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Festivals & Events
Whistler’s festivals & events calendar is packed with shows, races, exhibits and community events. There’s never a dull moment here!
Read on to see what it’s like to attend events like the World Ski and Snowboard Festival, Crankworx, and Cornucopia. Then you can plan your own festival-filled trip to the mountains!
From Whistler to Sochi: Mercedes Nicoll
VIDEO POST: The Whistler Insider talks to local snowboarder Mercedes Nicoll about heading over to her 3rd Winter Games and why Whistler produces so many Olympians.
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BC Family Day in Whistler: Snowshoes and Sleds
The Insider prepares for BC Family Day by taking his four-year-old out to Whistler's stunning Callaghan Valley for a day of family bonding and snowy fun.
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VIDEO: Whistler’s Deep Winter Photo Challenge 2014
The Insider tags along with all six professional photographers in the 2014 Arc'teryx Deep Winter Photo Challenge for some pow, sun, and in-bounds fun. Who will be crowned King or Queen of Storms this year?
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Five Must-See Flicks at the 2013 Whistler Film Festival
The 13th Whistler Film Festival hits screens December 4-8, 2013 and offers over 80 incredible films. We asked programming director Paul Gratton to walk us through five of his favourites.
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Coming In Hot: Peter Harvey & The Whistler Film Festival
As a local kid filmmaker Peter Harvey grew up never missing the annual Whistler Film Festival. Last year a film he produced won the prestigious Borsos Award and for the 13th WFF Pete is back with two films, including the Festival-opening Cas & Dylan.
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Big Mountain Skier Ingrid Backstrom to Speak in Whistler
Big Mountain skier Ingrid Backstrom returns to Whistler November 4th, 2013 to give a special presentation on some of her greatest adventures and mishaps in the mountains of British Columbia.
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Full Moon, No Werewolves: Whistler’s Nita Lake Luna Fest
Werewolves aren't the only ones who get stoked on a full moon. Check out Whistler's Nita Lake Luna Festival October 18-20, 2013 for a weekend of yoga, wellness, raw cacao and other non-lupine full moon activities.
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Whistler Readers And Writers Fest: Snow, Love, Murder!!!
Murder in the mountains! Author Robin Spano based her last murder mystery novel right here in Whistler and she's coming to town to talk about it as part of the 12th annual Whistler Readers & Writers Festival set for October 18-20, 2013.
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Spirit Within Festival Brings Indigenous Music to Whistler
The second annual Spirit Within Festival takes place September 26-29, 2013 at Whistler's Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre and Indigenous musicians will play a prominent role in sharing, appreciating and evolving the culture of local First Nations.
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Whistler Behind the Lens: Blake Jorgenson
Whistler photographer Blake Jorgenson talks about the upcoming Whistler Outdoor Photography Summit and why smartphone photographers are good for the art form.
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Whistler Village Beer Festival – Bottoms Up!
The first ever Whistler Village Beer Festival hits town September 14th, 2013. Flavour and fun are guaranteed but with over 45 breweries in attendance and 6 special evening events beer enthusiasts will have to think about endurance as well. Bottoms up!
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Wanderlust Whistler – Back To Nature
Life is balance and for all the high-energy action in Whistler it's sometimes nice to calm things down. As the second annual Wanderlust Whistler wanders into town, a local yoga instructor dishes up her top five must-see teachers and events.
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Music in the Mountains: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in Whistler
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra returns to Whistler July 16-21. Time to 'culture up' with a full orchestra of classically trained musicians performing for free in one of North America's most scenic venues.
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