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The Whistler Longboard festival is a three-day downhill skateboard event held at the Olympic Village in Whistler.

Whistler is an amazing place year round, whether you love snow, sun, piste, dirt or everything in between. However, due to the fact that the area is actually rainforest you will find times when it just rains. When the rain hits it can sometimes be difficult to know what to do, but you’ll be pleased […]

It’s that time of year again, nights are getting colder, days are getting shorter and another winter season is just around the corner as signified by the return of the Turkey Sale! This is your opportunity to get your hands on last season’s gear for a fraction of the price. Taking place on October 9 […]

If the Whistler community could be summed up in a single event, it would have to be the farmer’s market. The farmer’s market is a true representation of what makes Whistler so great: the talented artisans, the friendly vendors, the scrumptious locally grown produce, and the non-stop entertainment and activities, right at the base of […]

From September 16-20 the Whistler Village Beer Festival returns to Olympic Plaza, with even more events, activities and beers than before! Expect four days of fun, friends, laughs and of course beer. Over 150 breweries from Canada, the Pacific Northwest and the rest of the world will descend on Whistler to treat you to some […]

The Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival is back on August 15 at Whistler Blackcomb. The festival takes place from 12-4pm with races and activities throughout the day. There will also be a festival tent in the village from August 12-15. Registration for the race opens at 11am on the day of the festival at Base 2 […]

Disc Golf is becoming a huge sport in North America and continues to grow, with courses popping up everywhere. Whistler is home to one official course at Lost Lake and another, much harder to find, located in Brio. A quick lesson For the uninitiated, disc golf is a sport where competitors throw Frisbee-like discs into […]

It has often been said that spring is the best time to buy a house. New properties get listed, the market is flooded, everybody wants a deal and everybody wants to sell in time for the busy summer season. However, summer provides a greater opportunity with many people looking but most waiting until the fall […]

The Bulleit Bourbon Canadian National BBQ Championships are held every year at Dusty’s Bar and BBQ in Whistler. Competitors from all over Canada come to put their skills to the test, while providing an incredible feast to those in attendance. This year’s event is taking place on July 31-August 2. An incredible atmosphere with live […]

Crankworx is arguably the biggest mountain bike event of the calendar year and one of the biggest events held in Whistler. Thousands flock to the town to witness the best bikers in the world battle it out across a huge range of disciplines. From downhill to slopestyle, each event pulls in huge crowds and if […]