Fishing

Spring runs of steelhead, rainbow trout, and Dolly Varden char; summer runs of cutthroat and salmon; and fall runs of coho salmon attract anglers from around the world to the many glacier-fed lakes and rivers in the area and to Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, 67km (42 miles) north of Pemberton. Bring your favorite fly rod and don't forget to buy a fishing license when you arrive. Whistler Backcountry Adventures, Box 202, Whistler, BC V0N 1B0 (tel. 604/932-3532; www.whistlerriver.com), offers half-day and full-day catch-and-release fishing trips in the surrounding glacier rivers. Half-day rates are C$150 (US$120) per person, based on two people, which includes all fishing gear, round-trip transport to/from the Whistler Village Bus Loop, and a snack or lunch.