Pemberton – where self sufficiency meets sled culture to create a whole new hybrid of hippie redneck
Off the rack skis, heli assists and mass produced cheap liquor are key ingredients in many fine ski adventures, but those living in the shadow of Mt Currie seem to have absorbed the true fundamentals of the effort/reward equation: the more you put into something, the higher the quality and the greater the sense of … Read more
Pemberton hosts its first Writers Festival to celebrate KidLit
On Friday and Saturday, February 18 + 19, the Pemberton & District Public Library will host its first literary festival, celebrating Youth Readers’ and Writers’. All events and workshops are free. Download the guide, here. We wrangled the Chief Librarian, Shannon Ellis, for long enough to ask her these questions! What is the Youth Readers’ … Read more
Pemberton’s Hardware and Building Centre joins forces with RONA
The best way to get to know a small town is to take a stroll through its hardware store. At Pemberton Valley Hardware, the diversity of Pemberton has always been in full view, with a range of product offerings from bulk locally grown carrots by the sackload to a full range of Paderno Cookware and … Read more
Day in the Life of Pemberton – timelapse
Pemberton-based designer, Gary Martin, captured a day in the life of Pemberton in this sweet little timelapse. Daylight, Pemberton, BC from garypetermartin on Vimeo.
Creative Brainstorm Warning – Cultural Plan Survey is now Online, and seeks Community Input
Is Public Art or a sculpture walk important to you? Mountains of Art? Or just mountains? Theatre sports? Farmers’ markets? Events and races? Live music? What about a Children’s Art Fair? Interpretive history walks? Downtown wayfinding that acknowledges Lil’wat Nation culture? Are salmon festivals and Slow Food Cycles the most important cultural events in your … Read more
