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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Celebrate the written word at the Whistler Writers Festival
Click to Tweet: Revel in the very best of Canadian and international literature at the #Whistler Writers Festival October 17 – 20.
Whistler, B.C. – The Whistler Writers Festival, the resort’s annual celebration of literary arts, returns October 17 – 20, 2019.
Featuring a packed program of literary events, the festival honours the very best of Canadian and international literature through a series of immersive workshops, intimate readings, spoken word events, and inspiring speaker panels. This year’s festival highlights include: The Booklovers Literary Salon featuring Cherie Dimaline and Marsha Lederman on October 18, an evening of live music and intimate readings from a few of Canada’s best-loved authors at the Literary Cabaret on October 18, a Crime Writers Lunch and evening gala reading event on October 19, a Walk to Lost Lake and Back with featured guest authors on October 20 as well as a special Closing Brunch event. The full program is available at: whistlerwritersfest.com.
With a new theme each year, this year’s festival theme “Discourse” will showcase its commitment to healthy, proactive, thoughtful, and inclusive discussion and debate. Attracting avid readers, aspiring writers, and publishers, the Whistler Writers Festival will feature notable and established authors as well, including: Cherie Dimaline, Andrew Pyper, Lorna Crozier, Michael Crummey, Deborah Ellis, Eve Joseph, Richard Van Camp, Jim Brown, Omar El Akkad, Emma Donoghue, Maude Barlow, Shilpi Somaya Gowda, and Harold R. Johnson.
The Whistler Writers Festival arrives in resort just as vibrant colours and cooler temperatures begin to descend; putting a cozy spin on all of Whistler signature experiences. Along with exciting festival events on schedule, fall in Whistler offers incredible value with impressive deals on accommodation and activities as well as dining specials to match. Don’t miss out on any of the literary action and Whistler’s signature experiences with rooms starting from $125 per night with a two-night stay.
Book your Whistler Writers 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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