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Welcome to Tourism Whistler's media newsletter, featuring information on what's new and noteworthy, upcoming events as well as quirky and interesting Whistler story ideas.

October 2010

Just as another stellar summer season wraps up in Whistler, the resort is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming winter. In addition to many ongoing events and activities, October finds us welcoming the annual Turkey Sale & Swap - a highlight of the pre-winter season, the Wishes Whistler Wedding & Event Show and the Whistler Readers and Writers' Festival.

WHAT'S NEW

Public ride program at Whistler Sliding Centre
Located on Blackcomb Mountain, this venue played host to the bobsleigh, luge and skeleton events during the 2010 Winter Games and will be used for athlete training, competitions, and public recreation.  A new public ride program, launching in December 2010, allows guest to enjoy a piloted four- man bobsleigh experience ($200 Cdn) and a solo skeleton experience  ($120 Cdn) down the fastest, most technical course in the world ...don't worry, visitors have a special starting gate lower down the course! Each experience will take approximately 2.5 hours (including instruction and a tour of Guest Services displays). Sliding times are scheduled for the late afternoon, so it's the perfect complement to a day on the slopes!wsl2010.com

Whistler Athletes' Centre
The new Whistler Athletes' Centre includes the Athletes' Lodge and High Performance Training Centre.  Available for athletes/ coaches and members of educational, arts and culture organizations, the facilities feature state-of-the-art strength and conditioning resources and 194 beds. The Whistler Athletes' Centre is located on the south end of Whistler in Cheakamus Crossing - the resort's newest neighbourhood which served as the Whistler Athletes' Village during the 2010 Winter Games. wsl2010.com

Improvements to terrain parks
Whistler is gearing up for winter 2010/ 2011 with new developments in the terrain parks. Whistler Blackcomb's Nintendo Terrain Parks crew is adding an Olympic-sized superpipe to the already adrenalin-pumping mix of park options. Crews are widening and straightening the superpipe's fall-line for better riding and to accommodate the 22-foot Global Pipe Cutter. In addition, Whistler Blackcomb has partnered with Arena Snowparks for rail fleet production and the 150-foot mini pipe returns to Blackcomb. Improvements are also being made to the Nintendo Terrain Park on Whistler Mountain. Preparations began in early September. http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/

WHISTLER NEWS

‘Wishes: Wedding & Event Show' highlights Whistler as the picture-perfect wedding destination 
Over the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend (October 9-10), Celebrate Events will host the second edition of "Wishes" - Whistler's two-day wedding and event show. A variety of local exhibitors will help guests explore everything they need to know about planning a memorable celebration in this world-class resort destination. The show promises an action-packed schedule for both men and women planning for the special day - featuring cocktail and bridal fashion shows, sample sales, tastings, informative and interactive workshops, as well as exhibits from a range of vendors including hotels, venues, caterers, décor and floral experts, spas, artists, photographers, activity operators and more. wisheswhistler.com

Whistler's Cornucopia - celebrating of the good things in life
Cornucopia is Whistler's premier wine and food extravaganza. Celebrating its 14^th year, the annual event is a unique opportunity to mingle, mix and learn from acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs. Featuring a variety of hands-on seminars, fascinating winemaker dinners, gala tasting events and sizzling after-parties, Cornucopia is one of Whistler's most popular signature events and offers something for both the experienced gourmet and those seeking to better appreciate the epicurean delights of wine and food. Over four days, Cornucopia showcases Whistler's finest dining establishments with cuisine and wine pairings sure to please even the most discerning palate. Just a few of the events you won't want to miss: Big Guns Winema
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