Pemberton Winter Activities
Pemberton is the perfect place for winter outdoor sports enthusiasts. From recreational sports like cross-country skiing and ice fishing to brewery and distillery tours – Pemberton has plenty to offer visitors in the winter.
Pemberton Ice Fishing
Pemberton offers some amazing river and ice fishing opportunities for both locals and visitors. Typically running from November to March, or once the ice has formed on the lakes, ice fishing is a great Pemberton pastime. You can expect to fish for bull trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee, and pike minnows.
Pemberton Winter Hiking
Pemberton has plenty of hiking trails throughout the valley which are a great places to spend a winter day. Pemberton's most popular hike, Joffre Lake, is a fantastic winter destination because of it's beautiful alpine setting and frozen lakes. Toted as a ‘must-do’ activity in Pemberton, the Joffre Lake Provincial Park offers some of the most beautiful scenery you’ll ever see.
Pemberton Cross-Country Skiing
With Whistler Blackcomb only a quick drive away, it’s easy to underestimate the fun of cross-country skiing. Pemberton is the perfect place to go for a leisurely stroll through the trees on your cross-country skis. Take a day off from the downhill and enjoy a relaxing adventure on one of Pemberton’s many free local trails.
Pemberton Snowmobiling
The backcountry areas surrounding Pemberton are home to some of the best snowmobiling terrain in all of British Columbia. Some of the most widely known areas include:
- Pemberton Icecap
- Meager Creek
- Bralorne
- Gold Bridge
- Face Mountain
- Hope Creek
- Noel Creek
- Salal Creek
Pemberton Brewery & Distillery Tours
When the weather outside is frightful, why not enjoy an afternoon inside on a tasting tour. Pemberton is home to two breweries and a distillery which are the perfect place to spend an exceptionally snowy day. Run by local Pemberton families, these three businesses love to share their passion for making handcrafted beverages.
Pemberton Winterfest
Celebrate the snowy season at Pemberton’s Winterfest with fun outdoor activities. The perfect sendoff to the year, Winterfest is a family-friendly gathering of the community on the last day of December. This free event hosts a variety of fun winter activities and events at the Pemberton Community Centre.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! There are plenty more winter activities in Pemberton you can enjoy on your next trip here. You can check out our Pemberton Winter Activities page for more information.
Posted: Friday, December 06, 2019