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    EVENTS, CONCERTS, FESTIVALS & RACES

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What's On In Whistler

There's something here for everyone, from annual signature events to community happenings. Experience and enjoy Whistler's non-stop line-up of events, festivals, concerts and races all year round. Plan your stay around the events you don't want to miss!

SIGNATURE EVENTS

JANUARY

Whistler Pride & Ski Festival

Take part in one of the biggest and best gay and lesbian ski weeks in North America, celebrating the 29th year of the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival. LGBTQI pride week is jam-packed with skiing, snowboarding, parties, arts and culture and social events. Book early to SAVE on accommodation and ski packages. 

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APRIL

World Ski & Snowboard Festival

WSSF in Whistler offers a non-stop line-up of events, activities and action both on and off the slopes. Enjoy ski and snowboard competitions, music, filmmaking, entertainment, and the best skiing and après sessions of the season.

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MAY

WHISTLER CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

Join Whistler's fun-filled family event that brings arts and crafts activities, theatre, dance, music and magical performances to Whistler Olympic Plaza. The best way to spend quality time with your little one.

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JUNE

XFONDO WHISTLER

For cycling enthusiasts - A road bike race featuring road, gravel, trail and dirt. Join in or watch as riders are challenged by winding gravel switchbacks to flowing descents framed by stunning mountain scenery and a ton of mud just waiting to be sprayed!

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JULY

Crankworx Whistler Mountain Bike Festival

Join some of the best riders and biggest mountain bike fans from across the world in a 12-day no-stop line-up of heart-pounding racing, slopestyle competitions, multiple Kidsworx events, bike demos and a chance to shred Whistler's trails.

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SEPTEMBER

RBC GranFondo Whistler

A road cycling race that takes you on a journey through the Sea to Sky Corridor, starting in Vancouver and finishing off with various events and entertainment in Whistler. This spectacular and challenging race offers a 55- to 122 km distance, with beautiful landscapes and traffic-free passage.

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SEPTEMBER

Whistler Village Beer Festival

Enjoy a week-long festival of the finest craft beer. Featuring two main tasting events in Whistler Olympic Plaza, plus cask nights, beer battles, foodie nights and plenty more activities throughout the week.

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OCTOBER

Whistler Writers Festival

Consider yourself to be a bookworm. If yes, then the Whistler Writers Festival is for you. Meet some top Canadian and international authors and attend workshops, speaker panels, readings, and evening events.

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OCTOBER

WHISTLER 50 RELAY & ULTRA

Whistler 50 Relay is more than just a relay. Take part in the 50-mile event or be a spectator and enjoy the energy and excitement of the race from the beer gardens while cheering on your favourite athlete, followed by the post-race party.

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NOVEMBER

CORNUCOPIA WHISTLER

Bringing together food and drink lovers from across the world, Cornucopia is an annual fall festival that celebrates Whistler’s world-class food and drinks scene. Enjoy drink tastings, culinary demonstrations, seminars, chef luncheons, winemaker dinners, parties and more.

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DECEMBER

WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL

Take part in Canada’s Coolest Film Fest, held annually in early December. Enjoy films from around the world, including film premieres, industry summits, talent programs, parties and special guest appearances. And let's not forget the endless opportunities for skiing and apres in-between.

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DECEMBER

Eberspächer Luge World Cup Whistler

Witness the world's fastest Lug athletes as they shoot across the ice at crazy speeds in the Whistler sliding centre. Cheer on more than 100 athletes representing 20 countries in the FIL World Championships.

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