What:
LUNAFLIKS One of the best ways to spend a Thursday night in Whistler! The final
movie this year is Everything’s Gone Green, a screenplay by Canadian Douglas
Coupland. 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 August 30, 9 p.m.
Where:
Lost Lake
What: DINE
IN THE ALPINE A longtime local favorite, this special sunset mountain top BBQ
is the last of the summer season, featuring mouth watering food, all enjoyed at
6,000 feet on Whistler Mountain. Tickets available at Whistler Blackcomb Guest
Relations.
When: Saturday September 1
Where:
Whistler Mountain
What: TIME
WELL WASTED FILM PREMIER Sandbox returns with the world premiere of their third
major release. Time Well Wasted is a 16 mm snowboard film featuring fantastic
footage of wild riding and mountain fun. For more info visit
www.sandboxland.com
.
When:
Saturday September 1
Where:
Millennium Place
What:
FUNDRAISER TO PROTECT BLACKWATER FOREST
This event brings people together as “one” to support the
assertion of Sovereignty of the St'at'imc Territory and to protect the
Blackwater forest pine, mushroom region, and endangered spotted owl habitat.
The weekend will include camping, traditional St'at'imc performers, drumming,
jamming, live music, DJ's, dancing, and guest speakers.
When:
Friday August 31 – Monday September 3
Where:
Blackwater Lake Campground
What:
SAMURAI OF SINGLETRACK The seventh and final Samurai of Singletrack race is
only open to those riders who have completed the previous six Samurais. For
more information contact Tony or go to www.worca.com.
When:
Friday August 31 – Sunday September 2
Where: Not
yet determined
What:
BICYCLE TREK FOR LIFE AND BREATH The 23
rd
annual Bicycle Trek for
Life and Break is an exhilarating 200 km, two-day ride through the Fraser
Valley to help raise funds for vital lung health research and programs. No need
to be a gold medal athlete, just prepare yourself for fun, fresh air, and four
hundred new friends. For more info, visit
www.bc.lung.ca
or contact the BC Lung Association at
trek@bclung.ca
.
When:
Saturday September 8 – Sunday September 9
Where:
Fraser Valley
What: SEA
2 SUMMIT The 11
th
running of one of North America’s most scenic and
accessible adventure races, Sea 2 Summit will feature the classic route from
Cates Park in North Vancouver. Day one includes a mass paddling start on the
waters of Indian arm, leading to trekking and biking through the Indian River
Valley and Mamquam River Valley to Squamish. Day two is an epic journey through
Sea to Sky Country, ultimately finishing in Whistler.
When:
Saturday September 8 – Sunday September 9.
Where: Sea
to Sky Corridor
What:
WHISTLER WRITERS FESTIVAL The Annual Whistler Writers Festival returns to
Whistler for its sixth year and features more than 20 leading Canadian writers,
poets, broadcasters, and cultural commentators. Twenty-two unique seminars will
be offered over the weekend for writers of every ilk. For more info, visit
www.theviciouscircle.ca.
When:
Friday September 14 to Sunday September 16
Where:
Various locations throughout Whistler
What: THE
COUNTRY FALL FAIR Featuring artisans displays and products, concessions,
petting zoo, live entertainment, baking and more. For table bookings, please
contact Linda Ronayne at 604 894 6580.
When:
Saturday September 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where:
Pemberton Museum grounds.
What:
TERRY FOX RUN Walk, run, wheelchair, or bike either 5 km or 10 km in support of
Terry Fox’s legendary ‘Marathon of Hope’. No registration fee is required,
however donations are graciously accepted. To date, more than $400 million has
been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry’s name through the annual
Terry Fox Run, held across Canada and the world. For more info, visit
www.terryfoxrun.org
.
When:
Sunday September 16, 10 a.m.
Where:
Meadow Park Sports Centre
