SPECIAL
EVENTS
What: YARD
CLEANUP Strong teenage boys and girls are looking to earn money for their July
trip to Whistler’s sister city in Japan. Looking to do odd jobs, yard work,
raking leaves – you name it! By donation. For information call the
Whistler Youth Centre at 604-935-8187.
When:
Anytime
Where:
Anywhere
What:
ARTWALK OPENING RECEPTION Join the tour of 30 art venues to admire paintings,
photography, jewellery and sculptures in Whistler Village. After party at
Merlin’s.
When:
Friday June 29, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Whistler Real Estate Company, Marketplace
What: RED
BULL ELEVATION World-famous BMX event returns to Whistler with a new,
challenging course, the world’s best BMX dirt riders and hot Canadian band
Metric performing live – making Whistler the place to be this Canada Day.
When:
Friday June 29 – Sunday July 1
Where:
Skier’s Plaza, Whistler Village
What: ART
AT THE MARKET An exciting collection of copper work, turned wood, paintings,
pottery and leather work. Prizes include a fundraiser draw and framed 36’x36’,
limited edition print of “A Walk in the Park” by Wanda Doyle.
When:
Saturday June 30, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday June 1, 11 a.m. – 5
p.m.
Where:
39750 Cleveland Ave, next to the Farmers Market
What: BIRD
WALK Bring your binoculars and come look for adult birds feeding their young.
Walks go rain or shine. Children are welcome when accompanied by a parent.
When:
Saturday June 30, 9.30 a.m.
Where:
Windsurfing Spit, Yellow gate.
What:
CHRISTMAS IN CAMBODIA Garage sale, bake sale and bottle drive to raise money
for a water well and vegetable orchard in Cambodia.
When:
Saturday June 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where:
Millennium Place
What: CANADA DAY PARADE The annual Canada Day Parade takes place in Whistler
Village, starting at the Day Lots on Blackcomb Way and ending at the Town Plaza
Gazebo, where there will be cake, awards and music. For more info contact the
Chamber at 604-932-5922 or www.whistlerchamber.com.
When: Sunday July 1, 12 p.m.
Where: Day
Lots
What:
CANADA DAY IN SQUAMISH The second annual Canada Day in experience in Squamish.
Put on by the Downtown Squamish Business Association. Festivities begin at
Pavilion Park on Cleveland Avenue and run until the grand finale at night. For
more info contact Gregory Fischer at 604-815-4448.
When:
Sunday July 1, 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Where:
Pavilion Park, Squamish
What: JAZZ
VESPERS (IN THE MORNIN’) Celebrate Canada Day with the Whistler Village Church
and hear the many rhythms of jazz in conversation with the Christian Story.
Featuring Cameron Chu, “Whistler’s most talented piano man”, and The Rev. Dr.
Gordon Turner, “Vancouver’s Jazz Priest”. All are welcome.
When:
Sunday July 1, 10 a.m.
Where:
Millennium Place
What:
PEMBERTON SPUD RUN This is a fairly flat 7 km run with a combination of
pavement and sandy trails. All proceeds donated to the Pemberton Valley Trails
Association and the Pemberton Dragon Boat Team. $12/$5 or $20 family.
When:
Sunday July 1, 8 a.m.
Where:
Pemberton Community Centre
What:
WHISTLER ART WORKSHOPS ON THE LAKE – DRAWING AND COMPOSITION This course
for all levels will help you learn to use tools and techniques to draw what you
see, as well as tips to help you with composition. For more info visit
www.whistlerartscouncil.com
.
When: Tuesday July 3 – Wednesday July 4
Where:
Chaplainville, Alta Lake
What:
LUNAFLIKS One of the best ways to spend a Thursday night in Whistler! LUNA’s
first outdoor movie at Lost Lake this year is A Scanner Darkly. Entry is $5/$3.
Bring your blankets and leave the booze at home. For more info call the LUNA
hotline at 604-935-8372.
When:
Thursday July 5, 9 p.m.
Where:
Lost Lake
What:
ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR Come view over ten gardens in the lush Pemberton Valley,
followed with an outdoor lunch at Simply Delicious Bakery. All proceeds to
benefit programs at St. David’s and the Mission and Outreach United Church in
Vancouver (serving the needs of Vancouver East Side). Contact the church at
(604) 894 – 6981 for more information. $10.
When: Saturday
July 7
Where: St.
David’s United Church
What:
BELLYFIT WORKSHOP Experience the world’s first standardized Belly Dance Fitness
System that combines the beautiful, ancient and healing art of Belly Dance with
the precision, safety and effectiveness of modern fitness. Featuring a life DJ.
When:
Sunday July 8, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Meadow Park Sports Centre