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!

Women and men on the medal podium at the Red Bull Joyride event during Crankworx Whistler.

Women Make History at Crankworx Whistler

August 27, 2024·Festivals & Events

Canadian athlete, Natasha Miller tells us what it feels like to bike in front of thousands to break history at Crankworx Whistler.

Two bikers spin skillfully in the air during Speed and Style at Crankworx Whistler.

Experience the Thrill: Crankworx Whistler 2024 Round-Up

May 28, 2024·Festivals & Events

The low-down on Crankworx Whistler 2024 and the two-wheeled action that will send your excitement levels through the roof.

Two painted faces peek out over the top of a Whistler Children's Festival sign.

Family Fun at the Whistler Children’s Festival

April 4, 2024·Festivals & Events

May 17 to 19, Whistler's filled with circus acts, magic shows, science workshops and internationally acclaimed children's performers.

A photo of athlete Anthony Shelly in the air on his snowboard while competing at an event.

Whistler Athletes Heading to the Youth Olympic Games

January 11, 2024·Festivals & Events

Four Whistler athletes are heading to Gangwon this January to compete in the Youth Olympic Games. We take a look at who made Team Canada.

Ski and snowboard athletes fly through rings of fire in the Fire & Ice Show in Whistler.

Fire & Ice Show: Meet the Athletes Who Somersault Through Fire

December 7, 2023·Festivals & Events

The Fire & Ice Show is a spectacular display of ski and board skills with dazzling pyrotechnic fun. Watch them fly every Sunday!

A skier dressed as Santa riding a reindeer charges down the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb.

Whistler Festive Events Unwrapped

November 28, 2023·Festivals & Events

With the snow falling and our fairy lights twinkling, it’s time to get your festive on in Whistler with these events.

A group shot of all the Bratz Biz entrepreneurs at the Westin Whistler.

Empowering Whistler’s Young Entrepreneurs: Bratz Biz

November 16, 2023·Festivals & Events

Visit this year's Bratz Biz, an annual festive market that brings young makers together, teaching them business techniques for life.

Miguel and his family pose for the camera in the accessible area to watch Red Bull Joyride, part of Crankworx Whistler.

The Return of Joy: An Unexpected Crankworx Story

June 22, 2023·Festivals & Events

Ineke had a stroke at age 42. The struggles of recovery were stealing her joy, but being part of Crankworx Whistler gave her a little back.

Cyclists make their way up the Sea to Sky in the GranFondo with the ocean on their left and the mountains ahead of them.

RBC GranFondo Whistler: Cycling the Sea to Sky

May 18, 2023·Festivals & Events

Insider writer and cyclist, Jessie Boyd tells us exactly what it's like to ride the Sea to Sky during GranFondo Whistler.

Whistler Village in the spring with a view of part of the Village Stroll and Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains in the background.

Why Global Business Leaders Are Coming to Whistler in May

April 25, 2023·Festivals & Events

We talk with business mastermind, Shannon Susko about why Whistler is the ideal place for a summit aimed at CEOs and their leadership teams.

The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival parade makes its way through Whistler Village to Olympic Plaza. People are carrying rainbow flags and banners.

Whistler Pride & Ski Festival: Celebrating 30 Years of Pride

January 17, 2023·Festivals & Events

How the Whistler Pride & Ski Festival has celebrated gay pride for the last three decades and become the largest event of its kind.

Beautifully plated food is lined up in preparation for a Cornucopia Whistler event.

Globe & Mail Restaurant Critic Dishes on Whistler Cornucopia

November 2, 2022·Festivals & Events

Restaurant Critic, Dan Clapson tells us what he's getting excited about during this year's Whistler Cornucopia.

A group of people gather in the plush lobby of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler during the Whistler Writers Festival.

Get Cozy at the Whistler Writers Festival

September 15, 2022·Festivals & Events

There's nothing like getting cozy by the fire with a good book, it's what fall dreams are made of at the Whistler Writers Festival.