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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Whistler’s (not so) secret love affair with food and wine; Cornucopia tickets on sale now

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Whistler, B.C. – It’s no secret that Whistler has a long-standing crush on food and drink – evidence of this can be seen in the multitude of awards and accolades won by Whistler restaurateurs, brew-masters and sommeliers, the use of farm-fresh menu ingredients from neighbouring communities and the wine, liquor, beer and cider choices from the B.C region.

The jewel in Whistler’s culinary crown is, of course, Cornucopia presented by BlueShore Financial, now celebrating its 19th year.

Cornucopia, renowned for its well-established offering of signature gala tasting events has added a new tasting for 2015 - BREWED: BC Craft Brewers Guild Winter Beer Market. Taking place on Sunday, November 15, this exciting event anchors the festival’s finale weekend. The full schedule of event details are listed on Cornucopia’s brand new website and tickets for this year’s festival (November 5-15) are now on sale.

Here is a highlight of Cornucopia’s signature tasting events:

House Party: Best of B.C. (November 5) is one of Whistler’s most scrumptious events of the year. As the official kick-off for the 2015 festival, House Party invites guests to let their hair down and delight in the best of local talent in music, food and drink, we invite you to our house.  Indulge in BBQ from our backyard, home-grown vodka, micro-brewed beer and much more from BC’s land of plenty. Get your ticket HERE.

Cellar Door (November 6) unlocks the gate to the world of fine wines, uncorking top-shelf bottles of wine and champagne ($35 and up) to sip, savour and salivate over. Indulge, and live the high-life when Cornucopia opens the Cellar Door. Get your ticket HERE.

CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting (November 7) is the signature tasting event of Cornucopia, creating a vibrant atmosphere for attendees to sip, savour and sample their way through the night. From New-World to Old-World, sparkling to Champagne, an opportunity to discover a new gem, or ten! This event is for those who have a (not so) secret wine love affair. Get your ticket HERE.

With a Twist (November 8) places attendees in the proverbial driver’s seat, to pick and choose their cocktail creations, taking world-class mixologists and teaming them with an array of liquors and mixes to deliver cocktails beyond expectation. Get your ticket HERE.

Cornucopia Night Market | Taste of the World (November 13) is a night-market unveiling flavours and aromas from around of the globe. This unique, festival-favourite explores the adaptability of wine, beer and liquor when paired with international cuisine. Explore the exotic, culinary delights of the world all in one evening. Get your ticket HERE.

POURED (November 14) is an intimate tasting experience in wine, spirits, cider, beer and food. Attendees can explore multiple styles in both bites and brews. Get your ticket HERE.

*NEW* BREWED: BC Craft Brewers Guild Winter Beer Market (November 15) provides beer lovers with the opportunity to kick-start the winter season sampling a sneak peek of local brewers’ winter recipes. Get your ticket HERE.

Whether looking to broaden your knowledge of the intricacies in wine pairing, interested in exploring the craft of cooking, or simply looking for a culinary-inspired journey crafted by the best minds in the business – Cornucopia, is the answer.

For event and ticket information, visit www.whistlercornucopia.com.

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Cornucopia, presented by BlueShore Financial is an eleven day dazzling display of gourmet food, wines, spirits and beer catering to everyone from amateur enthusiasts to aficionados. Respected industry professionals, judges and presenters headline each event, seminar and tasting, offering the best possible opportunity to garner as much information and insight as possible. Held on the cusp of the opening of each ski season in beautiful Whistler, British Columbia; Cornucopia was designed to showcase and support the local food and drink industry. Now encompassing wineries, breweries, distilleries, chefs and restaurants from Vancouver, greater B.C. and beyond, Cornucopia has become recognized as a preeminent representation of the culinary tourism industry in Canada. With widespread appeal shown through the immense variety of events available, the festival is truly a food and drink festival with a Whistler attitude.

Whistler is Canada's premier year-round leisure and meeting destination located in the Coast Mountains 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Consistently rated the top ski resort in North America, Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The resort offers an extensive range of accommodations totaling 10,000 bedrooms among 24 hotels as well as townhomes, condos, B&Bs and chalets. Whistler also boasts more than 100 restaurants and bars, 200 retail shops, 25 spas and countless activity options from world-renowned skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and golf, to hiking, rock climbing, and watersports. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is home to a diverse community of more than 10,000 permanent residents.

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