SHOP LOCAL FOR THAT ONEOF-A-KIND GIFT

If you are in search of a place to browse unique, locally made jewellery, pottery, fashion accessories and fine art and try specially prepared, artisanal food items, all while interacting with the folks who created them, look no further than the Made in Whistler Market. Co-managers Linda Davies and Carmen Craig Martin describe the market as a “small and carefully curated ‘Table Market’,” and say Made in Whistler “presents an opportunity for artists from the Sea to Sky area to introduce their work to both our visitors and local Whistler residents.” Now in its eighth year, the market, located at the Westin Resort & Spa’s Level 1, is the place to shop for that special souvenir or gift. Endorsed by Arts Whistler, the list of market vendors includes a dizzying array of talented artisans, showcasing their unique offerings from ceramics and oneof-a-kind jewellery to photography and delectable treats. Each market this season will feature the “Artisanal Experience,” which is a chance for guests to “enjoy an instructive experience in jewellery, knitting and weaving and a particularly yummy class in cookie decorating,” organizers say. The market runs Sundays from Dec. 15 to March 29 (with additional dates on Dec. 23 and 28) from noon to 5 p.m. For details, including profiles of the vendors and their offerings, visit madeinwhistlermarket.com or follow them at facebook.com/madeinwhistlermarket.