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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Après Differently – Cornucopia Wraps Up + Whistler Blackcomb Opens

Whistler, B.C. – The month-long celebration of food and drink ends this Sunday, November 27. Cornucopia, Whistler’s beloved fall festival of food and drink, culminates – conveniently – on opening weekend for Whistler Blackcomb, allowing skiers and snowboarders to après differently for one weekend only.

“Programming on opening weekend is new territory for us. Considering the pent-up demand to attend events, we decided to extend Cornucopia into the last weekend of November so attendees can maximize on their Whistler visit by skiing or riding during the day, and après with us into the evening.” – Justina Armstrong, Director of Operations, Cornucopia

The final three drink seminars of the festival offer a mix of new and noteworthy varietals: Tour de France invites attendees on a whirlwind tour of the great wine regions of France, and Wine Journey with a Master features special bottles of wine presented by one of Canada’s top restauranteurs, André Saint-Jacques. On Sunday, That’s a Wrap shares the highlights of this year’s festival, with sommelier Samantha Rahn pouring a stellar line up of some of the top drops of the year; expect a mixture of classics and fun discoveries.

For those seeking a food-forward and full-sensory event, the festival’s final Signature Event: SLCC Cornucopia Fall Feast will lead diners on a culinary journey brought to life through authentic Indigenous cultural sharing from the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation. Expect a menu blending tradition with fresh perspective, and optional wine pairings that will have your taste buds run wild.

As we wrap up Cornucopia’s month-long food and drink bash, we will welcome the start of the winter season with the Longhorn Opening Weekend Celebration. Live DJs, bubbles, cocktails, oysters + hors d’oeuvres will keep this Saturday evening fête going into the wee hours. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation for mental health.

Cornucopia Lodging still offers the best value for your Whistler getaway - book 3+ nights and receive a Free $100* CAD Dining Voucher. See you in the mountains!

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Cornucopia is an annual awakening for the epicurious—an opportunity to celebrate the bold tastes of British Columbia and beyond. Each November, culinary and drink experts from around the world concoct fresh ideas, innovative tastings, creative seminars, and avant-garde entertainment in the mountains of Whistler, BC. From the event’s marquee CRUSH Grand Tasting to intimate winery dinners, Cornucopia is an open invitation to kick up the expectations of what a food and drink festival can be.

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, and whistler.com – Whistler’s official source for visitor information and booking. 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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Mary Zinck
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E: mzinck@tourismwhistler.com

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