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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Discover Whistler’s great outdoors at GO Fest

Whistler, B.C. – Whistler welcomes GO Fest for its fifth annual celebration of experiencing and enjoying everything the great outdoors has to offer in Whistler.

Returning May 18 – 20, 2018, and marking the unofficial start to summer in Whistler, the four-day festival features everything from sport activities and clinics to art and cultural events and live music from notable bands.

Live music will take over Whistler’s energetic and central Village Square Mainstage every night with performances by The Philosopher Kings, Current Swell, and The Funk Hunters. Join in on the first annual Musical Instrument Swap and Jam Session taking stage at The Point. Bring the dog out for some fun in the sun and learn training tips and tricks with Alpine Dogs at Florence Peterson Park on May 20. A must see for all auto enthusiasts, the All British Car Show will be rolling into Creekside with up to 100 British cars on display.

Set sail and learn the ropes on Alta Lake at the GO Sailing Clinic with instruction from the Whistler Sailing Association on Saturday and Sunday. Test your newly learned sailing skills and join in on the GO Sailing Race on May 20 at Alta Lake. Paddle down the scenic River of Golden Dreams connecting Green Lake with Alta Lake on a self-guided canoe tour on Saturday and Sunday.

Get the family on an adventure with the GO Green Nature Scavenger Hunt; uncover hidden treasures while learning about the importance of biodiversity, forests, and wildlife that call Whistler home. Challenge yourself to a game of ping pong at the GO Fest Base Camp, free play runs all day on Saturday. Grab a skateboard and test your skills at the Showcase and Vans mini skate ramp in Whistler Olympic Plaza all weekend. Most GO Fest events and activities are free for visitors, however, some do require tickets or a donation. See the full GO Fest schedule here and start planning for time in the sun in Whistler’s great outdoors.

Join in on the excitement and kick off the summer in pure mountain style. Book your Whistler GO Fest experience with confidence at www.whistler.com. With the best price guarantee, Whistler.com, the official central reservations for Whistler, offers one-stop shopping with the largest selection and no booking fee for accommodation or activities. Travel consultants at Whistler.com are based in Whistler, with the call centre located in the heart of Whistler Village. Call 1.800.944.7853 to request a no-obligation quote or visit whistler.com for more details and offers.

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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.

Tourism Whistler is the member-based marketing and sales organization representing Whistler, operating the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, as well as 1.800.944.7853 and whistler.com - Whistler's official source for visitor bookings and information. As the convention and visitors bureau for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler represents more than 7,000 members who own, manage and operate properties or businesses on resort lands including hotels, restaurants, activity operators and retail shops.

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Michelle Fernandes
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Bree Eagles
Coordinator, Travel Media
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E: beagles@tourismwhistler.com

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