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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!

A skier tries to ski across a pool of water at the Slush Cup, part of the World Ski and Snowboard Festival in Whistler.

Insider’s Guide to the World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF)

WSSF is the ultimate season-ender sender. Learn what's new and how to live it up at the World Ski & Snowboard Festival.

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Whistler Pride Festival: Ski, Celebrate & Belong

The Whistler Pride Festival has been reimagined and is back January 25 to Feb 1, 2026. Come and join the party!

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A chef does a cooking demo at the Culinary Stage event at Whistler Cornucopia.

Meet the Chefs, Sommeliers and Storytellers of Cornucopia

We dive into the talent shaping Whistler Cornucopia 2025. There's passion, flavour and a dash of showmanship at every event!

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A mountain bike rider hits a jump on the pro 1199 trail.

Whistler Welcomes the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup

It's gonna be fast, fierce, and, for some, transformative. Witness one of the most exciting bike events in the world next September.

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A woman sits on a padded chair set on a rock outside in the forests of Whistler. She reads from a stack of books.

9 Reasons to Check Out The Whistler Writers Festival

Great for readers and writers, the Whistler Writers Festival is a celebration of creativity in a welcoming, intimate and inclusive setting.

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The finish line of the GranFondo in Whistler.

7 Adventure-Filled Late Summer and Fall Events in Whistler

From cycling events to running races and beer festivals, fall in Whistler is an exciting time to be in the mountains.

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Biking the Sea to Sky Trail, Whistler Canada as part of XFONDO Whistler.

Riding Everything at XFONDO Whistler

XFONDO Whistler is a cycling event where you’ll ride everything. Discover what it’s like to tackle the course in this firsthand ride report.

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Snowboarder, Brin Alexander hikes in the snowy backcountry of the Callaghan with Bjorn Leines as part of the Natural Selection Duels competition.

Brin Alexander Competes in YETI Natural Selection DUELS

Whistler-born snowboarder Brin Alexander battles against the USA's Bjorn Leines at evo's Journeyman Lodge in the Callaghan Valley.

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Combat diver, Alin Mirea stands in front of the I AM Invcitus Games sign on Whistler Mountain in his ski gear.

Competing in the Invictus Games in Whistler

We connect with one of the Team Canada competitors travelling to Whistler for the Invictus Games, happening February 8 to 16, 2025.

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Two people snowshoe in thick snow with Whistler Blackcomb in the background. They smile as the sun comes out.

Valentine’s Day in Whistler – It’s All About Options

Love is in the mountain air and Valentine's Day in Whistler can be amazing, if you're prepared. The Insider serves up three different options for doing it right, Whistler-style.

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The yellow and black I AM emblem at the entrance to Whistler, signifying the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

The Invictus Games Come to Whistler

From February 8 to 16, 2025, the Invictus Games bring 550 adaptive sports athletes from over 20 countries to compete, celebrate and inspire.

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Skiers dressed at Santa ski on Whistler Blackcomb in the early morning sun.

12 Things to Do in Whistler at Christmas

12 ideas for festive fun in Whistler including skiing Santas, ice skating under the stars and ziplining in the dark!

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Santa and Mrs. Claus sit on a plush white bed at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler dressed in white spa robes. A platter of nibbles are on a tray in front of them.

A Luxury Hotel Christmas in Whistler

Ever wondered what it's like to stay at a luxury hotel in Whistler for Christmas? We check in with the Fairmont and Four Seasons.

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