Whistler’s board room br>Skateboards, goggles, snowboards, streetwear, accessories and toques line the racks at these popular Whistler and Vancouver board shops. The Circle is a small, independent business and the “home sweet home” for members of the skate/snow board community. The authentically trendy store is literally designed in the shape of a circle – hence the name. Open since 1997, The Circle carries brands like C1rca, Nomis, Skull Skates, Nike Snowboard, Vans, WESC, Home.

Home is where the heart is.
The store’s house brand is Home. The simple logo in the shape of a house appears on toques, t-shirts, and long-sleeved shirts. Swiss brothers Jak & Eddy Dousse teamed up with Canadian designer Steve Harris to design this successful line, which represents comfort, style and self-expression. While the “home” symbol has evolved over the years, the statement still remains the same. Home’s casual, but stylish beanies have been spotted on celebs like Pamela Anderson and Heidi Klum.

Community involvement
The Circle is also involved in grassroots events in the local skate and snowboard community. They have also sponsored and organized skate/snowboard camps and jams. The Circle is active in athlete sponsorship, and supports Whistler snowboarder Caley Vanular.