Whistler is renowned for the wide variety of events and festivals that take place here. From Village ice skating, the Fire & Ice Show and live music, to bike races, yoga, farmer’s markets and kids events,  there is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year with these exciting Whistler BC events.

The Whistler Children's Festival is back for its 41st year! Whistler’s longest running festival engages children and families in arts and culture, urging them to explore creativity and let their imaginations run wild. Enjoy roving circus performers, magic shows, interactive experiences, and internationally acclaimed children's performers.

When: 17 to 19 May

Where: Various locations

The scenic running course is designed to showcase all that Whistler is - an amazing town nestled in the coast mountains of BC. With towering, glacier-capped mountains as the backdrop, it is no wonder that Whistler's only half marathon has made it to the must-do list for distance runners from across North America. Events include Half Marathon, 30K, 10K, 5K and Kids Run.

When: 31 May to 02 June

Where: Various locations

From the creators of RBC GranFondo Whistler, XFONDO is an all roads bike race featuring road, gravel, trail and dirt. Be challenged by winding gravel switchbacks to flowing descents, framed by unreal mountain scenery and a ton of mud just waiting to be sprayed! Participating in XFONDO guarantees two things – your adrenaline will be pumping and you’ll have a hard time peeling the smile off your face back at base camp at Spruce Grove Park. The courses are 42 - 60K with an elevation of 1000 - 1300 metres.

When: 15 June

Where: Various locations

Born in Whistler, BC in 2004, Crankworx has evolved into a multi-stop international festival series, bringing together the best mountain bike athletes to compete in elite-level competitions in a variety of disciplines, as well as hosting races for amateurs, Kidsworx contests for young riders, participatory events, and celebrations of mountain bike culture, all while showcasing amazing destinations. And while the festival has gone international, each year the global mountain bike community comes home to Crankworx Whistler for the ultimate celebration of all things mountain bike. The original. The biggest. The heart of it all. The defining celebration of mountain biking.

When: 19 to 28 July

Where: Various locations

The RBC GranFondo Whistler is a stunning point-to-point cycling journey along the famous Sea to Sky Corridor between Vancouver and Whistler. There are distance options from 55 km to 122 km and all offer beautiful landscapes and a clear, traffic-free passage along the Sea to Sky Highway.

When: 7 September

Where: Whistler

This festival of craft beer is held annually in the fall and features two main tasting events in Whistler Olympic Plaza on the weekend, plus cask nights, beer battles, foodie nights and more throughout the entire week. 

When: TBD

Where: Whistler Olympic Plaza

The Whistler Writers Festival is an annual event celebrating the literary arts. It’s a chance to connect with the very best local, Canadian and international authors by attending workshops, readings, speaker panels, musical events and more.

When: 17 to 20 October

Where: Various venues in and around Whistler

Let your taste buds run wild at Cornucopia, Whistler’s annual fall festival of food and drink. Made for the epicurious, uninhibited food and drink lover, Cornucopia offers many opportunities to experiment with your palate, expand your knowledge, and celebrate Whistler’s world-class food and drink scene. Join us in the mountains for food and drink tastings, culinary demonstrations, chef luncheons, drink seminars, winemaker dinners and more.

When: 07 to 17 November

Where: Various venues in and around Whistler