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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Transformation begins in Whistler’s great outdoors at Wanderlust

Whistler, B.C. – Revel in the natural beauty of the Coast Mountains and celebrate mindful living at Wanderlust, returning August 2 – 5 in Whistler. Roll out the yoga mat, unplug and relax into mountaintop yoga and meditation sessions from notable instructors. Get inspired by wellness and spiritual speakers through a lecture series and prepare to cultivate your best self in Whistler.

Join local and international yoga instructors as they bring together a multitude of yoga disciplines and teaching styles right into the Whistler valley. Breathe in fresh mountain air with an alpine yoga session that will leave you relaxed and awestruck from the mountaintop views. Find your balance and practice your downward dog afloat a standup paddleboard yoga session. Awaken through the beat of live music throughout the weekend, featuring performances by Nick Mulvey, Stars, MarchFourth and many more.

Learn and feel inspired by a variety of insightful and intimate talks and lectures from prominent figures specialized in wellness, spirituality, holistic health, and more. This year a roaster of local and international yoga teachers, musicians, authors and leading specialists will present including: Gary Zukav, Karen Berg, Emily Morse and Katie Willcox. Nurture your taste buds between sessions with a selection of local and sustainable foods from handpicked vendors for a quick bite, to family style and farm-to-table dinners in the village. Don’t miss a moment, a full list of festival activities and events can be found here.

Uncover your inner explorer and seek adventure through the endless supply of world-class outdoor activities that Whistler has to offer. Connect with nature through a hike around the Lost Lake Loop or reach higher on the alpine trails located on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Ramp up the adrenaline in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, with a ride through an exhilarating network of trails. Get some hang time on a zipline adventure above the trees at high speeds and breathtaking views. Every day spent in the great outdoors deserves a toast. Celebrate the day with summertime après in the village or a relaxing evening at one of Whistler’s many spas.

Relax, unplug and rejuvenate at Wanderlust in Whistler this summer. Book your festival 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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