Whistler Events and Festivals

(Whistler, British Columbia - BC, Canada)

No events or celebrations here are likely to ever come any bigger than the Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics, although the choice of annual festivals on offer really is quite excellent. Some of the biggest things to do include the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival each April, and the WinterPride Whistler, which has become the largest gay ski event of its kind currently staged in Canada.

Each summer, the Whistler Theatre Project plays host to a number of shows and events, ranging from classical music concerts to traditional theatrical performances, all of which take place outside, beneath the stars and mountains. At the end of November and beginning of September, the Whistler Film Festival is one to look out for and is attended by many top directors from all around North America

Whistler Calendar of Festivals and Events 2014 / 2015

• TELUS Winter Classic - late January, a weekend of skiing, galas and live entertainment, organised by the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation
• Discover Whistler Days - mid-January to mid-February, very suitable for all ages, including children, with large discounts for many skiing programs
• WinterPride Whistler - early February, a leading gay skiing event with plenty of aprés-ski fun and scheduled activities, known for both its skiing and its exciting nightlife
• Women's Week - early March, one for the girls, held at various central locations
• TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival - mid-April, ten days of intense winter sports at their very best, together with live music, parties and innumerable other enjoyable events
• Whistler Wellness Week - late May to early June, a health-related and body-cleansing event, with workshops, seminars and fitness demonstrations
• Kokanee Crankworx - throughout June, a leading Canadian Freeride Mountain Bike Festival at Blackcomb Mountain
• Canadian National BBQ Championships - early August, held each year at Dusty's Bar and Grill, in the Creekside area of Whistler
• Campground C - late August, a popular country-music and rock festival based at the Whistler Driving Range, attracting leading singers and groups
• Feast of Fields - late August, a gastronomical event at Rebagliatti Park
• Terry Fox Run - mid-September, a series of sporting events, at the Meadow Park Sports Centre
• Cornucopia - early November, an established celebration of local wine and food
• Bizarre Bazaar - late November, a popular artisan market, with more than 100 stalls
• ARTrageous - early November, part of the Cornucopia event, with art and photography exhibitions
• Whistler Film Festival - late November to early December, lasting four days in total, with various well-received screenings