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Whistler Events Calendar

Whistler Events Calendar

Upcoming events in Whistler

Date Event
Jan 6 - Jan 27

Whistler Blackcomb's Fire and Ice Show - Free!

Whistler's best skiers and riders, including Whistler Blackcomb Snow School's finest, hit a big air jump through a blazing ring of fire every Sunday night at 6:30 PM. Spend your evening with family, friends, and live entertainment including fire spinners, a DJ and fireworks display!
Jan 9 - Jan 30

Wednesday Night Gallery Walks - Free!

Learn about the incredible variety and quality of art on display in Whistler. Wednesday Night Gallery Walks will take place in the “apres-ski” hours from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at the eleven galleries of the Whistler Gallery Association.
Jan 14 - Jan 17

North Face Park and Pipe Open

The North Face Park and Pipe Open Series (PPOS) is a freeskiing tour featuring slopestyle, halfpipe, big air, and rail jam skiing competitions with $55,000 in total prize value up for grabs. As one of the only open-format event series, amateurs have the opportunity to compete alongside top pros.

North Face Park and Pipe Open
Jan 14

Snowed In Comedy Tour

Four international headlining comedians come together to go snowboarding during the day and do comedy shows at night at the Garibaldi Lift Company. Arj Barker (Dave from the HBO sitcom Flight of the Conchords), Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn, Edinburgh nominee Pete Johansson and Craig Campbell all on the same show. Tickets are $25 and the comedy show starts at 8:30 PM.

Jan 19

Deep Winter Photo Challenge

Whistler Blackcomb's 'Deep Winter' photo contest celebrates the powerful storm cycles that pound the Coast Mountains which Whistler skiers and riders revel in. Pro ski and snowboard photographers battle it out in the Photo Challenge, which features slideshows of images captured over three days on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Tickets: $20
Jan 24

Winemaker Après Series on Whistler

Wine and Dine at 6000ft. Each month, Vincor and Steeps present the Winemaker Après Series where you can sample the Steeps British Columbia inspired menu paired with wines from the best that B.C. has to offer. Each evening includes a full-course dinner with wine pairings by the winemaker - it's guaranteed to be a feast for your senses. January 24 will be presented by Nk'Mip cellars.
Dec 15 - Jan 2

Christmas in Whistler

Treat the family to a white magical Whistler Christmas this year. Whistler is truly a winter wonderland during the Christmas Holidays and over New Years Eve. The village comes to life during the festive season with Christmas caroling and a winter white blanket of snow and twinkling lights covering the trees and buildings.

Christmas in Whistler
Dec 31 - Jan 1

New Year's Eve Celebrations

Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new at this alcohol-free evening celebration offering family-friendly activities, arts and entertainment.

New Year's Eve Celebrations
Date Event
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Peak to Valley Race

The Peak to Valley is a long standing and unique team race on Whistler Mountain. Mixed teams of four race from the Whistler Saddle in Whistler Mountain's high alpine to an exciting finish at Dusty's in Whistler Creekside. Two team members race on Friday and two on Saturday. The starting order is based on age, with the oldest competitors starting first. Register in person prior to the event day at any Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations or Ski & Snowboard School Sales locations.
Feb 1 - Feb 2

44th Luge World Championships

The Whistler Sliding Centre is host to the 44th World Luge Championships. Come cheer on the athletes to victory. The Sliding Centre is the place to be this weekend with entertainment, local food vendors, beer gardens and fireworks nightly. Opening Ceremonies to be held in Whistler Village Square on January 30th, 7 PM. Tickets are just $10 with children 6 and under free. Race Schedule: Friday February 1 - Doubles 3 PM, Men 5:15 PM. Saturday February 2 - 3PM Women, 6:15 PM relay.
Feb 3 - Feb 24

Whistler Blackcomb's Fire and Ice Show - Free!

Whistler's best skiers and riders, including Whistler Blackcomb Snow School's finest, hit a big air jump through a blazing ring of fire every Sunday night at 6:30 PM. Spend your evening with family, friends, and live entertainment including fire spinners, a DJ and fireworks display!
Feb 3 - Feb 10

WinterPRIDE

Don't miss one of the biggest and best gay ski weeks in the world! 2013 marks the 21st anniversary of Whistler's WinterPRIDE. The celebration features a full slate of events including snowmobiling adventures, wine tastings, a pool party, snowball dance, fantastic skiing and snowboarding and everything in-between.
Feb 6 - Feb 27

Wednesday Night Gallery Walks - Free!

Learn about the incredible variety and quality of art on display in Whistler. Wednesday Night Gallery Walks will take place in the “apres-ski” hours from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at the eleven galleries of the Whistler Gallery Association.
Feb 9

King of the Rail presented by Showcase

The King of the Rail is a series of rail jam contests which run on select evenings at the base of Whistler Mountain next to the Fitzsimmons Chair at 7 PM. There are separate categories for snowboarders and skiers, males and females, and adults and youth. Category winners will receive a percentage of the cash entry fees, plus all participants have a chance to win fantastic draw prizes from Showcase, Burton, Atomic, Nintendo, TELUS, DNA and more. Please visit the Whistler Village Showcase retail store for registration information.

Feb 10

Park Rider Ski and Snowboard Sessions

Park Rider Sessions feature slopestyle, rail jams and half-pipe competitions and are open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages. Helmets are mandatory. Pre-registration is strongly recommended as events do sell out. Prior to event day, registration is through all Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations and Ski School Sales locations (Blackcomb Daylodge, Whistler Village Gondola, Carleton Lodge, Whistler Creekside).
Feb 14

Winemaker Après Series on Whistler

Wine and Dine at 6000ft. Each month, Vincor and Steeps present the Winemaker Après Series where you can sample the Steeps British Columbia inspired menu paired with wines from the best that B.C. has to offer. Each evening includes a full-course dinner with wine pairings by the winemaker - it's guaranteed to be a feast for your senses. February 14 presented by Jackson-Triggs.
Feb 21

Kokanee Valley Race Series: GS

No racing experience is required to join in on the fun of recreational racing. Come out with your friends and race in this series held every Thursday throughout the season. Open to skiers, telemarkers and snowboarders, participants' races are video-taped and played at the Kokanee awards party where everyone has a chance to win great prizes. Please note that helmets are mandatory, and the race location and discipline vary each race. Registration prior to event day is through Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations and Ski School Sales locations. Registration on competition day is from 8:30 - 9:45 AM; location dependent on race location.
Feb 23

Sigge's P’ayakentsut Cross Country Ski Event

The third annual P'ayakentsut returns with traditional loppet races of varying distances for adults and older teens, ski cross event for younger teens, and fun ski tournament for kids.

Sigge's P’ayakentsut Cross Country Ski Event
Feb 23

A Night at the Opera

The evening will feature members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra led by conductor and pianist Scott Dunne (Associate Conductor of the LA Philharmonic Hollywood Bowl Orchestra) playing a range of familiar as well as rarely heard arias and instrumental music inspired by world-renowned composers. The concert will also pay a special tribute to the 200th anniversary of the births of Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi. Show starts at 8 PM at Millennium Place. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for students and seniors and $21 for WAC members.

Feb 28

Kokanee Valley Race Series: GS

No racing experience is required to join in on the fun of recreational racing. Come out with your friends and race in this series held every Thursday throughout the season. Open to skiers, telemarkers and snowboarders, participants' races are video-taped and played at the Kokanee awards party where everyone has a chance to win great prizes. Please note that helmets are mandatory, and the race location and discipline vary each race. Registration prior to event day is through Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations and Ski School Sales locations. Registration on competition day is from 8:30 - 9:45 AM; location dependent on race location.
Date Event
Mar 3 - Mar 31

Whistler Blackcomb's Fire and Ice Show - Free!

Whistler's best skiers and riders, including Whistler Blackcomb Snow School's finest, hit a big air jump through a blazing ring of fire every Sunday night at 6:30 PM on March 3 and then starting March 10 the show will be at 7:30pm. Spend your evening with family, friends, and live entertainment including fire spinners, a DJ and fireworks display!
Mar 6 - Mar 27

Wednesday Night Gallery Walks - Free!

Learn about the incredible variety and quality of art on display in Whistler. Wednesday Night Gallery Walks will take place in the “apres-ski” hours from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at the eleven galleries of the Whistler Gallery Association.
Mar 7

Winemaker Après Series on Whistler

Wine and Dine at 6000ft. Each month, Vincor and Steeps present the Winemaker Après Series where you can sample the Steeps British Columbia inspired menu paired with wines from the best that B.C. has to offer. Each evening includes a full-course dinner with wine pairings by the winemaker - it's guaranteed to be a feast for your senses. March 7 presented by See Ya Later Ranch.

Date Event
Apr 3

Winemaker Après Series on Whistler

Wine and Dine at 6000ft. Each month, Vincor and Steeps present the Winemaker Après Series where you can sample the Steeps British Columbia inspired menu paired with wines from the best that B.C. has to offer. Each evening includes a full-course dinner with wine pairings by the winemaker - it's guaranteed to be a feast for your senses. April 3 will be presented by Sumac Ridge.
Apr 12 - Apr 21

World Ski & Snowboard Festival

Don't miss this legendary spring festival celebrating Whistler's mountain culture. Experience 10 days and 10 nights of winter sports, music and the arts. Featuring sport competitions, free daily outdoor concerts, 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.
Date Event
Jun 16 - Oct 6

Whistler Farmer's Market

A feast for your senses, the Whistler Farmer's Market (celebrating it's 20th Anniversary this year) features local produce, tasty food, local artisans, live entertainment and family activities along the beautiful Upper Village Stroll. Open Sundays between 11 AM and 4 PM. The Wednesday afternoon market operates from July 4 to August 29, 2012 from 3 to 7 PM.

Whistler Farmer's Market
Jun 22 - Jun 23

Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder is a hardcore 10 to 12 mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. Tough Mudder is more than an event; it's a way of thinking. By running a Tough Mudder challenge, you'll unlock a true sense of accomplishment, have a great time, and discover camaraderie with your fellow participants that's experienced all too rarely these days. The race will be held at Whistler Olympic Park.

Tough Mudder
Date Event
Jul 1 - Jul 31

Whistler Farmer's Market

A feast for your senses, the Whistler Farmer's Market (celebrating it's 20th Anniversary this year) features local produce, tasty food, local artisans, live entertainment and family activities along the beautiful Upper Village Stroll. Open Sundays between 11 AM and 4 PM. The Wednesday afternoon market operates from July 3 to August 28, 2013 from 3 to 7 PM.

Whistler Farmer's Market
Jul 13 - Jul 15

Whistler Longboard Festival

The Whistler Longboard Festival is held at the Whistler Sliding Centre. Rain or shine, more than 100 international top racers will drop 1,000 feet over 1.6 kilometres at daredevil speeds along the snaking paved course. This family friendly event is free for spectators.

Whistler Longboard Festival
Jul 13 - Jul 14

Whistler Children's Art Festival

The Whistler Children’s Art Festival celebrating it's 30th Anniversary this year, fills Creekside for one weekend a year with art workshops, music, acrobatics, theatre, dance and fun that encourages kids to embrace their imagination! The Festival offers a range of workshops for kids, including pre-school activities for children aged 3-5, intermediate workshops for kids up to grade 8, and workshops for the whole family. The festival aims to introduce young people to the arts in an interactive, supportive, and fun family environment where imaginations can grow.

Date Event
Aug 1 - Aug 31

Whistler Farmer's Market

A feast for your senses, the Whistler Farmer's Market features local produce, tasty food, local artisans, live entertainment and family activities along the beautiful Upper Village Stroll. Open Sundays between 11 AM and 4 PM. The Wednesday afternoon market operates from July 4 to August 29, 2012 from 3 to 7 PM.

Whistler Farmer's Market
Aug 1 - Aug 4

Wanderlust

Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world's leading yoga teachers, top musical acts and DJs, renowned speakers, top chefs and winemakers, and much, much more -- all in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty.

Wanderlust
Aug 9 - Aug 18

Crankworx

One of the world's premier gravity-fueled, progressive mountain bike festivals packed with events featuring the sport's most fearless and talented athletes. Crankworx is a 10 day festival to epic endurance, supreme flow, monster air and vertical-dropping riding.

Crankworx
Aug 18

Slow Food Cycle Pemberton

Sea to Sky's signature agritourism event, Slow Food Cycle Sunday, in Pemberton, BC, blows the fast-food drive-through away. A pedal-powered trip through the natural buffet that is Pemberton Meadows farmland, allows you to meet local growers and sample produce fresh from the field.

Slow Food Cycle Pemberton
Aug 24

5 Peaks Trail Running Series

Running over rocks, roots, tree stumps, and logs, up ski hills, hiking trails, through puddles, mud, snow and much more. These courses take people off road and into the hills. The Whistler race will be held in the upper alpine of Whistler Mountain. Navigate through some steep climbs, sharp descents and craggy wilderness trails. And through it all, enjoy the tremendous views! For more information on registration and course details, please visit www.5peaks.com.

5 Peaks Trail Running Series
Aug 25

Ironman

World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has announced Whistler, British Columbia as the new venue of the IRONMAN® Canada triathlon. IRONMAN Canada in Whistler builds on the legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympics, while offering athletes a beautiful, challenging experience in a world-class venue.

Ironman
Date Event
Sep 1 - Sep 30

Whistler Farmer's Market

A feast for your senses, the Whistler Farmer's Market (celebrating it's 20th Anniversary this year) features local produce, tasty food, local artisans, live entertainment and family activities along the beautiful Upper Village Stroll. Open Sundays between 11 AM and 4 PM. The Wednesday afternoon market operates from July 4 to August 29, 2012 from 3 to 7 PM.

Whistler Farmer's Market
Sep 7

RBC GranFondo

The inaugural RBC GranFondo in 2010 was a smashing success, with over 4,000 riders enjoying a beautiful ride up the newly paved Sea to Sky Highway. This year's event promises to be even bigger and features some excellent accommodation offers for riders and their families.

RBC GranFondo
Sep 21

Whistler Spirit Run

The Whistler Spirit Run & Festival is a one-day cross-country and trail running event that takes place at Whistler Olympic Park and features something for everyone. Come out and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Callaghan Valley and know that your participation is helping to build healthier communities right here in British Columbia.

Whistler Spirit Run
Date Event
Jun 16 - Oct 6

Whistler Farmer's Market

A feast for your senses, the Whistler Farmer's Market (celebrating it's 20th Anniversary this year) features local produce, tasty food, local artisans, live entertainment and family activities along the beautiful Upper Village Stroll. Open Sundays between 11 AM and 4 PM. The Wednesday afternoon market operates from July 4 to August 29, 2012 from 3 to 7 PM.

Whistler Farmer's Market
Oct 11 - Oct 14

Turkey Sale

If you're looking to get outfitted for the upcoming winter season, the Turkey Sale is Whistler Blackcomb's largest ski and snowboard sales event. Located at the base of Blackcomb, this annual event promises entertainment, activities and deals on gear, clothing and more.
Oct 19

Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra Run

Experience the friendship of fellow participants through this 8-person team relay event and ultra marathon. Relay legs will tentatively alternate between 7 km and 13 km. The 50 mile (80 km) total distance is an achievable goal for novice ultra-marathoners and is a recognized qualifying distance for Western States or National Team selection. Start recruiting your team today. The Whistler 50 — more than just a relay. For race details, visit www.bcathletics.org/Whistler50

Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra Run
Date Event
Nov 8 - Nov 11

Cornucopia, Whistler's Annual Celebration of Wine and Food

Cornucopia is Whistler's premier wine and food extravaganza. The annual event is a unique opportunity to mingle and learn from acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs. Featuring a sumptuous variety of hands-on seminars, fascinating winemaker dinners, gala tasting events and sizzling after-parties, Cornucopia offers something for both the experienced gourmet and those seeking to better appreciate the epicurean delights of wine and food.
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Bizarre Bazaar

Whistler's original artisan market has built a reputation of presenting unique, quality, hand-made art and crafts for Whistler residents and visitors looking for one-of-a-kind treasures. Featuring over 100 artisans from the Sea to Sky Corridor, Lower Mainland and beyond, the 24th annual holiday craft fair will feature a wide array of ceramics, clothing, fine art, wood, glass, metal, jewelry, leather, candles and aromatherapy products as well as Christmas decorations. Bizarre Bazaar is a vibrant community event that includes live music, a silent auction, dance and food.

Date Event
Dec 4 - Dec 8

Whistler Film Festival

Whistler's action-packed 13th annual celebration of film. On the bill are five exciting days filled with premieres, celebrated films and guests from Canada and around the world, the annual Celebrity Challenge ski race, and cool parties.

Whistler Film Festival
Dec 15 - Jan 2

Christmas in Whistler

Treat the family to a white magical Whistler Christmas this year. Whistler is truly a winter wonderland during the Christmas Holidays and over New Years Eve. The village comes to life during the festive season with Christmas caroling and a winter white blanket of snow and twinkling lights covering the trees and buildings.

Christmas in Whistler
Dec 31 - Jan 1

New Year's Eve Celebrations

Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new at this alcohol-free evening celebration offering family-friendly activities, arts and entertainment.

New Year's Eve Celebrations

*Dates are subject to change without notice.