Every Woman in the World – May 22-24, 2009
All women (all ages, shapes, sizes) are invited to Whistler to choose from over 50 all-levels fitness-oriented and wellness workshops all in one weekend. Featuring yoga, African dancing, hip hop, Pilates, aromatherapy, belly dancing, striptease, laughter yoga, personal goal setting and much more. www.everywomanintheworld.com
Whistler Wellness Week – May 22-31, 2009
Enjoy a week full of all things health and wellness including a wellness fair, seminars, speakers, yoga and more. www.whistlerwellness.com
Whistler Dragon Boat Festival – July 4-5, 2009
Get ready for the 2nd Annual Whistler Dragon Boat Festival on beautiful Alta Lake. Spend the weekend in one of the most spectacular places in the world filled with beating drums, fierce paddling, cheering spectators and live entertainment. The 2009 Whistler Dragon Boat Festival is also the second race of the 2009 Water’s Edge/ One Apparel Race Series. www.whistlerdragonboat.com
Whistler Children’s Art Festival – July 11-12, 2009
This magical, fun-filled weekend at Whistler’s Creekside features a multitude of hands-on workshops led by professional artists in fine arts, crafts, theatre, multi-media, dance and music. Roving musicians, zany characters and popular children’s performers provide entertainment. www.whistlerartscouncil.com
2009 World Police & Fire Games – August 4-6, 2009
Every two years the World Police & Fire Games Federation holds a spectacular international sporting event offering police officers, firefighters and customs and correction officers from around the world an opportunity to compete in over 65 sporting events. British Columbia is hosting the event this year with golf, mountain biking and orienteering events taking place in Whistler. www.2009wpfg.ca
Kokanee Crankworx – August 8-16, 2009
One of the world’s premier mountain bike festivals returns to Whistler in August for nine days of incredible, gravity-defying freeride competitions, pro riding demos, free music and entertainment and much more. www.crankworx.com/whistler
Annual Slow Food Cycle – August 16, 2009
This is a unique back-to-the-land bike ride through the nearby farm community of Pemberton where riders engage with local producers and taste the best of what the land has to offer. Meet local growers, sample produce fresh from the field and enjoy a flat and scenic cruise suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. www.slowfoodcyclesunday.com
Mountain West Music Fest – August 21-23, 2009
Roll out the picnic blankets, unleash the kids and rock out to the good vibes at the first Mountain West Music Fest, a weekend of live music in Whistler. Put together by the producer of the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival, it’s the best place to see what happens when the laid back West Coast vibe gains a little altitude. ww.mountainwestmusicfest.com
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