Community Events
Race for Romance
February 11
On Saturday, February 11th the Whistler Question will be holding their first annual Race for Romance. Participants will compete for prizes as they perform a scavenger hunt style race through Whistler village. The race will include a couples and a singles category with tons of great prizes available. Registration Online or at 11:00am – Olympic Plaza on race day
Romancing The Stone
February 14
This truly unique Valentine's event is back.
The evening will include a special underground tour, along with a roaming three course meal and wine. The food will be specially designed and prepared by the amazing local chefs at Two Birds Eatery. It will start at 7pm. Tickets are very limited, not available at the door and can be purchased at the Britannia Mine Museum or Two Birds Eatery. Includes a full three course meal with wine and an unforgettable underground experience, $220 per couple. This event will sell out fast. This is a truly underground event that you will never forget. Dress warmly and wear shoes suitable for walking on gravel.
Sears Great Canadian Chill
February 18
Register now for the 2012 Great Canadian Chill. Make a splash and help cure kids cancer! It’s Happening February 18th at Second Beach in Vancouver. Proceeds raised support BCCH and registration is $25, past runners receive free registration.
The CWSC Biathlon Series
4 Race Dates
The Callaghan Winter Sports Club announces the return of its recreational biathlon events! The CWSC Biathlon Series is a great way to experience the sport of biathlon and to test your skiing and shooting skills in a fun environment! Open to everyone ages 8 and up. No previous biathlon or firearms experience required. Participants will receive rifle safety and target shooting instruction plus an opportunity to practice before taking part in the events. This year we will be hosting four recreational biathlon events. The dates of the events are December 31, January 15, February 4 and March 4.
Connecting the Sea to Sky Corridor with their food, arts and community spirit, the Squamish Winter Market is ready to roll! Join them at the CN Roundhouse at the West Coast Railway heritage Park Sunday’s from 10am – 3pm (with the exception of December 11th)
• November 20
• December 11* (noon – 5pm)
• January 15 and 29
• February 12 and 26
• March 11 and 25
• April 8
The Howe Sound Womens Centre is having there 30th Anniversary Gala, with the theme of “Womens.Influence.The World.”. They are thrilled to have Stephen Lewis: A Distiguished Professor at Ryerson University as a guest speaker for the event. Stephen Lewis is not only a phenomenal speaker and humanitarian but was named “one of the world’s most powerful feminists” by Forbes Magazine in 2010. Joining him will be Katrina Pacey – a Vancouver based lawyer who works with Pivot Legal Society. The focus of her work is with women on the Downtown Eastside as well as working closely with First Nation women in our Province.
2012 Vancouver Sun Run
April 15
The Vancouver Sun Run is Canada’s largest 10K road race. The 10K route is a beautiful scenic course which begins in Vancouver's downtown core at Burrard Street and Georgia Street. Its happening Sunday April 15th. Register yourself, or a team to participate! You don't have to be a runner to enter The Vancouver Sun Run. You can stroll, stride or power-walk the 10K course instead. Over one third of Sun Run participants are walkers!
Van Halen
Rogers Arena: May 7
TIME: 7:30 PM
PRICE: $29.50, $59.50, $89.50 & $149.50
PURCHASE TICKETS:
Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone at 1-855-985-5000. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.livenation.com or www.ticketmaster.ca
2012 Relay For Life Squamish
June 22
This event could change your life! Join with thousands who have decided to fight back at an event that celebrates cancer survivors and honors loved ones who haven’t survived. There will be laughter and fun, joy and sorrow but mostly, conviction that cancer can be kicked out of our lives and communities. Its happening June 22nd at the Brennan Park All Weather Field 1009 Centennial Way in Squamish, from 7pm to 7am.
Britannia Mine Museum
National Historic Site
The Britannia Mine Museum has been unearthed into a major attraction. Begin your journey in the modern Beaty Lundin Visitor Centre with its “explosive” theatre introducing the world of minerals. Stroll along the scenic boardwalk to the new Britannia A-Z Exhibit full of fascinating finds. Underground you'll ride a train into a mine then above ground pan for real gold!Get an up-close, rarely seen look at what’s been going on underground since 1904.
There is always so much going on in Whistler! From free live music, ski and snowboard competitions, to fine dinning and shopping. Click on the link below to keep in the know!
