A Cornucopia For The Senses
Aloha Whistler, November 9 – 19, 2023

Join us for an exploration of revelry and luxuriate your senses in glorious Whistler, B.C. for 10 days and nights of feast, festival, and celebration from Nov. 9 – 19, 2023. Regale your senses with food & drink seminars, signature wine tastings, a culinary stage series, and restaurant & bar events that are sure to warm your soul for the entire winter to come.

The Cornucopia, an enchanted horn of plenty containing an endless supply of delicious food and drink, was filled with fruits and flowers and presented to the god Zeus as a gift. Are you ready to receive your gift?

From ancient times until today there have been feasts and festivals celebrating the abundance of nature in premiere destinations, and it doesn’t get any better than this.

So here’s what to expect when you join us at Aloha Whistler for this one of a kind event: 

Culinary Stage Series

How would you like to be live on the set of a Master Chef television series where you can watch the culinary connoisseurs create their masterpieces and then sample the food yourself? Pair these appetizing creations with expertly crafted cocktails and select wines and beers, and you have a live entertainment sensory experience like no other, featuring local and national chefs, sommeliers, and cocktail artists.

Food & Drink Seminars

If you’ve ever wanted to learn the fundamentals or expand your knowledge of food and drink pairings from world-class experts, this is the golden opportunity you won’t want to miss. Choose from more than 40 seminars in a warm and intimate setting with friends, where you can learn about and sample a wide variety of wine, beer, and spirits.

Signature Tastings

No feast would be complete without a generous offering of wines, beers, and spirits chosen for their outstanding flavour profiles and exceptional quality fit for the gods. Be sure not to miss Cornucopia’s signature event, the CRUSH Grand Tasting, where you’ll sample an abundance of varietals from more than 50 regional and international wineries in a gala-inspired setting as a live DJ curates the soundtrack to your unforgettable night.

We Know Where We’ll Be On November 9, 2023. Do You?

With so much to do and see (and taste and learn), how have you not made your plans yet?

Contact our concierge service today and we’ll set you up to get the most out of “the West Coast’s premier resort-based epicurean extravaganza.”

Aloha Whistler has everything you need to relax and unwind throughout your Cornucopia experience. If you’re looking for Whistler condo or townhome rentals and luxury home accommodations during your stay, we’ve got you covered.

Come and stay with us at Aloha Whistler for your own private Cornucopia.

RBC Gran Fondo Weekend in Whistler

The RBC Gran Fondo is coming back to Whistler BC, and you’re not going to want to miss this family-friendly event on the weekend of September 9, 2023.

Riders of all skill levels can choose from multiple route distances, including the Forte which starts in Vancouver’s Stanley Park and follows the iconic Sea to Sky highway all the way to Whistler’s Olympic Village.

With world-class support teams and rest areas, traffic-free roads, some of the most stunning scenery in the world, and a music festival to celebrate in the Coast Mountains of Whistler, it’s no surprise this event has been voted the best Gran Fondo in North America.

When you’re finished with your ride, celebrate in Whistler’s Olympic Plaza, quench your thirst in the beer garden, take your kids to the nearby playground, and enjoy some live music with your meal. There’ll be plenty of amazing food!

After pedaling through the Rocky Mountains you might also want to take a good long soak in the hot tub at one of our professionally managed chalets or rental cabins. If you’re looking for accommodations in Whistler to help turn this event into a short weekend vacation, contact Aloha Whistler to plan your stay.

Make new friends, meet new people, and forge memories to last a lifetime in beautiful Whistler, BC. For more information and to register for the RBC Gran Fondo event, visit:

www.rbcgranfondo.com/whistler

Are you Looking for Whistler Accommodation for the GranFondoWeekend?

Check out our Whistler condo rentals, or luxury home accommodations. Our local, in-resort travel experts can help you with any questions you may have about our Whistler accommodation or the RBC Gran Fondo Whistler weekend.

The Crankworx announced the upcoming Crankworx World Tour 2022 in February this year. The Crankworx World Tour is a sequence of mountain bike festivals.

Crankworx brings together top mountain bikers for an elite-level competition in various disciplines. The festival began in 2004 in Whistler and has since expanded into one of the most significant mountain-biking events.

Crankworx has built a reputation as the definitive experience in mountain bike competitions. The MTB pros get to ride with the best in each discipline, and an amateur can ride the same tracks with the best of the best.

The World Tour festival also has amateur races, a CWNEXT athlete category, Kidsworkx for younger riders, and a celebration of the mountain biking culture while exhibiting scenic destinations. The CWNEXT includes categories for both genders, aged 13 to 14, 15 to 16, and 17 to 18. This category runs alongside the adult Crankworx events.

This year’s festival has four stops, returning to its iconic origin-Whistler, Canada. The pandemic meant that the event could not take place for two years. The regular Rotorua and Innsbruck locations are on the calendar, with the fourth stop at a site Crankworx is yet to reveal.

When and Where Will the 2022 Stop?

June 15th-19th 2022 – Crankworx Innsbruck, Austria

Innsbruck is home to Robin Goome, who performed the first-ever backflip, and Kaos Seagraves whip. This is the only European stop on the Crankworx and includes the FMBA Slopestyle World Championship and the King and Queen of Crankworx. Innsbruck has an eclectic mix of city and urban vibes, and it’s an excellent location to gather the top names in mountain biking.

August 5th-14th 2022- Crankworx Whistler, Canada

In 2019, Whistler hosted the largest race in the Enduro World Series with 675 riders. Since then, Emil Johansson got his first gold in Slopestyle at the Red Bull Joyride and has since won every Crankworx competition.

October 5th-9th- Crankworx (To-be-announced)

Crankworx will announce this location soon, but it will be an exciting location.

November 5th-13th- Crankworx Rotorua

Rotorua in 2021 was where Billy Meaclem made a comeback to the Crankworx competition. Jenna Hastings had her first international pro-W, and Emil Johansson won the Triple Slopestyle Crown. In one year, the rider must win three Lopestyle events in the same year to deserve the crown. The winner of the crown takes home $25,000.

We look forward to an even more significant event this year. This tour will be Crankworx Rotorua’s 8th year and the festival’s final stop. The crowning of the Crankworx King and Queen also happens here, and they get the Tewhatewha (a Maorian ceremonial weapon with a long handle). Redbull TV will air the event live at the locations.

The Mountain Bike Event at a Crankworx World Tour Stop

The events differ as per the location, but there will be pro competitions in:

• Speed & Style
• Slopestyle
• Pumptrack Challenge
• Downhill
• Dual Slalom
• Enduro
• Whip off

For winning and podiuming events, winners get prize money. To encourage participation from pro-athletes across all the stops and disciplines, Crankworx has a King and Queen Competition each year. The King and Queen race is the most challenging competition in mountain biking and tests the riders’ skill and strong will.

The riders that earn the most points in the entire tour take home a CAD 20,000 cheque and get the King and Queen title. The second-place riders (male and female) get CAD 10,000, and the third-place rider gets CAD 5,000.

While attending the Crankworx competition, you need a place to go back to after a long day at the tracks. Whether riding or spectating, Aloha Whistler offers you the perfect place to call home for the first few days of the competition.

In the SKI magazine’s 26th annual survey, 20000+ readers voted The Whistler Blackcomb as the number one Ski Resort in North America. Contact us to book now to avoid any inconveniences during the Crankworx upcoming competition

Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011
Time: 7 p.m. Gonch Messiah 8:15 p.m. Colin James
Location: Olympic Plaza – Whistler Village

Whistler Presents is a FREE outdoor concert seriesat the new Olympic Plaza. Colin James is the featured actwith Gonch Messiah opening the evening’s musical entertainment.

ColinJames

Colin James rocks the blues like no other Canadianartist. His musical roots hint of Praries beginnings withsome jazz, a lot of rock, folk and even a dash of punk. Colin(image right) has studied the greats including Ry Cooder, OtishRush, Albert King, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy and the incredible SteveRay Vaughn… just to name a few.

Some of his most popular hits includes “Voodoo Thing” and “FiveLong Years” and he’ll be rockin’ out these and a lot more includingtunes from his most recent release “National Steel” at the WhistlerPresents concert on Saturday August 13.

Gonch Messiah

Gonch Messiah are billed as one of Vancouver’s premierFUNK bands. Think funky rythm guitar, congas, horns andmaybe a little hacky sack and tiedye t-shirts thrown in. Lookingfor fun? Gonch Messiah put the fun in FUNK!

Need More Info or Accommodations?

View a full schedule of August 2011 ‘WhistlerPresents’ concerts.

Aloha Whistler has been connecting visitors to Whistlerwith great info, resources, activities and accommodations since1979. Please check out our accommodations in Whistleror contact our friendlyin-resort long-time local travel experts if you need any help.No hassles, no obligations. Just friendly knowledge people at yourservice!

Date: Friday, September 09, 2011
Time: 6.30 pm
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza

If you are a participantor spectator for the GranFondo bike event on Saturday, stay theweekend in Whistler as there is a lot happening. As partof the summer concert series Whistler Presents will be hosting anumber of free performances over the weekend.

The Victoria’s native Kuba Oms will be performing onFriday evening, starting at 6:30 p.m at theWhistler Olympic Plaza. He is known for his electro funktunes.  His music is often likened to a cross betweenJamiroquai, Paolo Nutini, David Gray, Ben Harper and Al Green.

After the performance by Kuba Oms there will be anevening film screening of a classic film called BreakingAway. This classic comedy from 1979 was an Academy Awardwinner.  Enjoy the evening as you get to watch a movie in theoutdoors and see the sun set behind Whistler and BlackcombMountain. Bring warm clothes and snuggle up under a blanket towatch this movie about four friends who come to terms with lifeafter high school.  The film is centered on top-notch cyclistDave (Dennis Christopher) who learns that the world’s bicyclingchampions are always Italian and he attempts to turn himself intoan Italian!

Need Whistler accommodation for the Granfondo weekend?

Check out Aloha’s complete listing of accommodations inWhistler.  Contact our in-resort localexperts for more information about the GranFondo weekend.

Date: Friday, August 12, 2011
Time: 7 p.m. Hairfarmers 8:15 p.m. Tom Cochrane & Red Rider
Location: Olympic Plaza – Whistler Village

Whistler Presents is a FREE outdoor concertseries at the new Olympic Plaza. Tom Cochrane with RedRider are the featured act with The Hairfarmers as the openingact.

TomCochrane with Red Rider

Singer, songwriter, award winner, producer, activitstand Canadian Icon Tom Cochrane (image right) is known forhis music and beyond. Tom’s hits include “Life Is a Highway”,”Lunatic Fringe”, “Human Race” and “I Wish You Well”. Tom will beplaying Whistler with Red Rider, his long-time band.

The Hairfarmers

Whistler’s own The Hairfarmers will be theopening act starting at 7 p.m. The Hairfarmers are a long-timelocal favourite well know for their numerous performances at thelegendary Dusty’s Bar & Grill.

Need More Info or Accommodations?

View a full schedule of August 2011 ‘WhistlerPresents’ concerts.

Aloha Whistler has been connecting visitors to Whistlerwith great info, resources, activities and accommodations since1979. Please check out our accommodations in Whistleror contact our friendlyin-resort long-time local travel experts if you need any help.No hassles, no obligations. Just friendly knowledge people at yourservice!

Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 10am to 6pm
Location: Whistler Conference Centre

Ho, ho  ho!Santa Claus will be visiting the Whistler Holiday Experiencebetween 1pm and 5pm today.  The kids will love this freeindoor family fun zone located in the Whistler ConferenceCentre.

The zone is open every day during the holidays from Dec16-Jan 2 except for Christmas Day and New Years Eve. Activities include bouncy castles, crafts, a mini putt course, airhockey, fooseball and video games.

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View our great selection of Whistler luxuryhomes, condos,and townhomesall with great locations.

Contactour friendly staff that can help you set up the perfect Whistlerski package.

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011, Time: 7 pm, Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza

If you are in Whistler for theGranFondo bike event on Saturday September 10^th, why notstay the weekend and check out the free concerts presented byWhistler Presents. The legendary Vancouver rockers 54-40will be performing free at the Whistler Olympic Plaza on Saturdayevening at 7 p.m.

54-40 will be playing all their hits including”I Go Blind”, “Nice to Luv You”, “She La”, “OceanPearl”and “Love You All”. 54-40 was formed in the early80s in Tsawwassen and was a college radio favourite with hits suchas One Gun, One Day in Your Life, Ocean Pearl andothers.   They became famous when their song “I Go Blind”was covered in the mid-1990s by American band Hootie & theBlowfish, and was featured on the first soundtrack to the TV seriesFriends.

This is going to be a great evening to celebrate the GranFondoand experience the amazing outdoor venue at the new WhistlerOlympic Plaza.

Are you looking for Whistler accommodation for the Granfondoweekend?

Check out Aloha’s complete listing of accommodations inWhistler.  Contact our in-resort localexperts for more information about the GranFondo weekend.

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Date: Friday, May 19, 2017
Time: 8:00am
Location: Whistler Village

2017 GO Fest Schedule

GO Fest is all about Whistler’s great outdoors, from the physical activities and adventures that get you out and about, to movies that will inspire you to keep on exploring and arts and culture events that blend time in nature with creativity. Check out the selection of events happening at the 2017 Festival below:

Sport

We’re getting ready to put our lakes, parks and slopes to good use with everything from beach volley ball to tennis, sailing, cycling, paddling, running, yoga and more.

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Clinics

Pick up a new skill or freshen up an old one after winter with a clinic – think sailing, tennis, and cycling. Oh, and there’s a dog training course with Fido, too.

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Arts and Culture

It’s not just about exploring the outdoors- it’s about expanding your mental horizons, too. Sculpt a bear, take dinner and a show, watch an inspiring adventure film or learn more about Whistler’s mountain biking history and heritage.

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Music

From music on the patios to free live concerts, tunes will be in abundance at the festival.

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Village & Valley

The pedestrian-friendly Village Stroll is the perfect place to hang out and catch a couple of events, with free street entertainment daily, markets, car rallies and more. Get closer to nature with valley activities including paddling the River of Golden Dreams and trail running.

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Daily Schedules

Check out what’s on across the festival day by day, and start planning your weekend now.

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The Squamish area has the greatestconcentration of wintering bald eagles in the world.Between late November and March, literally thousands of eagles callthe Brackendale area of Squamish home, making eagle watching andeagle tours an incredible attraction.

Eagle Run

Each year the Bald Eagle attracts thousands of peoplefrom around the world to observe them in their winterhome. One of the best places to spot the Bald Eagles is at theEagle Run view point on Government Road. There are also many toursset up for eagle watching. You can choose horse back, rafting orwalking tours.

The Squamish Estuary

The Squamish Estuary is a great place to catch aglimpse of the many other fascinating birds the Squamisharea plays host to. Some examples of these birds are: Vaux’s Swift,Canada Goose, Warbling Vireo, Red Eyed Vireo, Violet Green Swallow,Northern Rough Winged Swallow, Black Capped Chickadee, ChestnutBacked Chickadee, Swainson’s Thrush, Cedar Wax Wing, House Sparrow,Turkey Vulture, Black Swift, Belted King Fisher, Red Breasted SapSucker, Pileated Woodpecker, Orange Crown Warbler, TownsendWarbler, and American Goldfinch.

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Come play and stay in Whistler at one of our accommodations inWhistler.

Contact us for more details aboutbooking your Whistler eagle viewing package.