What: Canada day parade Celebrate Canada’s 138th birthday with the rest of Whistler at the annual Canada Day Parade. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and the ending ceremony is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. at the Gazebo in Town Plaza. Don’t miss out on the birthday cake and the entertainment.
WheN: Friday July 1 at 2 p.m.
Where: Throughout the village
What: PEMBERTON’S CANADA DAY FESTIVITIES Celebrate Canada Day Pemberton style! Join the parade at 11 a.m. on Frontier Street by the IDA Pharmacy. Parade ends at the Community Centre. Then join in the Family Festival at the Community Centre until 3 p.m. The evening events include a Bouncy Castle and medieval demos from 6-8 p.m. and a BBQ and beer garden until 10 p.m. That’s when the fireworks begin! It’s non stop action and fun for all!
WheN: Friday July 1
Where: Throughout the village
What: artwalk If you missed it last year, don’t forget about the second annual ArtWalk this year. A village-wide exhibition of corridor artists spanning a variety of venues and an eclectic mix of artists. For a brochue feauting a map of all venues and artists check out MY Place or the Whistler Info Centre. Or call 604-938-9221. Concurrent opening receptions will be held on Wednesday July 8.
WheN: July 1-31
Where: Throughout the village
What: TELUS SKINS GAMES The 13th annual Skins Game is back at Nicklaus North Golf Club. This is the last chance to see Jack Nickalus in a North American competition. He will be joined by Vijay Singh, John Daly and Stephen Ames. For tickets to the two-day event call 1-888-833-4447 or go to www.telusskins.com.
WheN: July 4-5
Where: Nicklaus North Golf Club
What: AUTHOR READING for kids The library’s Summer Reading Club will kick off with an author reading by Cynthia Nugent, who wrote ‘Francesca and the Magic Bike.’ The author presentation is most appropriate for children ages 5-9. Parents are welcome to attend. Nugent will speak at the Squamish Public Library at 1 p.m. on July 5 and the Pemberton Public Library at 11 a.m. on July 7.
WheN: Wednesday July 6, 7 p.m.
Where: Whistler Public Library
What: Franz’s Trail outdoor market If your looking for 100 per cent locally produced, made, baked or grown goods, don’t miss out on the new Franz’s Trail market in Creekside. The market kicks off on Saturday July 9 and runs every Saturday until Labour Day. For info call 604-938-7019.
WheN: Saturday July 9
Where: Franz’s Trail, Creekside
Meetings
What: COUNCIL Every regular council meeting kicks off with a public question and anwer period. Don’t be afraid to get up and quiz your local politicians! More importantly, don’t forget the location change!
WheN: Tuesday July 4, 6:30 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: AWARE Municipal staff member Heather Beresford will be presenting on the Whistler Protected Areas Network (PAN) which identifies a system of sensitive and important ecosystems and the corridors connecting them, among many other things.
WheN: Wednesday July 6, 7 p.m.
Where: Delta Village Suites
