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Monday, September 23, 2019
Fall for arts in Whistler this season
Click to Tweet: Discover Whistler’s deep cultural roots this fall. From First Nation history to fine art galleries, workshops and events, #Whistler offers signature art and cultural experiences to revel in.
Whistler, B.C. – This fall, discover Whistler’s vibrant arts and culture scene where creative spirits roam free. With everything from First Nations history to fine art galleries, workshops and events, Whistler offers a unique journey of engaging art exhibitions and signature cultural discoveries to revel in.
New this season, the Audain Art Museum will feature over 50 paintings, watercolours, and drawings by Emily Carr in its new exhibit: Emily Carr: Fresh Seeing – French Modernism and the West Coast. The exhibit will showcase the dramatic changes in Carr’s approach to painting after her momentous journey to France and will be available at the museum from September 21 – January 19, 2020.
Over at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, a new exhibit entitled: AMBASSADORS will celebrate the family and faces of the Cultural Centre staff. The first of its kind, the exhibit will highlight the staff and their families’ strong sense of connection to their land, their cultures, and each other through a series of environmental portraits, artistic creations from ambassadors, and insightful stories shared by Cultural guides.
Add a fun twist on exploring Whistler Village’s bustling gallery scene with a Whistler Wine Walk tour. Every Friday night in October, four public and private galleries will offer a new taste of Whistler’s eclectic cultural mix featuring local and international artwork paired with hors d’oeuvres and wines from BC wineries. Pairing well with Whistler’s bustling art and culture scene, the annual Whistler Writers Festival also returns to the resort October 17 – 20 to celebrate the written word with a schedule packed with workshops, readings, and speaking panels all featuring the very best Canadian and international authors.
Discover Whistler’s flourishing art and cultural scene this fall with rooms from $125 per night. When booking a two or more nights stay between September 2 – November 28, 2019, guests will receive two free Whistler Cultural Passes valued at $60.
Book your Whistler arts and cultural 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.
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