Mountain Journal

Plant-Based Recipes for Holiday Gatherings

Thanksgiving is around the corner and if you haven’t decided on your menu, I thought I’d throw in some plant-based recipes I found on the...

Ways to Stay Happy & Healthy During Shoulder Season

It’s that time of the year again where we must make the unfortunate transition from active summer days to the manic winter months. It’s important...

14 Flavourful, Healthy & Colourful Chutney Recipes to Make This Fall

Here comes the rainy season! After all these sunny and warmer days, we now welcome colder air and blustering rain. In a mountain town like...

9 Ways to Eat the Rainbow this Fall

Oh autumn... The cool crisp air in the mornings, the warm sunny afternoons, the dancing leaves animating our streets... I love fall with all its sunshine, its...

Whistler's Dog-Friendly Parks and Trails

There's no doubt that Whistler's outdoors call to our dogs as much as it does us. Whether you're into hiking, walking, swimming, or simply relaxing...

8 Garden Plants That Repel Mosquitoes Naturally

As I sit outside on a bench, enjoying the brilliant spring sunshine and writing these words, a mosquito attacks my exposed skin, making me slap...

10 Local, Eco-Conscious Gift Ideas for the Special Mama in Your Life

Need some inspiration for Mother’s Day? How about treating your mother (or any special woman in your life) to something meaningful while also remembering Mother...