Indulge in world-class culinary experiences at Cornucopia Whistler
Epicureans can expand their palate safely this November
Autumn is a time for seasonal menus, warming food and drink, and new culinary discoveries to be shared with loved ones. This November, Cornucopia Whistler offers food and drink lovers a curated programof world-class gastronomic experiences, set amongst Whistler’s iconic mountain backdrop and fall foliage. The annual celebration features a modifiedmonth-long lineup and new health and safety protocols — so that epicureans can expand their palate both delectably and responsibly.
To make the most of the festival, visitors can book two-night stays with a paired dinner from $128 per person, per night. Each Stay & Dine package features an inspiring multi-coursemenu, paired by a partnering
B.C. winery or distillery. It’s a great way to both relax and indulge in the season’s best offerings.
Cornucopia’s expanded programfeatures an incredible 48 drink seminars, 16 paired tastings, lunches and dinners presented at the Whistler Conference Centre and special culinary experiences hosted by local restaurants.
The always-popular drink seminars are a perfect way to explore the world’s finest wine, spirits and beer. Experts guide each tasting, providing helpful notes to deepen and refine your knowledge. Seminar offerings range fromB.C. bubbles to Japanese craft whisky, and from primers on rosé to deep dives on craft gin.
Thepaired lunches anddinners areanew addition to Cornucopia this year. The award-winning plant-based companyModern Meat will pair with Fort Berens Estate Winery for a dinner on Nov. 7, and Vancouver’sHomer StreetCaféwill present a paired lunch on Nov. 8. Whistler Conference Centre’s executive chefNeal Harkins, in partnership with B.C. wineries, will present paired dinners every Friday evening. On Nov. 13,
Harkins will partner with Bordertown Vineyards and Estate Winery. Book these dinners with lodging for the best value.
Additional experiences bring diversity both in the culinary sense and the cultural. Fairmont Ch ate au Whistler will host a series of special Wine maker Dinners, starting with Vanessa Wine on Nov. 7. The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre will host a fourcourse plated lunch enriched with cultural performances on Nov. 14. The menu, by the centre’s chef Felix Breault, is inspired by the changing of the seasons and traditional songs from both the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations.
To ensure the safety of all epicureans, Cornucopia is implementing all recommended protocols from the province’s top health professionals. Enhanced procedures include smaller groups, online ticketing only, mandatorymask wearing in lines and within public spaces when not seated, and more. All seminars and paired meals have a maximum capacity of 50 participants, with at least two-metre distances observed between all social “bubbles”.
And for those keen on exploring their après Cornucopia options, there is plenty to experience this fall in Whistler. Breathe in the fresh mountain air along the pedestrian-only Village Stroll, hike or bike along the paved Valley Trail, head to a relaxing spa or visit one of the several nearby art museums. All are perfect ways to clear the palate before diving in to the next culinary affair.
Visit whistler.com/cornucopia to begin planning your culinary excursion in Whistler.