Whistler Events
April 2008 - Event Listings
7-Eleven Fire and Ice Show
December 16, 2007 - April 6, 2008
It doesn't get much hotter than this! Be amazed as firespinners and fireworks light up the night sky, while skiers and snowboarders jump through the dazzling Ring of Fire every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the base of Whistler Mountain.
Sierra Wireless Whistler Cup
April 4, 2008 - April 6, 2008
Now in its fifteenth year, the Sierra Wireless Whistler Cup has become the North American highlight of the international juvenile calendar and North America's premier International Juvenile Ski Race for girls and boys aged 11 to 14 years. The race brings together 350 athletes from more than 20 countries around the world.
For more information visit www.whistlercup.com.
TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival
April 11, 2008 - April 20, 2008
The Festival is an action-packed 10-day celebration of music, arts and sports.
Writing on the Edge: What Shapes Our West Coast Writers
April 12, 2008
Possibly the best line-up of authors to visit Whistler; four incredibly talented Vancouver-based authors - each with books out in 2007 - discuss what it means to live and write on the West Coast. Admission is by $10 cash donation at the door.
For more information go to the official web site.
Can-Fit-Pro Conference & Trade Show
April 18, 2008 - April 20, 2008
The Can-Fit-Pro Personal Training, Sport Conditioning and Mind Body Conference and Trade Show is set to educate, inspire and motivate April 18 to 20 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Highlights of the conference will include interactive learn to ski sessions, wellness training for personal trainers, indoor rock climbing, CPR recertification, great shopping deals and much more.
For more information go to the event's official website.
2008 World Backcountry Freeride Jam
April 18, 2008 - April 20, 2008
This three-day event within the TELUS Ski & Snowboard Festival includes amateur and pro backcountry competitions, The North Face Canadian Ski Mountaineering Championships, chances to demo the latest backcountry equipment, to meet and learn from the professionals, avalanche clinics, and out-of-bounds tours.
And it's all free.
Visit the wbfj.ca site for more information.
WAG Dog Parade
April 19, 2008
Walk in support of the homeless animals at Whistler Animals Galore (WAG) at the annual Dog Parade at Whistler Dogfest. Collect pledges for WAG's furry friends, then bring your own canine companion to the Town PLaza Gazebo in Whistler Village on April 19 for the parade through Whistler Village. The parade is followed by the Best Dressed Dog contest and the Dog-Owner-Look-a-Like contest.
Registration for the event takes place between 12:15 and 2:15 p.m. Go to www.thewagway.com for more information and pledge forms.
Whistler Mountain - Closing Day
April 20, 2008
Yes, it's Whistler Mountain's Closing Day, but don't worry - there's still great spring and summer skiing to enjoy in the resort.
Spring Skiing
April 21, 2008 - June 8, 2008
Spring skiing and riding is open on Blackcomb Mountain until June 8, 2008. Whistler Mountain is closed as of today, but will re-open for the Bike Park and summer sightseeing.
Thoroughly Modern Millie
April 25, 2008
The Whistler Secondary School Drama Club presents a crowd-pleasing musical about a girl who comes to New York in 1922 to marry for money instead of love.
For more information call 604.935.8410.
Spring Fling
April 26, 2008
Spring Fling - A Toast of BC, is the Whistler Film Festival Society's inaugural winter après celebration and fundraiser, featuring sumptuous offerings from Whistler restaurants and samplings from a selection BC wineries. The event will also feature a silent auction and raffle.
