Greetings from Whistler,
Just in time for this weekend a new storm front is moving in bringing an anticipated 30+ cm of fresh snow to Whistler Blackcomb. We are heading into the home stretch dotting our "i" and crossing our "t" in preparation for another exciting Whistler Pride. Reminder, this is your final week to save on your stay & play package with rates starting at just $138 per person per night for a 4-night and 3-day ski pass. Call 1.866.787.1966 or visit online today.
If you have already booked your hotel, that is great news we look forward seeing you soon! Here are a few more tips to help you get the most out of your vacation experience at North America's Number One Ski Resort!
Better Together: Whistler Pride Banquet (Thur., Jan. 29th 7:30PM)
Please RSVP by Sun., Jan. 25th Book Now >>
DARCY MICHAEL, two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee + JOAN-E, legendary Vancouver drag diva, host this hilarious night of breaking bread, building community and giving back to Rainbow Refugee. Special performances by the Whistler Pride Ski Guides - "A Chairlift Review" and the Rainbow Refugee "Scream." Better Together benefits Rainbow Refugee, a society that assists LGBT and HIV+ people escape places of conflict to sanctuary cities like Vancouver to start a new life that embraces diversity.
EatOUT Whistler
Plan ahead and take in some award winning restaurants!
Every year we are asked, what is the single best tip to really make our experience in Whistler special? Plan ahead! Whistler has some of the best culinary experiences to be had, so you need to be proactive and make reservations well in advance. Each night the festival suggest a couple restaurants to dine at to help with narrowing down some of the choices. View Restaurants | Reserve here >>
Did you know you can also make reservations on Whistler Blackcomb for lunch? Christine's on Blackcomb + Steep's on Whistler both offer reservations and table service.
Whistler Insider
Guest blogger Barb Snelgrove gives the 411 on snomosexuals hitting the slopes at Whistler
The key word for 2015's Whistler Pride & Ski Festival is sociability, with an over-the-top aprés selection of high profile entertainment, brassier bar events and the prerequisite off-the-hook parties. Already one of the biggest Pride ski week events in the world, the 2015 line up will see exciting new additions such as the Night of Comedy at the Whistler Conference Centre, featuring renowned comics Margaret Cho and Kate Willett, the Better Together Pride Banquet fundraiser featuring 2-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee, Darcy Michael, a mini film-fest, and the closing headliners at SNOWBALL, Grammy nominated members of international "DJ royalty" - The Freemasons. Read More >>
Individual Tickets + Passes now available at:
Top Drawers - 809 Davie Street, Vancouver
ClubZone - 1168 Hamilton Street, Suite 302, Vancouver
and online...
Visit GayWhistler.com for complete festival event listing >>More Info
Vancouver has Serious Culinary Cred:
Dine Out Vancouver Fest Jan. 16th - Feb. 1st
Every January, foodies far and wide flock to Vancouver for Dine Out Vancouver Festival - and this year, #FOMO need not apply as diners can choose from 277 restaurants, 35 events and hotel packages ranging from budget to ultra-luxe.
In addition to three-course, prix fixe menus (priced at $18, $28 and $38, many with suggested BC VQA wine pairings available at an additional cost), inventive events are the name of the game. Sure-to-entertain picks include Dinner at the Birdcage, an elegant-turned-rowdy evening at Vancouver FanClub featuring a lavish dinner and stellar cabaret show with celebrity Drag Queens Joan-E, Carlotta Gurl, and Coco; Tankfarm Series (Belgard Kitchen and Postmark Brewing lay out a four-course dinner and beer flights, followed by a schooling in all things craft beer); the extension of Street Food City IV (lunchtime food cart frenzy that will now last a full week) and much more.
Break out the stretchy pants and get ready for some serious dining. dineoutvancouver.com
Volunteer for Pride!
Economize your holiday with a Vollie-cation!
A Vollie-cation is a vacation in which you give back to your community and volunteer your time, like at Whistler Pride. We have many fun roles you can play and meet new people and attend some of the events. The festival still has a couple SNOWBOARD GUIDE spots available. If you know Whistler Blackcomb and have a desire to share the mountain experience please email John at john@gaywhistler.com you must be a Level 3+ snowboarder. Read more >>