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Bizarre Bazaar |
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November 27 - November 28, 2009
4010 Whistler Way Telus Conference Centre, Whistler V0N 1B4 • 888-869-2777
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If you're looking for that perfect gift, something unique and wonderful, this is the place to find it. Over 100 artisans from across British Columbia converge on Whistler for a two-day bonanza of ceramics, clothing, fine art, wood, glass, metal, bath and body products, jewelry, all-natural foods, candles, aromatherapy products and yes, even Christmas decorations. Generally held the first Friday and Saturday of December, the sale attracts more than 5000 eager shoppers. |
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Whistler Film Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 3 - December 6, 2009
Various venues, Whistler
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Although they sponsor several smaller film fests throughout the year, this is the Whistler Film Festival Society's main annual event. More than 90 films are shown over the course of four days – most of them are Canadian, but other countries are represented as well. And each festival brings its fair share of special guests (actors, filmmakers, writers, cinematographers). Be aware that, as is the case in many countries, BC law states that in order to view unclassified films, you must be over the age of 18 AND a member of the society screening the film – but don't worry, the cost is minimal. Tickets and passes may be purchased on-line about three weeks prior, or in person or by phone about two weeks prior. Venues are the Village 8 Cinemas (4295 Blackcomb Way) and MY Millennium Place (4335 Blackcomb Way). There are also several free screenings at Skier's Plaza (mostly shorts). |
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Whistler First Night |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 31, 2009
4010 Whistler Wy TELUS Conference Centre, Whistler V0N 1B4
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Patterned after the international "First Night" model, this is an alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration with lots of live music on an outdoor stage and a number of indoor arts-related events at the TELUS Conference Centre. The kids' zone has lots of fun performances (magicians, jugglers, clowns) and plenty of arts and crafts. The youth zone is for teens only, and features video games and a nightclub style dance floor. Tickets are available from December 1st at the conference centre and at the Whistler Visitor Information Centre (4230 Gateway Drive). Attracts several thousand participants of all ages. |
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Celebration 2010™: Whistler Arts Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2010
Various locations, Whistler • 604-938-9221 • FAX: 604-938 9241
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Celebration 2010 takes place throughout the month of February, encompassing a host of events from art gallery exhibits to performing arts to cake, all to mark the upcoming Winter Olympic Games (Feb 12-28, 2010) and the Paralympic Games (Mar 12-21, 2010), hosted by Whistler and Vancouver. On the 12th, the official start day of the Winter Olympics, head over to the Whistler Information Centre to enjoy music, face painting, and special countdown cake. A big street hockey tournament, Pemberton Valley's Winterfest, fireworks extravaganzas, a film festival and WinterPRIDE are all part of the month-long celebration. Many events are free. |
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Pemberton Winterfest |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2010
Various locations, Pemberton • 604 894-6175 • FAX: 604-894-5571
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Little Pemberton (pop. 2200) has a larger-than-life winter festival each year. The weekend is packed with fun stuff – a parade, street performers, First Nations artisan exhibit, street party, snow carving challenge and ice sculpture competition, and even a polar bear swim. Good old fashioned fun in the sun...and snow! |
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WinterPRIDE Whistler |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 1 - March 8, 2010
4010 Whistler Wy TELUS Conference Centre, Whistler V0N 1B4 • 866-612-6142
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One of the biggest and best gay ski events in the world! The TELUS Conference Centre serves as home base and information central, where you can register, get tickets for special events, sign up for ski lessons or arrange other activities. The week includes a wide range of culinary and athletic events, numerous parties and group excursions, and a whole lot of fun. Some events and activities are free, but many require tickets and/or registration. |
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Appleton Rum Peak to Valley Race |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 26 - March 27, 2010
Whistler Mountain, Whistler • 604-938-2769
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A time-honored tradition in Whistler, the Peak to Valley is a favored team ski race held every February. Coed teams race from the Whistler Saddle down to Dusty's Barbecue in Creekside – that's a course just over 5km (3.1 miles) with 1443 meters (4734 feet) of vertical. Registration for the two-day event generally opens on June 1. |
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TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 17 - April 26, 2009
4545 Blackcomb Way Whistler Blackcomb, Whistler V0N 1B4 • 604-904-8134
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Arguably Whistler's most anticipated annual event is a mix of arts and sports events. An outdoor concert series showcases a variety of musicians from BC and beyond. The 72-Hour Filmmaker Showdown is an exciting challenge (shoot, edit and produce a film in three days flat). Then there's the ProPhoto Showdown, recognized as the world's top sports action photography show (complete with CAD 10,000 grand prize); Brave Art showcases urban, street inspired art. The town's canines strut their stuff for the Whistler Dogfest, while the Chairlift Revue provides hilarious comedy theater. As for sports, well, there's the World Backcountry Freeride Jam (ski mountaineering championships), the Old Spice Snowboarding Classic, World Skiing Invitational, a skate zone and bike trials. Most events are free for spectators, but you'll need a lift ticket to get to up to some of the race sites. |
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ArtWalk |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 1 - August 31, 2009
Various locations, Whistler
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During the months of July and August, nearly 30 traditional and non-traditional venues in Whistler Village exhibit works from some of Canada's best artists. Along with a handful of art galleries, cafes, hotels and offices serve as temporary galleries, exhibiting paintings, sculptures and photography. Brochures are available throughout the village and include a map so you can find your way to all the different venues. If you can, try to attend on opening night (June 30), when each venue hosts a reception and musicians entertain at various stops along the way. |
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Whistler Children's Art Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 11 - July 12, 2009
Creekside, Whistler V0N 1B2
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This is Whistler's longest running community event, and it's a good one! Along with popular main stage entertainers, kids and their families will love the wandering clowns, magicians and other entertainers. Everyone will want to get his or her face painted, of course, and then there are fun performing and visual arts workshops for kids of all ages. Most performances are free, some workshops are ticketed. |
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