2009.10 Calendar of Events
Oct 9-12, 2009
Turkey Sale
With half an acre’s worth of new and used snowboard gear at discounted rates reaching upwards of 70 per cent off, the Turkey Sale, located in the Blackcomb Daylodge, is perfect for those looking to gear up for the winter season.
Oct. 12, 2009
Early Bird Season Pass Prices End
Whistler Blackcomb’s impossible-to-beat early bird season pass price, the lowest price in a decade at $1,099, ends today.
Nov. 4, 2009
100 Day Countdown to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Whistler has been patiently waiting five-decades for this moment, with only 100 days left until the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, anticipation and excitement is reaching a whole new level. Are you ready for the Games of a lifetime?
Nov. 12-15, 2009
Cornucopia
Celebrate the good things in life with this thirteenth annual culinary celebration, offering food and wine tastings, seminars, art shows and glamorous parties.
Nov. 26, 2009
Opening Day
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Whistler Blackcomb has an average annual snowfall of 10.22 metres (33.5 feet), perfect considering today marks the beginning of the winter season, which happens to be the longest ski and snowboard season in North America.
Nov. 15, 2009
Book Early and Save Promotion Ends
Whistler Blackcomb’s Book Early and Save promotion, with packages starting from $88 per person per night, and savings from up to 39 per cent, ends today.
Dec. 3-6, 2009
Whistler Film Festival
An annual celebration of all things independent cinema, the Whistler Film Festival is a not-to-be-missed cultural event, featuring, film workshops, gala events and more than a few celebrity sightings.
Dec. 5, 2009
Whistler Heli-Skiing Opens its Doors for the 29th Season
With 430,000 acres of available terrain and 475 runs to choose from, Whistler Heli-skiing offers the perfect powder haven for intermediate and above skiers and snowboarders.
Dec. 12, 2009
Fresh Tracks Breakfast Presented by Nature’s Path Organic Foods, begins
Enjoy a mountain top buffet breakfast, and, you’ll be given early, priority access to Whistler Mountain, giving you the opportunity to carve your own fresh tracks before everyone else is even out of bed.
Dec. 31, 2009
First Night
A free New Year’s celebration the entire family can enjoy. Take a trip to the Town Plaza Gazebo and prepare to be dazzled by fire dancers, street performers, comedians, live music and much, much more, all in an alcohol-free, family-friendly zone.
Feb. 12-28, 2010
2010 Olympic Winter Games
Whistler Blackcomb welcomes the world as it realizes its five-decade long dream of being the Official Alpine Skiing venue of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Enjoy Nordic events such as the biathlon and ski jumping, Sliding events such as bobsled and luge, then conquer the mountains yourself with Whistler Blackcomb’s terrain remaining 90 per cent open throughout the Games.
March 1-8, 2010
Winter PRIDE 2010
Theme parties, DJs and other exciting events will fill the streets of Whistler during this annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard festival.
March 12-21, 2010
2010 Paralympic Winter Games
Whistler’s Olympic dream continues with the Paralympic Winter Games, one of the most inspiring celebrations of sport, culture and sustainability. Cross-Country Skiing and Sledge-Hockey are only the tip of the iceberg here; head to any number of evening celebrations in the village, grab a cup-of-Joe with Quatchi, or head up the mountains and conquer them yourself.
March 21, 2010
The Paralympic Winter Games Closing Ceremony
Whistler bids farewell to the Paralympic Winter Games with a Closing Ceremony to remember, located in Whistler Village.
April 16-25, 2010
TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival
An extremely popular festival among both locals and visitors, the TELUS World Ski & Snow Festival features free outdoor concerts, jam-packed competitions and jaw-dropping excitement. Need we say more?
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