Whistler events and festivals are not to be missed! From Village ice skating, the Fire & Ice Show and live music, to bike races, yoga, farmer’s markets and kids event, there is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year in Whistler.

On September 30, 2021 the Truth and Reconciliation Exhibit opened at the SLCC as part of events on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Now located upstairs in Gallery 2, it's a thoughtful space for reflection on the intergenerational harm that residential schools have caused Indigenous families and communities and an opportunity to continue learning and honouring those who have been affected by this injustice. Please note the SLCC is closed on Mondays.

When: Until 31 May

Where: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

The first-ever retrospective exhibition of this noted BC artist’s work drawn from public and private collections across Canada. Dempsey Bob’s production from the 1970s to the present is rooted in the visual as well as oral traditions of his Tahltan and Tlingit ancestors. This master carver’s oeuvre includes masks, helmets, spoons, rattles, panels and wall sculptures alongside a variety of other media. Bob was awarded a Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts and his ability to transform wood into sharply featured human, animal and mythological characters that evoke an intimate knowledge of how all beings are interconnected is astounding.

When: Until 14 August

Where: Audain Art Museum

The 2022 Whistler Children’s Festival is back for another year of fun! This long-standing, family event offers a new format this year, with two weekends in May filled with activities and entertainment for all to enjoy. Explore endless creativity with arts and crafts, dance parties, yoga, face painting, circus acts, magic shows and children’s performers.

When: 20 to 22 May& 27 to 29 May

Where: Various locations

A whole new run experience at the Whistler Half Marathon, presented by smartwool in 2022! Prepared to be immersed in nature, on new ALL TRAIL courses. You will be surrounded by Whsitler's world famous natural environment in newly designed courses.

When: 3 - 5 June

Where: Lost Lake Park

New for 2022, the Whistler Triathlon is now named XTERRA Whistler and gives athletes a chance to qualify for the prestigious XTERRA World Championships, which are moving from the sparkling shores of Hawaii to the iconic peaks and lakes of Trentino, Italy for the first time in 25 years. XTERRA Whistler is the premiere off-road triathlon in Canada. Note: XTERRA Whistler is also still the BC Provincial championships and offering qualification spots to the ITU Multi Sports World Championships in Ibiza, Spain 2023.

When: 12 June

Where: Lost Lake Park

A feast for your senses, the Whistler Farmers' Market features local produce, tasty food, local artisans, live entertainment and family activities. Markets happen every Sunday until Thanksgiving on October 9, with the addition of Saturday markets on July 2, July 30, September 3 and October 8.

When: Every Sunday

Where: Upper Village Stroll

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: 5 - 14 August

Where: Various locations

Save the date for 2022! Slow Food Cycle Sunday in Pemberton, BC is back and blows the fast food drive-through away. A pedal-powered trip through the natural buffet that is Pemberton Meadows farmland allows you to meet local growers and sample produce fresh from the field. It's the Sea to Sky's signature agri-tourism event and it's held just 30 minutes north of Whistler. More information to come.

When: 21 August | Time: 9 AM - 3 PM

Where: Pemberton Meadows Farmland

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. The event is family friendly and open to all abilities. 

When: 10 September

Where: Sea to Sky Highway

Beer in the mountains – it just feels right. This year marks the return of the Whistler Village Beer Festival, featuring six day of programming including unique cask nights, live music, and of course, the incredible two-day Main Event at Olympic Plaza. The Main Event, hosted on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 will feature over sixty breweries and guests can try over 120 of the best craft beers and ciders BC has to offer, with some nation-wide and international brews will be available as well.

When: 13 to 18 September

Where: Various locations