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Whistler Vibe: Tourism Whistler's monthly media newsletter
Welcome to Tourism Whistler's media newsletter, featuring information on what's new, upcoming events, as well as quirky and interesting Whistler story ideas.
July 2011
Summer is on the horizon and longer days make it ideal to get out and enjoy the best Whistler has to offer. Where else can you experience a triathlon of activities choosing from four championship golf courses, the world-renowned Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Blackcomb Glacier skiing and riding until end of July (wrapping up North America's longest ski season), kayaking, paddleboarding, cross-country biking, hiking, and more? Summer in Whistler also provides endless opportunities to explore a variety of culinary experiences. Cheer on the competitors at the Canadian National BBQ Championships, enjoy a slow stroll with wine glass in hand through the popular Feast of Fields event or pull up a chair at one of 90+ restaurants, bars and patios serving up tastes from all over the world. Can you think of a better way to end your triathlon day?
WHAT'S NEW
Araxi Longtable series @ North Arm Farm
Whistler's acclaimed Araxi Restaurant presents Araxi Longtable @ North Arm Farm, a series of outdoor dining experiences at Pemberton's picturesque North Arm Farm taking place on July 30th, August 27th and September 11th. With dozens of ingredients grown just footsteps from Chef James Walt's outdoor kitchen, each event begins with a reception and farm tour with North Arm Farm's proprietor Jordan Sturdy, followed by a four-course menu featuring the valley's freshest local produce, beef from its pastures, day-boat catches from our coastal fisheries and wines from leading producers. www.araxi.com
Family Saturdays with Whistler Museum
The Whistler Museum and Archives Society looks forward to a July full of family fun! The museum welcomes Isobel MacLaurin, Michael Allen, and the Whistler Naturalists to the Whistler Museum as they guide the activities and share their knowledge of all aspects of Whistler's culture and history. www.whistlermuseum.org
WHISTLER NEWS
Billabong Ante Up - July 1
Billabong Ante Up is the marquee kickoff event for the 2011-2012 TTR World Tour snowboard event, taking place Canada Day, July 1st, 2011 at Whistler Blackcomb at the top of the Whistler Village Gondola near the Roundhouse Lodge. The day will feature thirty (30) of the world's top snowboarders competing for $50,000 in cash. www.billabong.com/anteup
Canada Day Weekend Celebration - July 1-4
Whistler celebrates Canada's 144th birthday from July 1 to 4 with live music, sports, kids' crafts, family entertainment, art, food and drink, and fireworks. Whistler's newest cultural venue and community gathering place - Whistler Olympic Plaza - will play host to Canadian acts such as Ashley MacIsaac, Hannah Georgas, Fred Penner, the Canada Day parade ceremony and entertainment for everyone. On July 1, the Whistler Canada Day parade will make its way from Town Plaza to Mountain Square starting at noon. More fun continues in the Village throughout the weekend bridging our Canada Day celebrations with those of our American neighbour's July 4th celebrations. www.whistler.com/events/july
ArtWalk - July 1 to August 31
ArtWalk returns to Whistler Village for summer 2011 with approximately 15 to 25 non-traditional host galleries exhibiting artists. ArtWalk features the work of regional artists in Whistler cafés, retail outlets, commercial galleries, hotels and restaurants. Artists from Lions Bay to Lillooet showcase works of painting, photography, multi-media, pottery and jewellery. ArtWalk bridges the gap between tourism, business and culture in this free two-month walking tour that brings local art to high-traffic venues. Don't miss out on the opening receptions in Whistler Village and their Block pARTy in Function Junction. ArtWalk is presented by Whistler Arts Council. www.whistlerartscouncil.com
Seduction of Spirit, Meditation & Yoga Retreat - July 3-9
Join Deepak Chopra, davidji, and the Chopra Center staff for a life-changing journey of meditation, celebration, and inner transformation at Seduction of Spirit. This is a rare opportunity to step away from life's daily pres
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