Whistler Events — May 2012
May 4 - 6, 2012
Join in this journey to the majestic mountains, to the nurture of nature, and the timeless experience of yoga. The Whistler Yoga Conference provides teachers and yoga students of all levels with a supportive meeting place to grow and expand their practice through three days of inspirational learning. The weekend includes approximately 40 seminars, workshops and classes. More information and offers here.
May 27, 2012
Don't put away the skis or boards yet - the Crud 2 Mud combines snow and mud for this spring rite of passage in the mountains. In teams or individually, Crud 2 Mud competitors ski or snowboard from the top of Whistler Mountain to the bottom of the snow line, where their bikes and equipment lay waiting. Once they've struggled out of their boots and are clipped into their bike pedals, participants race through the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
May 5, 2012
Head over to the annual WORCA Bike Swap at Whistler Olympic Plaza between 10 AM - 2:30 PM. Browse the diverse selection of bikes: new and used, cross country, downhill, road, cruiser, kids and even bike accessories. Produced by Whistler Off Road Cycling Association.
May 12, 2012
The Whistler Arts Council & Blank Slate Theatre are proud to present a one night only special engagement of Farragut North by Beau Willimon at Millennium Place. Stephen Bellamy is a wunderkind press secretary who has built a career that men twice his age would envy. During a tight presidential primary race, Stephen’s meteoric rise falls prey to the backroom politics of more seasoned operatives. Tickets are $21.50 and can be purchased at Millennium Place or online at artswhistler.com. Show starts at 8 PM (doors open at 7:30 PM).
May 13, 2012
Whether your children have two legs or four, you’re a mom. Celebrate Mother’s Day with WAG and enjoy a wonderful breakfast at Edgewater Lodge Restaurant which overlooks an emerald-hued Green Lake, with stunning views to Armchair Glacier, Wedge Mountain, Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. There are three seatings: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM and tickets are $17 for adults and $8 for children under 10 years of age. For reservations, please contact WAG at 604.935.8364.
May 18 - 21, 2012
Enjoy free, all day entertainment throughout the Village this Canadian holiday weekend with animation and interactive entertainment by local performers and touring artists from across Canada.
May 18, 2012
Strength in Numbers is a new film from Anthill Films and Red Bull Media House, presented by Shimano and Trek. The world of mountain biking is a network of seemingly similar but disconnected communities. Freeride. Downhill. All Mountain. Big Mountain. Dirt Jump. Slopestyle... And while these riders follow different lines, they all end up in the same place. Tire to ground, foot to pedal, hand to bar – communities drawn together by trails of dirt. Tickets are $16.30 plus tax and can be purchased at the Whistler Visitor Information Centre or online here. The screening is at Whistler Conference Centre and starts at 9 PM (doors open at 8 PM).
May 20, 2012
The Greatest Show on British Wheels! Whistler joins this celebration of classic British-built and designed motorcars and motorcycles, with some fresh new features to rev up the interests of both enthusiasts and participants. Come admire these old and new classics, fresh from their run up the scenic and newly upgraded Sea to Sky Highway, at the Whistler Olympic Plaza. Visit here for more information.
Memorial Day Long Weekend Village Entertainment
May 24 - 28, 2012
Enjoy free, all day entertainment throughout the Village this American holiday weekend with animation and interactive entertainment by local performers and touring artists from across Canada.
May 26, 2012
Whistler Kids of Steel encourages children from 8 to 14 years old to experience the thrill of a triathlon with age appropriate distances and a supportive environment. Likewise, the Whistler Try-a-Tri is a perfect introduction to triathlons for those 14 years or older. For race route and registration details visit www.whistlertriclub.ca.
May 27, 2012
Run along Whistler’s scenic Valley Trail in the 21st annual Whistler Valley Trail Run. The race welcomes all ages and levels with a choice of 5 km or 10 km routes, and the 9th annual Teddy Bear Trot for kids 10 years and under. Enjoy post-run snacks, awards ceremony and draw prizes from local sponsors. Register in person on May 26 between noon – 4 PM at the Run With It Store in Nesters (north of Whistler Village) or on race day at Spruce Grove Park between 7 am and 8:30 AM. Race begins at 9 AM.
May 30, 2012
A fun and inspiring team-building ride on a one-of-a-kind bicycle built for 30. Funds raised go towards life saving research for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Schedule TBA, free entry, ride begins from Whistler’s Marketplace. Register your team today.