The sun is out, and the Vancouver Canucks are 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals. Here’s a shot of mascot, Fin, staying hydrated and growing his playoff beard!
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29MarUncategorized Comments Off
The devastating earthquake and tsunami Japan experienced on March 11, 2011 has the country reaching out for assistance. While recovery efforts are expected to last for a considerable time, urgency is required to help the people of Japan meet basic needs – food, water, shelter.
From our key partner in Tokyo we have learned that the biggest challenges right now are the logistics of getting key products to affected areas of Japan. Accordingly, it is imperative that we all do what we can to support existing humanitarian groups who understand the situation and logistics within Japan.
To that end, Whistler Water has forged a relationship with the Red Cross Society, whose tireless efforts in the Japan relief campaign are having a considerable impact on the improvement of the Japan crisis. Here in Vancouver, we can all lend our support by contributing to established organizations like the Red Cross Society.
Every little bit counts. Click here to donate directly to Red Cross Japan Relief
Meanwhile, at home, 10 cents from the sale of every bottle of Whistler Water sold at YVR is going to the Red Cross Society’s relief efforts. Whistler Water has been calling upon its partners to expedite orders into Japan. While the on-the-ground situation in Japan remains very difficult, Whistler Water is doing all it can to help meet the needs of the Japanese people. In this way we hope to support Japan in this difficult time.
Please consider giving if you are able.
Below is a clip from Global TV detailing further the crisis in Japan
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14FebUncategorized Comments Off
With one of the most romantic weekends of the year about to unfold (Valentines Day falls on Monday this year, so its sort of like a 3-day build up), Whistler Water would like to remind you to stay hydrated! Water is always essential to our constitution, but becomes particularly poignant in times of increased celebration.
After reviewing our list of good friends and partners in the marketplace, we have come up with a few romantic suggestions for the coming days from your friends at Whistler Water…
1. Cook a romantic meal at home.
First, stop in at Urban Fare Yaletown to hand select some of the most sensual items you can put on any menu. Fresh passion fruit, artisanal chocolate, and stunning pastries can add spice to any intimate menu.
Next, drop in for luscious bottle of sparkling at Liberty Wine Merchants (with whom Whistler Water partnered again in the spectacular Taste BC earlier this year). We suggest something light and fruity to stimulate the senses like a blanc-de-blanc from the cooler growing regions of the Okanagan.
Finally, a trip to the always-inspiring Whole Foods West Vancouver for fresh cut flowers and scented candles sets the mood for the ultimate stay-at-home Valentines…
2. Make a night of it.
When we look for the ultimate in chic Vancouver experiences, we tend to turn to our friends at The Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver for help. Book a stunning room overlooking the North Shore Mountains and revel in the opulence of one of Vancouvers top properties. We suggest a memorable dining experience at the modern Yew Restaurant followed by mid-morning room service on a lazy weekend morning.
Consider beginning the evening at the nearby Pacific Cinematheque to catch a sophisticated art-house film that will stimulate conversation…
Whistler Water is available at all of the locations we mentioned above. We wish you and yours the happiest of Valentines Days and urge you to stay hydrated.
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10FebUncategorized Comments Off
To thank all of our partners for their continued support I’d like to post some pictures of these really great Whistler Water displays!
Whole Foods, Cambie
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20DecUncategorized Comments Off
This informative article was taken from the December 2010 edition of Flare Magazine:The Truth About Vitamin Enriched Water
Good for you, or too good to be true?
By Jacqueline Nunes
November 01, 2010Touting a halo of healthiness, supercharged waters with benefits—essential vitamins and minerals to keep our energy soaring and mood buoyant—sound like the perfect, quick nutritional fix. But the story behind them is a lot more complicated. In the U.S., one maker of these drinkable supplements is being sued for misleading health claims, and the Center for Science in the Public Interest has called the drinks “vitamins plus water plus sugar plus hype.” So what are we really drinking? We asked the nutrition experts for their take.
THE SUGAR:
If you’re scouring the label for sugar content, you’re out of luck—at least
if the product was bottled in Canada. Here, water fortified with vitamins is classified by
Health Canada as a natural-health product (NHP)—just like your daily multivitamin—and not a food product. And NHPs aren’t required by law to list nutritional information on their label. “Many of these drinks have anywhere from 20 to 33 grams of sugar,” says Tristaca Caldwell, a Nova Scotia–based registered dietitian and professor of nutrition and dietetics at Acadia University. That’s enough sugar to rival some cans of straight-up soda.THE VITAMINS:
Vitamin-enriched drinks sound beneficial, but we don’t know how well those nutrients are being absorbed into our bodies, points out Calgary-based registered dietitian Andrea Holwegner. Often our bodies require other compounds to be present before they’ll suck anything up. Take vitamin D and calcium for instance—without the first, we barely take in any of the second, which explains why milk contains vitamin D. Some fortified waters, for instance, claim to crank up your energy level with high doses of B vitamins. Sure, those vitamins are involved with metabolic reactions, so topping them up could possibly revive your energy, but only if you’re deficient in B vitamins, says Caldwell. And since they’re found in grain-rich foods, such as cereal, bread and rice, we aren’t typically left lacking. Any excess B is just flushed out of your body.THE WATER:
“If you’re doing high-intensity exercise, afterwards you do need an extra source of carbohydrates or sugar to help you recover from the workout,” says Holwegner. But a sports drink such as Gatorade or Powerade would serve you better than a vitamin-enhanced water if your workout lasts longer than an hour: “Sports drinks have a blend of carbohydrates in the ideal amounts so we absorb them quickly,” says Caldwell. She points out that some fortified waters contain excess carbs, which can actually hinder hydration. “In that case, we also don’t absorb the fluids that are with the carbohydrates.” Another post-workout option that’s all the rage is coconut water, which has earned a rep for being “nature’s sports drink,” thanks to its levels of carbs, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) and vitamin C.THE BOTTOM LINE:
If you just like the taste of vitamin-enriched waters, treat them like pop—an indulgence best enjoyed sparingly. But if you’re after the health benefits, you’re better off downing a glass of water along with a multivitamin. If water’s too blah for you—one major reason women reach for sugar-loaded drinks—go half-and-half with juice. Or try adding fresh strawberries, blueberries or cucumbers. You’ll liven up the flavour—and who knows what extra vitamins will find their way into your water?“The Truth About Vitamin Enriched Water” has been edited for Flare.com; the complete story, “Bottle Service”, appears in the December issue of FLARE magazine.
Read it at Flare
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15DecUncategorized Comments Off
Heading into winter we must all be reminded of the importance of hydration in the cold season. Intuitively, it seems we reach for a bottle of water in the hot summer months when the need to stay refreshed is apparent. But now is an equally important time to augment our conversations on the merits of drinking quality water, like Whistler Water.
This is a season of the common cold, influenza and other widely experienced bugs and illnesses. Water is a proven defense as our immune systems need frequent, adequate hydration to battle sickness.
Moreover, hydration can dramatically improve energy levels, which can suffer at the hands of late sunrises and early sunsets. Moods are also frequently affected by winter darkness and water can have a significant impact on keeping us all feeling positive and happy.
Staying hydrated, we are less likely to fall prey to headaches, strains and muscle injury, and we can even help curtail the advent of seasonal weight gain, which is a common outcome of winter as the prospect of exercise in the cold, wet outdoors does not entice us.
Armed with these insights we would like to encourage all of you to enjoy Whistler Water with friends and family this winter, and proudly extol the virtues of staying hydrated. Ours is a community-minded company, one that is born and bred in British Columbia. Accordingly, we always seek to engage with our community and remind them of our role as a local advocate of health, wellness, and quality of life.
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18OctUncategorized Comments Off
Everyone has dreams, even plastic water bottles.Right now, about 78% of water bottles in BC are recycled and turned into everything from clothing to carpet. It’s already a high number (highest in North America) but at Whistler Water we believe we can get to 100%. And you can help. If you haven’t already, take the Let the Bottle Live On™ pledge. Participation simply means you are committed to recycling the bottles you use. Whether you hear from us again or not is entirely up to; we respect your privacy. But we want your pledge! To sign the pledge, hit refresh and enter your name and email address.
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15OctUncategorized Comments Off
- Students learn about recycling at our Whistler Water booth
- Thousands of students fill Rogers Arena to hear inspirational speakers
Whistler Water was proud to celebrate the power of young people to create positive change, as a sponsor of We Day in Vancouver. The day-long event ignites a year-long program for change, called We Schools in Action. In cities across Canada, We Day brings inspirational speeches and performances to young leaders. Students then bring that energy home to take action on local and international issues all year long. Free The Children’s We Day is the celebration, the inspiration and the vehicle for young people to change the world. Here are a few pictures from We Day in Vancouver. Stay tuned for more imagery as we collect and upload all the great moments captured at the event.
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09SepUncategorized Comments Off
Whistler Water, Whistler Beer, and Grouse Mountain joined forces at the Live at Squamish festival. This 2-day festival was a huge success for all. Weather was great, vibe was great, music was world-class, and beer gardens were full. Spectators, staff, and performers all stayed well hydrated by us throughout the weekend. We are looking forward to partnering with this event for years to come as it grows bigger and better! Here’s some random shots captured throughout the weekend.
Solar powered ATM machine. Like!
Jon and Roy on the Serf Stage
Whistler Water booth ready to hydrate the masses
Main stage view from the Whistler Water booth
On stage for the Decemberists. One the perks of being a sponsor!
Saturday Night scene
Stawamus Stage front row getting ready to rock.
Bad Religion celebrating 30 Years of punk rock.
Matthew Good
Bad Religion getting their vocals in top form with Whistler Water. Great on-stage product placement!
Square Bear likes Whistler Water
Lots of water to sell
DJ taking a water break on-stage
Night time at the Whistler Water booth.
Tags: bad religion, Jon and Roy, Live at Squamish, Matthew Good, Water, Whistler, Whistler Beer
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30AugUncategorized Comments Off
August 24, 2010. Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C . - Twenty-three year-old Sebastian Salas of Vancouver knew when he reached the ¾ mark of the Grouse Grind trail in just over 18 minutes that he stood a real chance of setting a new course record today.
To say the previous record of 24:22 – set by New Zealand champion mountain runner Jonathan Wyatt - was “beaten” is an understatement. Shaving 32 seconds off a world-class, 6-year record is better described with superlatives such as “annihilated” or “destroyed”.
Says Salas of his astounding performance: “I was just trying for another fast time today. The last quarter was very fast for me; I didn’t really know how fast I could go. It’s kind of nice that the record for the Grind is back inVancouver.”
Salas is now the current titleholder for both the “official” and “recreational” Grouse Grind times. Official times are set during the annual BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run, where the start and finish lines are set a ways back from the trail entrance and trail head. Undertaking the Grouse Grind outside of the race sets the recreational time, in the same way the daily traffic of hikers would. Electronic devices known as “Grind Timers” record times.
Sebastian has been quietly attempting to beat Jonathan Wyatt’s recreational time by training on the Grind this season, building up to today’s mind-boggling climb.
The Grouse Grind is a 2.9km hike up the side of Grouse Mountain. It is a grueling workout that has earned the nickname “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster” and has become a cultural phenomenon in Vancouver. Having a good “Grind Time” is cause for bragging rights for locals.
Tags: BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run, Grind for Kids, Grouse Grind, Merrell, Sebastian Salas, Water, Whistler
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