CALENDAR

Sea to Sky Events

ONGOING

Audain Art Museum Walk and Talk Tours (year-round): Every Wednesday through Monday, at select times, join their knowledgeable docents on a one-hour introductory museum tour, which is included in the admission price. Various other ongoing events and programs are also at the museum. Visit audainartmuseum.com.

Fire & Ice Show (Dec. 22 – March 29): Every Sunday night, plus special added dates, spend your evening with family and friends for free live entertainment! Who can resist fireworks and fire spinners — especially when snowflakes fill the air! Whistler’s best skiers and riders, including Whistler Blackcomb Snow School’s finest, hit a big air jump through a blazing ring of fire. Skiers Plaza, Whistler Village base. Show starts at 7 p.m. Visit whistlerblackcomb.com/events.

Family Après (Dec. 9 – March 25): The Whistler Farmers’ Market returns to the pedestrian streets of the Upper Village Stroll, featuring local produce, tasty artisan foods, local artists, and entertainment. Times: Sundays and long weekend Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays (July 3 – Aug. 28) 2 to 7 p.m. Visit whistler.ca/whistlerpresents.

Made in Whistler Market (Dec. 15 – March 29): Every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. on Level 1, at the Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler. Browse and shop artisans’ unique hand-made goods, including jewellery, pottery, fine art, fashions, food and more. Additional markets on Dec. 23 and 28. Visit madeinwhistlermarket.com.

First Nations Winter Feast (Dec. 15 – March 29): Every Sunday and Thursday visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) for an exclusive after-hours museum dining experience, featuring a blend of traditional ingredients and preparation with modern dishes; accompanied by First Nations members in traditional regalia sharing songs and stories. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. to start the evening with a tour led by Cultural Ambassadors. Visit slcc.ca/feast.

Kokanee Valley Race Series (Dec. 19 – March 12): The Kokanee Valley Race Series is held on select Thursdays throughout the season. The series is open to skiers, telemarkers and snowboarders, with prizes given in different gender and age divisions. No racing experience is required to join in on the fun of recreational racing. Visit whistlerblackcomb.com/events.

DECEMBER

Whistler Film Festival (Dec. 4 – 8): In its

19th year, featuring five action-packed days of everything in film, including premieres, industry summits, parties and guest appearances by actors and directors. Visit whistlerfilmfestival.com.

Viessmann Luge World Cup and BMW

Sprint World Cup (Dec. 13 – 14): Cheer on the world’s fastest luge athletes as they compete for titles in men’s, women’s, doubles and sprint races at the Whistler Sliding Centre. Visit luge.ca.

The Whistler Holiday Experience (Dec. 21 – Jan. 5): This family fun zone is unparalleled for indoor entertainment! Kids enjoy a mini-putt course, table games, bouncy castles, crafts and video games free over the holiday season. Takes place daily (excluding Dec. 25) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (noon to 7 p.m. on Dec. 31) at the Whistler Conference Centre. Visit whistler.com/christmas.

Whistler Presents: New Year’s Eve

Celebrations (Dec. 31): Say farewell to the old and welcome the new at this alcohol-free evening of family entertainment and celebration in Whistler Village. Free public transit available from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Visit whistler.ca/nye.

JANUARY

Whistler Pride and Ski Festival 2020 (Jan.

26 – Feb. 2): Whistler is proud to host one of the biggest and best gay and lesbian ski weeks in North America. The pride week features a packed events schedule of skiing, snowboarding, parties, dances, social events and more. Visit whistlerpride.com. Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard Snowcross (Jan. 25 – 26 and Feb. 29 – March 1): These events are recreational competitions open to participants aged 9 to 13. Amateur skiers and boarders can compete on the Terrain Park Snowcross course in different divisions. For more information, call 1-800-766-0449.

FEBRUARY

Coast Outdoors P’ayakentsut Cross Country

Ski Event (Feb. 22): Be at Whistler Olympic Park at 10 a.m. for this freestyle loppet on 15-, 30- or 50-km courses through old-growth forest and on world-class racing trails. It is the largest loppet in B.C., with thousands in giveaways and prizes! The P’ayak Mini, a 5-km loppet for children aged 5 to 12, starts at 1 p.m. Visit payak.ca.

MARCH

TELUS Winter Classic (March 6 – 7): The

26th annual TELUS Winter Classic is Whistler Blackcomb Foundation’s legendary fundraising event of the season. Join in a fun-filled weekend of wine, beer and gourmet food, ski events and a Mountain Top Gala. To book your team or purchase event tickets, call 604-938-7321.

Whistler Blackcomb National Junior

Freeride Challenge (March 20 – 22): This IFSA (International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association) event challenges competitors aged 12 to 18 on big mountain terrain. They are scored based on style, control, technique, fluidity and line choice. Visit whistlerblackcomb.com.

APRIL

World Ski & Snowboard Festival (April 15 – 19): Don’t miss this legendary festival, the defining celebration of Whistler’s mountain culture. It’s a five-day (and night) showcase of the latest progressions in the skiing and snowboarding world, where even the arts events are packed full of adrenaline. The festival combines Canada’s largest free outdoor concert series with career-making showdowns of action sports and lifestyle fashion, photography and film. Visit wssf.com.

MAY

GO Fest – Great Outdoors Festival (May 15 – 18): Experience and explore Whistler’s great outdoors in a fun-filled weekend of mountain culture for the whole family. From sports and adventures to music, movies and arts and culture. Visit greatoutdoorsfest.com.