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Whistler Calendar of Events
There's always something happening in Whistler.  But to plan your holiday specifically around a special event please see the list below.  Once you've determined the window you're aiming for check our rates & availability.

More events will be added regularly.

November 2010

November 11-14 - Whistler Cornucopia - Whistler's Wine and Food Celebration is four days of gourmet fun, with food, wine, events, seminars, workshops and parties.

December 2010

December 2-5 - Whistler Film Festival - Whistler's popular Film Festival is a four-day extravaganza featuring films, industry workshops, seminars, special events and cool parties.

December 31 - First Night Whistler - Ring in the New Year - Whistler-style with a family-friendly and alcohol-free New Year's Eve featuring live bands, art workshops, street entertainment and much more.

January 2011

January 8-16 - Deep Winter Experience - Get ready to be buried in Deep Winter. Whistler Blackcomb’s nine day Deep Winter Experience features a variety of experiences inspired by January’s snow storms including avalanche tours and ski and snowboard clinics. The week’s pinnacle event is the legendary Deep Winter Photo Challenge slideshow on Saturday, January 15 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The photo challenge will see five professional photographers shoot in-bounds at Whistler Blackcomb for three days, capturing athletes in powder filled bowls, deep powder trees and aprčs bars.

January 28 - 29 - TELUS Winter Classic - The TELUS Winter Classic is back and it's bigger and better for 2011! Partake in a fun-filled weekend of wine tastings, gourmet food, ski events and famous Mountain Top Gala. Events are held on both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Please contact the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Office at 604-938-7321 for more information.

February 2011

January 30 - February 6 - WinterPRIDE - Don’t miss one of the biggest and best gay ski weeks in the world! 2011 marks the 19th anniversary of Whistler’s WinterPRIDE. The celebration features a full slate of events from dog sledding and snowmobiling adventures to wine tasting, a pool party, snowball dance, fantastic skiing and snowboarding and everything in-between.

January 30 - February 6 - Whistler Winter Arts Festival - A dynamic two-month program, this is a festival of live music, snow sculpting, film screenings, art and photography exhibitions, and literary soirees, under the sun or under the stars. The 2010 program featured free outdoor performances by world renowned Canadian musicians; storytelling events featuring 2008 Giller prize winner Joseph Boyden – “literally” between the sheets; original short films from BC filmmakers; an exhibition of regional art; and the return of the Canadian Snow Sculpture Team. Visit www.artswhistler.com for more details.

March 2011 - TBA

April 2011

April 8 - 10 - Whistler Cup - Having completed its 19th year, Whistler Cup has grown to become the largest and most important ski race in North America, and internationally, for athletes aged 11 to 14 years. It is held under the auspice of FIS, the international governing body for alpine skiing, and with hundreds of young athletes from 23 countries participating, the Whistler Cup brings together children from many different cultures. More information at whistlercup.com.

April 15 - 24 - TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival - Don't miss the season wrap party that celebrates Whistler's unique and fantastic mountain culture! Now in its 16th year, you'll experience 10 days and 10 nights of the biggest annual festival of winter sports, music and the arts there is. Featuring sport competitions, FREE daily outdoor concerts, endless all-night after parties with internationally acclaimed DJs, fashion shows, photography and art exhibits, film screenings, theatre and of course the best skiing and riding in the world. There's nowhere else you'll want to be. Check back in early 2011 for all the details.

May 2011 - TBA

June 2011 - TBA

July 2011

July 16-24 - CrankWorx - Whistler's premier mountain bike festival, featuring freeride competitions, pro riding demos, FREE music and entertainment.

August 2011 - TBA

September 2011 - TBA

- Whistler Gran Fondo

September 10 - The inaugural RBC GranFondo was a smashing success, with over 4,000 riders enjoying a beautiful ride up the newly paved Sea to Sky Highway. 2011's event promises to be even bigger and we have some excellent accommodation offers for riders and their families.

October 2011 - TBA

November 2011

November 10-13 - Whistler Cornucopia - Whistler's Wine and Food Celebration is four days of gourmet fun, with food, wine, events, seminars, workshops and parties.

December 2011

November 30 - December 4 - Whistler Film Festival - Whistler's popular Film Festival is a four-day extravaganza featuring films, industry workshops, seminars, special events and cool parties.

December 31 - First Night Whistler - Ring in the New Year - Whistler-style with a family-friendly and alcohol-free New Year's Eve featuring live bands, art workshops, street entertainment and much more.

 

 
 
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