Quick access to hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and backcountry ski-touring routes is one of the main reasons for the surge in popularity. Very little activity is centred in the small town. Salish First Nations people were the first to call this area their home when they settled at the foot of majestic Mount Currie and the head of Lillooet Lake. This is the traditional territory of the Lil`wat Nation, who today is headquartered in Mount Currie and D`Arcy, with smaller communities sprinkled along Lillooet Lake. From the time of their first contact with Europeans, the Lil`wat has always been characterized by their friendliness towards visitors.

Be sure to take the time to enjoy the stunning alpine lakes and waterfalls, camping, fishing, and wildlife. Located north of Whistler, is the gateway to the interior of British Columbia. Logging, ranching and farming are the main industries of the community, which it is also becoming more of a resort town with all service facilities. Pemberton Valley is the perfect destination for outdoor adventures from llama treks and golf to fishing and glider.

Visit the Pemberton Museum with gold rush exhibits. Enjoy Nairn Falls Provincial Park where you can go camping, hiking and fishing. Visit east of Pemberton on Hwy 99 the Mount Currie, the busy heart of the Mount Currie Reserve of the Lil`wat group of the Stl`atl`lmx Nation. 70 km (42 mi) past Mount Currie visit Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park and enjoy fishing and wildlife watching. Pemberton and district offers world-class activities and recreation including snowmobiling, horseback riding, and skiing, golfing, hiking, rafting, jet boating and gliding. The district also provides a variety of shopping, dining, accommodations, and a thriving service and light industrial sector. The area abounds with natural beauty surrounded by three of the most beautiful Provincial Parks in BC.