Fishing

Tourists first developed this region for the fishing. All five area lakes—Alta, Alpha, Lost, Green, Nita—are stocked with trout.

Whistler Fishing Guides. Local guides offer fishing excursions throughout the region, including heli-fishing for the more adventurous angler. They look after all transportation, gear, and even lunch on full-day trips. Whistler, British Columbia. 604/932–4267; www.whistlerfishingguides.ca.

Pemberton Fish Finder. These experts offer year-round fishing charters in Whistler, Pemberton, Squamish, and beyond. They do everything from fly-fishing and salmon fishing to ice fishing. Packages start at C$129. 1380 Birch St., Pemberton, British Columbia, V0N 2L0. 877/905–8121; www.pembertonfishfinder.com.