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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Cornucopia, Whistler’s favourite fall festival returns this November
Whistler, B.C. – Cornucopia, Whistler’s annual celebration of food and drink, returns for its 26th year this November 2022.
Blending Signature Events with fresh experiences, this year’s festival will immerse attendees in Whistler’s thriving culinary scene. With 11-days of robust back to back programming from November 10-20, and new events and experiences November 4-6 and 25-27, there will be more opportunities than ever to open your palate.
Cornucopia’s renowned Signature Events of House Party: Best of BC, Cellar Door, Crush Grand Tasting, With a Twist, Poured and Taste the World: Night Market will anchor month-long programming, including the return of the 2nd edition of Murder Mystery Dinner.
“We are thrilled to see the return of a full line up for Cornucopia this November,“ says Karen Goodwin, vice-president, Destination and Market Development. “The festival's Signature Events, will be complemented by intimate off-site gatherings as well as new programming developed with an inclusionary lens; leveraging the festival’s seasoned reputation as a place to explore new ideas and create new connections. We look forward to announcing the complete details in the coming weeks to inspire foodies and mountain enthusiasts alike to join in the celebration.“
Exclusive Cornucopia packages will be on offer to Cornucopia newsletter subscribers Wednesday, September 7, with all tickets going on sale Wednesday, September 14. For more information on the festival and to stay up to date be sure to visit www.whistlercornucopia.com.
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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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E: mzinck@tourismwhistler.com
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