How Christmas is celebrated around the world?
As we get closer to Christmas day, we are taking a break from present shopping to explore how Christmas is celebrated by our partner projects.
Category: Canada Whistler Ski Season
What to do in your free time in Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb is a haven for ski and snowboard enthusiasts and is a globally renowned resort for its quality of terrain and quantity of snow. Oyster sends groups out to Whistler every …
A Guide to Canada
Living and working in Canada is a life changing experience. The country is the 2nd largest in the world (based on area) so boasts a spectrum of beautiful forests, spectacular mountain ranges, …
Typical Day In The Life Of A Ski Instructor
I have just come home from Canada, having spent the 2016/17 winter season living and working as a kids ski instructor. This is a brief insight into a day in the life …
Where to stay in Whistler
So you’ve decided to head to Whistler and enjoy all that the resort has to offer. Maybe you’re just going on a holiday, or perhaps you are a parent heading out to …
Best winter activities in Whistler
Now that the winter ski season in Whistler is well underway, we’re giving you an overview of the top winter activities on offer (besides skiing and snowboarding of course!). The winter activities …
Winter in Canada is now in full swing
All of the Oyster paid-work participants in Canada have now arrived and are settling into their new lives, and homes, for the next 5-6 months. After the fantastic snow that a lot …
Early season snow report and opening dates
With the arrival in Vancouver of our first winter group for the 2016/17 winter season, it’s time to have a good look at the snow report for the winter ahead. Canada November …
Whistler Briefing day – Gatton Hall
This week Oyster held two briefing days at Gatton Hall, situated on the beautiful grounds of The Royal Alexandra and Albert boarding school. Participants heading out to Whistler this year were lucky …
Whistler Blackcomb – end of season report
The winter season in Whistler may have only ended a couple of weeks ago, but it is already starting to feel like a distant memory as thoughts turn to the summer and …
