Whistler Writers Festival
Whistler is renowned for its worldclass outdoor recreational activities, yet in the past few years it has also grown to become a popular destination for arts and culture. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, avid reader or a well-known author, you’re sure to discover something extraordinary at the 17th annual Whistler Writers Festival, which runs from October 11 to 14 throughout Whistler Village.
“We have an exciting and sweeping range of authors, guest presenters and publishers coming this year,” explains festival director Stella Harvey. “From emerging talents to literary masters, this year’s program is possibly the festival’s best ever.” With multiple hands-on workshops and reading events, the Whistler Writers Festival will bring over sixty guest authors to town and offer an array of unique literary events. Master storyteller Peter Carey will headline the festival alongside literary stars Eden Robinson, Esi Edugyan, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Lisa Moore, Lorna Crozier and many more leading authors. There’ll be evenings with food, music and stories, a crime-writing
lunch, plus several craft workshops and a pitch-your-work session where seven publishers will be present at the Speed Dating Publishing Session. The Saturday Night Gala, Literary Cabaret, Sunday Brunch, Book Lovers’ Literary Salon and A Walk to Lost Lake are among festival favourites and sell out early, explains Harvey.
“Stories and Song, hosted by award-winning CBC broadcaster Grant Lawrence and Cooks with Books are two of my recommendations,” says Harvey, adding, “you will hear all-star musicians perform together with spoken-word artists and other authors at the new and exciting event.”
The festival began in Harvey’s living room with one guest author