Hah! That's a gorgeous canoe and lake shot.
Whistler is a couple hours drive from here but I've only been once since I was a kid. Far too expensive for me there, but great for wealthy people and tourists.
Unless you have friends/family there, you may be disappointed by Quesnel. It's a small town in a logging region with lots of smelly pulp mills, bars, and a highway that runs through town. Definitely a cool name though. :)