Whistlers Events Calender

WHISTLER BC CALENDER OF EVENTS
Here are just some of the best Whistler events throughout the year. Come and discover them for yourself!

January - First Night International – Whistler excels in hosting an outdoor New Years event with live music and entertainment with a massive fireworks display at midnight. A great time is to be had for all the family.

January - Chinese New Year Festival – In the last week of January Whistler enjoys celebrations with dancing dragons, street performers and Chinese calligraphy.

February – Whistler Arts Festival – Throughout the month of February Whistler is home to an array of film screenings, art exhibitions, music, dance and street performances in celebration of the 2010 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games.

February – Remax Hockey Challenge – In the first week of February Whistler plays host to a live sea to sky hockey game. The two game celebrity hockey match is in aid of the Pacific Sport Performance Fund and the Canadian Amateur Athletes.

February - Out of Bounds - The first week of February sees a photography exhibition,
Tales from the Backcountry, which features scenes of skiing and snowboarding in British Columbia's beautiful backcountry.

March - Pontiac GMC Canadian Alpine Championships – In the middle of March Whistler Mountain plays host to the members of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team and the best up and coming ski racers from across the country. They come to Whistler Mountain to compete for national titles in slalom, giant slalom, super G, and downhill.

April - TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival – Throughout the month of April Whistler is home to North America's largest sporting event, in which over two thousand athletes compete. There is also an array of live music, arts and celebrity events.

July – ArtWalk – Throughout the month of July Whistler plays host to many local artists work, from paintings, photography and jewelery. These pieces of art can be seen throughout Whistler Village in many of the cafés and shops.

July - Children's Art Festival – During the first two weeks of July you can join in the live entertainment, crafts and arts workshops set up for the young.

July – Whistler Music and Arts Festival – Towards the end of the month of July Whistler is home to street performers, live music, art activities and film presentations.