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Cornucopia 2021, Whistler’s annual fall festival of food and drink

Cornucopia 2021, Whistler’s annual fall festival of food and drink

November 4 – 28, 2021 This November, Cornucopia turns twenty-five and returns to Whistler to celebrate food + drink in style. The reimagined format takes place over four extended weekends in November, Thursdays to Sundays, from November 4 until November 28, 2021. The event highlights Whistler’s world-class food and drinks scene with tastings, culinary demonstrations, drink seminars, winemaker dinners and more. – – – – – Cornucopia encourages all guests to drink responsibly and to Sniff, Swirl, Sip & Spit! Please make sure to arrange a safe ride home from your event, or search for accommodation within walking distance of More »

A Guide To Snowshoeing In Whistler

A Guide To Snowshoeing In Whistler

Snowshoeing has long been a popular winter method of travel in Canada. Why not try it for yourself? Check out our guide to snowshoeing in Whistler this winter. The snowshoe’s design was inspired by animals with over-sized paws, such as the snowshoe hare, to allow a more efficient way of traveling across snow. Whether you are a snowshoe newbie or have years of experience, there is a multitude of places to go snowshoeing near Whistler. Most of the snowshoeing in Whistler is located within four main areas; Lost Lake, Rainbow Mountain, Cheakamus, and the Callaghan Valley.  Lost Lake isn’t only More »

New Years Eve in Whistler

New Years Eve in Whistler

Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year!  It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the end of a decade and 2020 is just a week away. If you’re looking to end 2019 with a bang, we recommend spending New Year’s Eve in Whistler!  Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve in Whistler New Year’s Eve is an all-ages affair in Whistler. For those looking for kid-friendly celebrations. Enjoy a full day of events including Family Apres, the Fire and Ice Show and two fireworks displays. Schedule of Events Time Activity Location 12-5 pm Family Apres outdoor fun Whistler Olympic Plaza More »

How To Navigate The Annual Whistler Blackcomb Turkey Sale

How To Navigate The Annual Whistler Blackcomb Turkey Sale

Photo credit: Tourism Whistler / Mike Crane With the winter ski season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about gear! You may be partial to the old ski gear that you’ve been sporting for the last 20 years. However, you’d be surprised at the advancements in technology that have made ski gear more comfortable, lighter and durable.  But getting a brand new kit doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Every year around Canadian Thanksgiving, local Whistler businesses offer great discounts on ski and snowboard gear. The most notable sale is the Whistler Blackcomb Turkey Sale.  Located More »

Everything You Need to Know About the RBC GranFondo Whistler

Everything You Need to Know About the RBC GranFondo Whistler

Photo credit: Tourism Whistler / Mike Crane On September 7th, North America’s largest GranFondo will grace the Sea to Sky Highway. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the RBC GranFondo Whistler is one of the highlights of the fall calendar. Over 4500 bikers are expected to take to the Sea to Sky for an exciting day of traffic-free cycling. The RBC GranFondo Whistler is open to riders of all abilities. The event includes three distance options of 55km, 122km and 152km. New for 2019, the RBC GranFondo is officially a UCI GranFondo World Series event, meaning riders can challenge themselves to be in More »