hot and cold pools,
the sauna
and hopefully come out 10 years younger.
This 25,000 square foot outdoor day spa
is your Nordic inspired oasis of calm
in the heart of nature.
Guests alternate between
hot, cold and relaxation zones
to soothe tired muscles,
eliminate toxins
and improve circulation.
We've got pools, steam rooms, saunas
and plenty of space for lounging.
Like these hammocks
a personal favorite.
And to top it off,
a prime view of the mountains.
It's hot!
It's so nice.
We've got a beautiful view of the mountains over there.
But I'm not supposed to talk here though, so...
We're back at Nita Lake Lodge
where complimentary seasonal access to
canoes, paddle boards and bicycles
are included with your stay.
You know I love to cycle,
so we are sticking to land.
(chill techno music)
There's a bear?
Given that we are in nature,
be prepared to encounter some of natures creatures!
Today it's a black bear.
In times like these
it's important to remain calm,
but to give the bear plenty of space.
Let's find a different route.
The Whistler Valley Trail is a car free,
paved trail and boardwalk network,
that connects Whistler's neighborhoods
and can take you from the hotel
all the way to the village!
Alta Lake Park is a popular spot
where you'll find people out on the water
or just lounging around.
There are tons of things to see
and places to stop along the way.
It's a super picturesque ride
and it's hard not to stop at every turn.
Look, I'm stoppin' everywhere to grab a shot
'cause everything's beautiful.
We've arrived at Whistler Olympic Plaza.
A gathering space for events and ice skating
that pays tribute to the Olympics
hosted here in 2010.
All right. Hitting up every form of therapy today.
Retail therapy!
We're gonna head into the village,
check out some shops,
cafe's, restaurants
and uh, enjoy.
There are more than 200 hundred
shops, stores and restaurants
scattered throughout Whistler's pedestrian village.
You'll also find galleries
and cultural institutions
and gondola access.
There's everything you need here
for every type of traveler.
Been around so many Australian accents today that
I just had to try a meat pie.
Purebread is a Whistler based family bakery
and legendary local favorite.
They've got every type of
sweet and savory baked good
you can think of!
Make sure to get a box to go!
Listen,
I say this everywhere I go
and this is a problem
because I go a lot of places.
I feel like I could live here.
It's just super chill.
Surrounded by mountains.
This is the pace of life that I want
everyday!
Tonight we're dining at Alta Bistro in the village.
A cozy restaurant featuring a seasonal menu
and a very impressive selection of
organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines.
Here you'll find carefully crafted dishes
that are great to share,
using naturally sourced
and local ingredients.
For our visit,
we opted for a family styled dinner for two,
with beef as the main course
and a spiced rum carrot cake for dessert.
A lovely way to end our first night.
It's a new day
and we're treating ourselves to room service.
We're on vacation.
And with a view like this,
how could you resist?
We've gotta fuel up
because we've got an exciting day ahead.
But we're trading our car for different vehicle.
We came at the perfect time of year too
because we don't have to pay for parking!
♪ One, two, three, let's go ♪
Buckle up!
'Cause we're heading on a Jeep tour,
courtesy of Canadian Wilderness Adventures!
It's a bit of a bumpy ride
but if the mountain bikers
and ATV drivers can handle it,
so can we.
♪ One, two, three, let's go ♪
We're heading all the way up to the top of
Blackcomb Mountain with a private tour guide
and if you're lucky,
you'll see some wildlife on the way.
We are at the top.
The top top!
Being on top of the mountain
gives you a much different perspective
on the village and surrounding mountain range.
The views for a ski trip up here in the winter
would be spectacular.
We're back at Nita Lake Lodge,
this time at the spa,
to unwind after a very bumpy
but scenic ride.
All right. All set up for a massage.
They offer the entire spectrum
of spa treatments here,
in a modern facility,
that features a eucalyptus steam room
and roof top hot tubs.
You will never wanna leave.
We're ending the day at Cure Lounge and Patio,
one of three dining options at the hotel,
looking right out onto the lake.
After an exciting morning on the mountain
and massage treatments,
it's great to just head downstairs
for a final celebratory meal.
So those are just a few of the things that you can get up to
if you're looking to relax
and recharge in Whistler!
If you've got a favorite spot,
let us know.
See you next time!
à la prochaine!