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Whistler Events & Activities - June 2007

What's On Whistler - June 2007

Whistler's summer kicks into high gear with Art Workshops, spectacular summer glacier skiing and snowboarding, opportunities to visit with Olympians and Paralympians, walk for a cure, farmers markets and more.

Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake Series #1
June 1-3, 2007
The first in the new series of Art Workshops on the Lake. Workshops include How to Paint Snow, Water and Skies with a Limited Palette. This three-day water colour workshop with artist and instructor Jack Reid is suitable for beginners and advanced students of art. Jack's work is available for viewing at the Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont Hotel in Whistler, Jasper, and Banff or online at www.jackreid.com . The Whistler Art Workshop on the Lake Series is hosted throughout the summer at rustic Chaplainville House, a Whistler heritage home located on the shores of Alta Lake. Visit www.whistlerartscouncil.com for more details.

Summer Glacier Skiing & Snowboarding on Blackcomb Mountain Begins
June 4, 2007
The sun is shining, the lakes are sparkling and it's the perfect time to go skiing and riding. Blackcomb Mountain enjoys the longest ski season in North America with spring skiing and snowboarding continuing through June 3. Hardcore winter enthusiasts need not despair since Blackcomb's famed glacier opens June 4. The Blackcomb Glacier experience is recommended for intermediate to advanced skiers and riders. The Glacier is also a great place to work on your tan.

The RBC Olympians Experience
Friday June 8 - 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday June 9 & Sunday 10 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Skiers Plaza, Whistler Village
The Royal Bank of Canada Olympians Experience tour is a free event and is one of the largest touring exhibits of its kind ever staged in Canada. Meet Canadian Olympians and Paralympians, ride a snowboard simulator, play games that test your hockey skills, and view displays demonstrating the extraordinary training regimen of world class athletes. Fitness and training experts will be on hand to answer questions and talk about what it takes to be an Olympian and Paralympian. An elite team of freestyle, snowboard and trampoline athletes, will showcase their skills with a high-energy performance, high-flying performance. Get a taste of the excitement and spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, to celebrate Canada's Olympic heroes and to build nationwide momentum for Vancouver 2010. Visit www.rbc.com/rbcolympiansexperience for more information.

Every Woman in the World Conference
June 15-17, 2007
Join this weekend getaway geared to inspiring women to try new and exciting activities. The conference includes fun back-to-back introductory workshops on everything from belly dancing and yoga to mountain biking and much more. More information is available online at  http://www.everywomanintheworld.com/

Whistler Cancer Awareness & Prevention Walk
June 16, 2007 - 8:30 a.m. start
Help increase awareness, prevention and a cure for cancer. Take part in this Canadian Cancer Society of BC fundraiser. Participants will walk distances ranging from five to 25 kilometres on Whistler's beautiful Valley Trail. The walk starts and finishes at Dusty's Bar & Grill in Creekside. Visit www.cancer.ca or email Tammy Peavoy peavoyt@telus.net for more information.

Whistler Farmers' Market
Every Sunday starting June 17 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 7, 2007
The Whistler Farmers' Market hits the pedestrian streets of the Upper Village (near the Fairmont Chateau Whistler) on Father's Day. The market runs every Sunday with artisans, crafts, organic and local produce, jams, honey, baked goods, jewelry and much more.

Summer Sightseeing & Hiking on Whistler Mountain opens
June 30, 2007
Experience the magnificent 360 degree views of the high alpine with the ease of gondola and chair lift-accessed hiking trails and viewpoints. A wide range of self-guided routes varying in difficulty set out from the Roundhouse and Peak Chair atop Whistler Mountain.

Dine & Unwind
May 1 - June 28, 2007
Whistler's Dine & Unwind program continues until June 28, offering delicious deals at a wide range of Whistler restaurants and spas. Enjoy a variety of tasty treats with multi-course menus starting at just $20 per person. Dining ranges from Pacific Northwest to French, Mediterranean, Italian, German, Indian and Japanese to local pub or steakhouse. View Dine & Unwind participating restaurants and menus (PDF format). Spectacular spa specials at some of the most luxurious spas offer a variety of rejuvenating treatments at great prices. Mention "Spring Dine & Unwind" when booking and let the pampering begin.

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