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Thursday, October 18, 2018

Frights and delights await in Whistler this Halloween

Whistler, B.C. – There is a mountain of frights and delights to uncover this Halloween in Whistler. From trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving, to a frightening horror film festival and a murder mystery dinner, there are plenty of reasons to plan a spooky getaway in Whistler this October.

Arts Whistler kicks off the festivities making sure kids are dressed for a weekend of scares and screams at the Krafty Kids: Halloween Mask Making event on October 25. Moving into the weekend, ghoulish goodies and spooky sweets await trick-or-treaters visiting Whistler Village from October 26 to 28. Kids can pick up a free tote bag from the Whistler Visitor Centre and venture along the Village Stroll to collect sweets from participating merchants. There will also be some spooktacular beats playing at the Whistler Public Library at the children’s Halloween Dance Party on October 29.

Halloween frights don’t end there, as guests can continue the spooky celebration into the night. Various Halloween-inspired club events throughout the week and weekend will welcome late-night party monsters to dance the night away. While film enthusiasts can engage in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and experience the film on the big screen, in the dark, with live actors and a wild Whistler audience on October 28 at the Maury Young Arts Place. For those looking for an extra scream or two, the annual Heavy Hitting Horrorfest will rise for its 15th resurrection on October 30, featuring a creepy collection of short films from independent filmmakers.

The Halloween festivities continue with guests unleashing their creative side at the 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest on October 25. Guests can also play detective while indulging in a five course dinner as Whistler’s culinary delights take on an eerie theme at the Murder Mystery Beer Pairing Dinner on October 29. While a spooky getaway to Whistler will be sure to bring out all the frights and delights available, guests looking for adventure can receive 20 per cent off ziplining and treetop tours when they arrive in costume from October 26 – 28.

Book your Whistler Halloween 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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