Pemberton Vacation Rentals

Set along the Lillooet River in the Coastal Mountains, the laid-back farming town of Pemberton provides lodging ranging from private rooms, hotels, and houses, to apartments, farmhouses, log-cabin style bed and breakfasts, and expansive five-bedroom chalets. Some vacation rentals feature conveniences like fireplaces or outdoor fire pits, swimming pools, saunas, and hot tubs, as well as balconies or terraces to take in those incredible mountain views. There are also vacation rentals with expansive yards, ideal for children to run around outdoors.

Restaurants and Culinary Finds

Known for potato farming, Pemberton has aptly earned the name of Spud Valley, but vegetable, cranberry crops, and Angus beef cattle are also all raised here. If you're visiting in the warmer months, be sure to stop by the Pemberton Farmers' Market, held from June through October on Friday afternoons in the Downtown Community Barn.

Despite the village's small stature, you'll have restaurant options aplenty near your Pemberton vacation home. Dynamite rolls are favourites at Fish & Rice Sushi and Beyond, while the green curry is the local go-to at Barn Nork Thai Cuisine. You can sit on the patio at the Pony Restaurant or enjoy a beer in the cozy interior, grab a great burger or classic mac 'n' cheese at Mile One Eating House, or enjoy golf course views from the Black Squirrel Restaurant.

Seeking Out Art and Culture

With over 4,000 items on exhibit, the seasonal Pemberton Museum, open May through October, provides a glimpse into the town's history including the 19th-century Fraser Canyon Gold Rush era. One Earth Collection is a gift shop where you’ll find works by local artisans, while the Pemberton & District Community Centre hosts regular entertainment and barn dances.

Thanks to its overall charming vibe, you might also recognize sights around town from popular films. Pemberton has been showcased in movies such as the Twilight Saga, while nearby Squamish has appeared in Star Trek Beyond and Free Willy 3.

Family Activities for Everyone to Enjoy

The seasonal, family-owned North Arm Farm offers up a traditional petting zoo experience, as well as u-pick pumpkins and fruit like raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. Copper Cayuse Outfitters provides overnight camping trips and horseback riding excursions for the whole family to enjoy. If you’re looking for some excitement with older kids, check out S2SPG Sea to Sky Paragliding. Adventure Ranch also offers guided trail rides, or you can encourage your kids’ budding photography skills through wildlife and nature viewing at Duffey Lake Provincial Park.

Heading Out on the Town

Sample oak barrel-aged whiskey and award-winning potato vodka at the Pemberton Distillery Inc., check out the pub at Portage Station Restaurant, or the bar at the Town Square Restaurant. The Prospect Pub is known as a good low-key casual spot. At the Pemberton Brewing Co., you can sample the brews or better yet, fill up your growler to enjoy at home in your own Pemberton lodging.

Outdoor Adventure in Pemberton, B.C.

Only 31km east of Pemberton, Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is a must-see attraction offering crystal clear glacier-fed lakes, camping, and hiking opportunities. The Pemberton Valley Trail Association has created a network of trails for biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, plus you can play an 18-hole round at the Big Sky Golf Club while enjoying views of Mount Currie.

Arrange a tour with Pemberton Fish Finder to try your hand at catching species like rainbow trout, sturgeon, or salmon, and you can even go helicopter fishing to more remote locations. If you're looking to hit the slopes, the trendy mountain biking and ski resort town of Whistler is merely 33km southwest of town. Local First Nations Cultural Sites can be visited through Xwisten Experience Tours in Lillooet and the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler.

Local Events and Festivals

Winterfest Pemberton has events running throughout January and February, while the Pemberton Aerothlon offers a unique adventure race combining mountain biking, running, and paragliding. For a more low-key outing, join the locals and go biking during the Slow Food Cycle Sunday held in August.

July is the month to check out the Big Sky Outdoor Cinemas Series, when you can watch outdoor movies on the Big Sky Golf Driving Range. Also in July, head to Whistler to see athletes compete in the Subaru IRONMAN Canada. The Wanderlust Whistler Yoga Festival takes place in August, as does the popular Crankworx Whistler Bike Festival.

Big Sky Super Skins is a golf tournament held every August. The well-attended Whistler RBC GranFondo and Whistler Village Beer Festival both take place in September. Back in town, Bard in the Barn performances are held each August, and there’s also the lively Pemberton Oktoberfest in October.

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