Whistler Events
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Whistler Events and
Entertainment
Winter
In January and February, skiing
competitions take place at most
alpine ski resorts in British
Columbia.
Summer
From June through September, the
Whistler Summer Festivals
present street entertainment and
a variety of musical events at
the resort.
June
During the third week in June,
Whistler Summer Solstice World
Roots Music Weekend (tel.
604/932-2394) brings the sounds
of Celtic, zydeco, bluegrass,
Delta blues, Latin, folk, and
world-beat music down to the
villages and up to the
mountains.
August
Whistler Summit Concert Series
(tel. 604/932-3434) is held on
August weekends, with the
mountains providing a stunning
backdrop for performers such as
the Barenaked Ladies, Amanda
Marshall, and Blue Rodeo.
September
The Alpine Wine Festival (tel.
604/932-3434) on the mountaintop
during the first weekend in
September, features tastings, a
winemaker's dinner, and other
events highlighting North
America's finest vintages.
Also in September, mountain
bikers compete in the Power Bar
Garibaldi Gruel and the
Cheakamus Challenge Fall Classic
Mountain Bike Race.
The second weekend September
ushers in the Whistler Jazz &
Blues Festival (604) 932-2394, a
great opportunity to hear live
jazz, gospel, R&B, and blues.
November
Cornucopia - Whistler's Food and
Wine Celebration Wine tastings,
food sampling, gourmet dinners,
celebrity chefs. Cornucopia
brings together the best talent
in the Pacific Northwest and
over fifty top wineries.
December
Dozens of downhill ski
competitions are held December
through May. They include the
Owens-Corning World Freestyle
Competition (Jan), Power Bar
Peak to Valley Race (Feb),
Kokanee Fantastic Downhill Race
(Mar), and Whistler Snowboard
World Cup and World Cup
Freestyle (Dec) |
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Whistler/Blackcomb Mountain
Lifts open daily 8:30am-3:30pm (to 4:30pm
mid-Mar until closing,
depending on weather and conditions)
4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler
Phone 604/932-3434, Snow report 604/687-7507 in Vancouver,
604/932-4211 in Whistler
Now that both mountain resorts are jointly operated by Intrawest, one
pass gives access to both ski areas. Locals have their preferences, but
the both offer great skiing. Whistler Mountain has 5,006 feet of
vertical and over 100 marked runs that are serviced by a high-speed
gondola and eight high-speed chairlifts, plus four other lifts and tows.
Helicopter service from the top of the mountain makes another 100-plus
runs on nearby glaciers accessible. There are cafeterias and gift shops
on the peak as well as a licensed restaurant.