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Thursday, September 27, 2018

Gather together in Whistler this Thanksgiving

Whistler, B.C. – Gather in Whistler this Thanksgiving weekend for a getaway with all the trimmings. As the leaves have started to change in Whistler Village, the long weekend is an ideal time to visit and revel in the fall colours. From all the favourite activities and adventures to shopping sales and art walks, there’s plenty for guests to uncover this Thanksgiving.

The legendary Whistler Blackcomb Turkey Sale returns October 5 – 8 just as the hint of winter hits the air and guests are planning their winter getaways. Guests will get the chance to gear up for winter as they shop top name brands in ski and snowboard equipment all under one roof with incredible pre-season saving. If making room for the turkey dinner is a top priority this weekend, guests can participate in the new Whistler Turkey Trot on October 7. This new racing event will take participants through Lost Lake Park on 5KM and 10KM distances along forest trails.

As colourful scenery surrounds Whistler, artwork flourishes inside the many art galleries throughout the village. New this October, Whistler Wine Walks will take guests through the village’s bustling gallery scene while sampling hors d’oeuvres and wine. A free event, these walks will take place each Friday and explore different galleries each week. Art comes in all shapes and sizes but at the Teeny Tiny Show, guests will have to look close to admire miniature masterpieces from Sea to Sky artists. The exhibit runs all Thanksgiving weekend long at the Maury Young Arts Centre.

Before the turkey dinner is set, guests looking for a quick bite can head over to the Whistler Farmers’ Market for its final day of the season on October 7 as tasty food is served and local artisans share their craft alongside local entertainment. For those looking to work up an appetite, Thanksgiving weekend is a great time for guests to feast on all their favourite summer activities before winter. Whether it’s a few last laps in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park or a RZR and ATV tour, spending quality time with friends and family comes naturally in Whistler.

Book your Whistler Thanksgiving getaway 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.

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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