Thanksgiving in #Whistler. New outdoor concerts, great room rates and specials on winter gear
Spending Thanksgiving weekend in Whistler is fast becoming a rite of passage for winter adventurists of all stripes. Great accommodation rates, outdoor concerts and entertainment for the entire family, and the famous Turkey Sale combine to provide the perfect pre-season getaway.
The annual Turkey Sale and Whistler Mountain Ski and Board Swap runs from October 7 to 10 and many local shops also feature sales on winter gear and clothing throughout the weekend. In addition, it’s a great time to sample Whistler’s culinary fare with exceptional dining options and many restaurants hosting Thanksgiving dinner specials. To explore all that Whistler has to offer over the Thanksgiving weekend whistler.com/thanksgiving
Guests to the resort will be treated to live entertainment with two days of performances over the weekend at the new Whistler Olympic Plaza. On Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, children’s entertainers Bobs and Lolo will perform onstage. Tickets are $10 per child (no charge for parents) and are available at whistler.com. Free shows take place Saturday afternoon with Whistler’s own Animal Nation performing at 3 p.m. and the Wassabi Collective, from Nelson, B.C. onstage at 4:15 p.m. The entertainment continues on Sunday, with a free performance by the Montreal-based trio Hellbound Hepcats at 3 p.m. followed by Five Alarm Funk at 4:15 p.m.
Opening day for the 2011/ 2012 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb is scheduled for November 24. Last year was the resort’s second snowiest on record, with Whistler and Blackcomb mountains accumulating more than 51 feet of powder. This year, meteorologists are calling for another La Niña weather pattern which means cooler temperatures and consistent heavy precipitation. With opening day only two months away, Whistler is buzzing with pre-winter anticipation.
New this Winter Season
Guests to Whistler this winter can revolutionize their mountain experience by downloading the new Whistler Blackcomb Live, powered by TELUS App to their smart phone. View trail maps, track runs using GPS, and measure the total vertical and distance travelled, as well as other features. Plus, share all your sweet stats with friends on Facebook and Twitter.
The new Dave Murray National Training Centre is being constructed on Whistler Mountain which will serve as a training ground for guests and future Olympians and Paralympians. Plus, the renewed Snow Cross Track and Olympic Size Half Pipe on Blackcomb Mountain is launching with a 14-foot half pipe helping athletes transition into the 22-foot Olympic feature.
Visitors to Whistler can get a taste of Olympic thrills with new public programs at the Whistler Sliding Centre. Beginning in December, guests can now enjoy bobsleigh rides (in addition to skeleton rides which were launched last season) on the Olympic track. At speeds of between 90 -130 km/hr, adrenaline junkies will get their fix.
Get a sneak preview of Whistler this Thanksgiving holiday weekend and be sure to come back and join us over the winter to explore all that the resort has to offer. Don’t forget to check out Whistler’s celebration of wine and food. In addition to wine tastings, seminars and winemaker dinners, Cornucopia – taking place November 10-13 – serves up a schedule of celebrations the likes of which Whistler has become famous for. The illustrious events of Araxi’s Bubbles+Oceans and the Bearfoot Bistro’s Masquerave are joined by House Party, CRUSH, Casino Royale and Top Gun to round out the revelry.
Early Season Ski & Stay Packages
Book your winter stay and ski package by November 15 save up to 36 per cent. Plus, kids stay, ski, rent & shuttle for free!
Five-night accommodation and four-day lift ticket starting at …
- Moderate: $443 per person
- Deluxe: $520 per person
- Luxury: $658 per person
Seven-night, five-day accommodation and lift ticket packages starting at…
- Moderate: $549 per person
- Deluxe: $664 per person
- Luxury: $885 per person
Ten-night, seven-day accommodation and lift ticket packages starting at …
- Moderate: $769 per person
- Deluxe: $934 per person
- Luxury: $1,249 per person
Note: Price is per person and based on two adults sharing. Offer valid on arrivals up to and including May 30, 2011. Rates are subject to change, based on availability and must be booked three days prior to arrival.
Packages are also available over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period as well as regular season and late season dates.
Whistler travel consultants are available to help you book your Whistler vacation at whistler.com or 1.800.WHISTLER.
