What:
KOKANEE
CRANKWORX
Grease your chains, grab your gear and make sure to be in
Whistler for this hotly anticipated, bigger and better mountain bike festival.
See the world’s best mountain bikers zip down the mountain and demonstrate death-defying
stunts.
When:
Saturday July 21 to Sunday July 29
Where:
Skier Plaza
What:
LUNAFLIKS One of the best ways to spend a Thursday night in Whistler! This
week’s movie is Little Athens. 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 26, 9 p.m.
Where:
Lost Lake
What: OIL
PAINTINGS FOR BEGINNERS This course is for beginner oil painters or those with
little experience who want to explore the techniques further. For more
information on Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake go to the Whistler Art
Council website.
When:
Friday July 27 to Sunday July 29
Where:
Chaplin House, Alta Lake
What:
AWARE KID’S NATURE CLUB Free indoor and outdoor drop-in programs for kids ages
6 to 12 years. Activities include wild plant and animal programs, games,
crafts, interactive presentations, and performing arts. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
When:
Saturday July 28, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where:
North Shore Credit Union Room, Meadow Park Sports Centre
What: COPS
FOR CANCER Help raise money for cancer research for kids by participating in
this silent auction on various items including hotel stays and sporting
equipment.
When:
Saturday July 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where:
Village stroll
What: LILY
PADDLE DRAGON BOAT RACE Small pond style dragon boat racing! Local teams and a
few out of town crews race off in colourful dragon boats. $20/paddler. To enter
a team or join a boat, call Hugh or Hilary at 604-894-5684.
When:
Saturday July 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: One
Mile Lake, Pemberton
What: THE
SECRET LIVES OF WHISTLER’s FEMALE BLACK BEARS Join local bear researcher
Michael Allen as he opens a window into the life of Whistler black bears, with
photos projected onto the giant Lost Lake screen.
When:
Saturday July 28, 9p.m.
Where:
Lost Lake
What:
DEEPAK CHOPRA Famous guru Deepak Chopra and David Simon present the Chopra
Center’s Seduction of Spirit Meditation Retreat. Presented by Whistler
Wellness, Kyle Boyle & Associates and the Chopra Centre.
When:
Monday July 30 to Saturday August 4th
Where:
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
What:
AWARE FARM TOUR Visit two organically run farms by a combination of bus and
bikes. This is your chance to see first hand how your food is grown. All day
event, back in Whistler by 4. Space is limited so RSVP with Sara at
604-932-2604.
When: Wednesday August 1
Where:
Pemberton