Guidebook for Pemberton
Food Scene
More than just a cafe, you can enjoy a full breakfast and delicious espresso while shopping for home products like farm fresh eggs, often collected that same day. Open 9am-5pm daily.
26 locals recommend
North Arm Farm
1888 BC-99More than just a cafe, you can enjoy a full breakfast and delicious espresso while shopping for home products like farm fresh eggs, often collected that same day. Open 9am-5pm daily.
Solid service + menu options with a stunning view of Mt. Currie from the dining room. Call before heading there in case of winter closures or special events.
17 locals recommend
Big Sky Golf Club and Fescues Restaurant
1690 Airport RdSolid service + menu options with a stunning view of Mt. Currie from the dining room. Call before heading there in case of winter closures or special events.
Absolutely delicious, authentic Thai dishes. Just a short 13min drive towards Mt. Currie, you can order for pick-up or enjoy it fresh in-house. Don't be fooled by the somewhat scanty exterior of the building, the food + service are renowned even amongst chefs from Whistler's high end restaurants.
22 locals recommend
Barn Nork Thai Cuisine
8018 Mons RoadAbsolutely delicious, authentic Thai dishes. Just a short 13min drive towards Mt. Currie, you can order for pick-up or enjoy it fresh in-house. Don't be fooled by the somewhat scanty exterior of the building, the food + service are renowned even amongst chefs from Whistler's high end restaurants.
Recently under new ownership, they are just filling out their menu with some already impressive options. A bit pricey, but sooo good! The new owners care about quality ingredients and you notice it. I'm in love with the Salsiccia Padrino with it's fennel sausage. Menu only available on their Facebook page. It is licensed if you want to eat in and have a beer. Open 12pm-9pm daily, closed Sunday/Mondays.
15 locals recommend
Backcountry Pizza
1436 Pemberton Portage RdRecently under new ownership, they are just filling out their menu with some already impressive options. A bit pricey, but sooo good! The new owners care about quality ingredients and you notice it. I'm in love with the Salsiccia Padrino with it's fennel sausage. Menu only available on their Facebook page. It is licensed if you want to eat in and have a beer. Open 12pm-9pm daily, closed Sunday/Mondays.
Such delicious whole food snacks + meals for on-the-go. Smoothies + pressed juices. Also, a full health food store alongside. The staff is lovely and very helpful in choosing products or menu options.
10 locals recommend
Stay Wild Natural Health Food Store And Juice Bar
106-7445 Frontier StSuch delicious whole food snacks + meals for on-the-go. Smoothies + pressed juices. Also, a full health food store alongside. The staff is lovely and very helpful in choosing products or menu options.
This diner-style deli + restaurant is a Pemberton original. Your very simple, classic breakfast, lunch & diner entrees can be found here. More notable is the new addition of Brooklyn's Pizza service after 5pm daily for dine-in, pick-up or delivery. This is the only delivery option in town, so anticipate a bit of a wait when calling.
6 locals recommend
Grimm's Gourmet & Deli Ltd & Brooklyn's Pizza
106-7433 Frontier StThis diner-style deli + restaurant is a Pemberton original. Your very simple, classic breakfast, lunch & diner entrees can be found here. More notable is the new addition of Brooklyn's Pizza service after 5pm daily for dine-in, pick-up or delivery. This is the only delivery option in town, so anticipate a bit of a wait when calling.
Awesome, fresh sushi! If you like special rolls, the Pemby Roll is a must! The menu is not extensive and some items may seem a bit pricey in places, but everything is deliciously worth it. Open 5pm-9pm daily, closed Wednesdays. Order for pick-up or dine in, but may want to call ahead as it can get very busy.
18 locals recommend
Fish and Rice, Sushi and Beyond.
7433 Frontier StAwesome, fresh sushi! If you like special rolls, the Pemby Roll is a must! The menu is not extensive and some items may seem a bit pricey in places, but everything is deliciously worth it. Open 5pm-9pm daily, closed Wednesdays. Order for pick-up or dine in, but may want to call ahead as it can get very busy.
Excellent panini's (breakfast options & much more available), baked goods, soups, smoothies, espresso...you name it! My go-to spot for grabbing coffee + breakfast for the road, but cozy seating + atmosphere if you want to chill for a bit.
103 locals recommend
Mount Currie Coffee Company
103-4369 Main StExcellent panini's (breakfast options & much more available), baked goods, soups, smoothies, espresso...you name it! My go-to spot for grabbing coffee + breakfast for the road, but cozy seating + atmosphere if you want to chill for a bit.
Quaint little bakery in the old train station. Excellent Americano + baked goods. I'm a big fan of their breakfast sandwich on a housemade biscuit.
42 locals recommend
Blackbird Bakery
7424 Frontier StQuaint little bakery in the old train station. Excellent Americano + baked goods. I'm a big fan of their breakfast sandwich on a housemade biscuit.
Incredible gourmet burgers + mac n' cheese specialties using locally sourced ingredients when available. I can't get enough of their salmon burger on in-house baked brioche bun (buns are also for sale in a 'market' section of the restaurant). This is a "casual-service" style of restaurant, whereby you order upon arrival and seat yourself. A server will bring your meal to your table when it's up. Well curated craft beer menu + select BC wine options. Closed Monday/Tuesdays. Burger + Beer special on Wednesdays $12/$14.
70 locals recommend
Mile One Eating House
7330 Arbutus StIncredible gourmet burgers + mac n' cheese specialties using locally sourced ingredients when available. I can't get enough of their salmon burger on in-house baked brioche bun (buns are also for sale in a 'market' section of the restaurant). This is a "casual-service" style of restaurant, whereby you order upon arrival and seat yourself. A server will bring your meal to your table when it's up. Well curated craft beer menu + select BC wine options. Closed Monday/Tuesdays. Burger + Beer special on Wednesdays $12/$14.
The vibe & menu at this gastro-pub are the best in town! Their daily fresh sheet always offers something irresistible. Super friendly, hard-working staff . Open from lunch (11am) until late (typical last call for food is 9pm, last call for drinks is closer to 11pm). Call ahead to find out or make reso for larger groups as it does get very busy.
55 locals recommend
The Pony
1392 Pemberton Portage RdThe vibe & menu at this gastro-pub are the best in town! Their daily fresh sheet always offers something irresistible. Super friendly, hard-working staff . Open from lunch (11am) until late (typical last call for food is 9pm, last call for drinks is closer to 11pm). Call ahead to find out or make reso for larger groups as it does get very busy.
Enjoyable comfort food + drinks at very reasonable prices. My fave for lunch is the salami sandwich with toasted almonds. Monday is burger + beer night for $12.99. Classic breakfast for $5.99 7-days a week. Opens at 8am, the earliest of any of the Pemby restaurants.
Portage Station Restaurant
1436 Pemberton Portage RdEnjoyable comfort food + drinks at very reasonable prices. My fave for lunch is the salami sandwich with toasted almonds. Monday is burger + beer night for $12.99. Classic breakfast for $5.99 7-days a week. Opens at 8am, the earliest of any of the Pemby restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sports bar with pool table. No food available, but you can bring in your own to enjoy while playing or having a drink. Can get a bit rowdy with locals late night on weekends.
8 locals recommend
Pemberton Hotel
7423 Frontier StSports bar with pool table. No food available, but you can bring in your own to enjoy while playing or having a drink. Can get a bit rowdy with locals late night on weekends.
Pemberton Distillery
1954 Venture PlThe setting of the micro-brewery and the views of the tap room are incomparable. The beer is pretty tasty too ;) Enjoy watching paragliders land in the field before coming in for a flight.
39 locals recommend
The Beer Farmers
8324 Pemberton Meadows RdThe setting of the micro-brewery and the views of the tap room are incomparable. The beer is pretty tasty too ;) Enjoy watching paragliders land in the field before coming in for a flight.
Parks & Nature
Swimming + water activities, great for kids or stand-up paddle boarding in the summer (rentals available on-site). The lake tends to freeze later in the winter and may facilitate ice hockey. Also from here, a great intermediate walking trail called the Nairn Connector which is about a 1.5hr loop. Dog friendly trails and off-leash beach on far east end of lake.
32 locals recommend
One Mile Lake Park
7262 BC-99Swimming + water activities, great for kids or stand-up paddle boarding in the summer (rentals available on-site). The lake tends to freeze later in the winter and may facilitate ice hockey. Also from here, a great intermediate walking trail called the Nairn Connector which is about a 1.5hr loop. Dog friendly trails and off-leash beach on far east end of lake.
Easy little walking trails in beautiful forest setting. View point of Nairn Falls.
42 locals recommend
Nairn Falls
Easy little walking trails in beautiful forest setting. View point of Nairn Falls.
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park
Lake RoadBirkenhead Lake Provincial Park
Beautiful little lake, perfect temperature for a refreshing dip. Also, great fishing if you have access to a little boat.
7 locals recommend
Gates Lake
Beautiful little lake, perfect temperature for a refreshing dip. Also, great fishing if you have access to a little boat.
Shopping
This locally owned & operated shop have a little of everything from home essentials, cute gifts, a kids toy section, and awesome west coast soaps & scents. The owner is beyond friendly and makes you feel right at home during your visit.
10 locals recommend
Small Potatoes Bazaar
7445 Frontier StThis locally owned & operated shop have a little of everything from home essentials, cute gifts, a kids toy section, and awesome west coast soaps & scents. The owner is beyond friendly and makes you feel right at home during your visit.