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Whistler August 2007 - Summer Continues!

Whistler Events & Activities - August 2007

Whistler has a taste of summer and it smells like barbecue! Maybe it's the Canadian BBQ Championships serving up burgers, ribs and chili for cash prizes, bragging rights and an entry to the World BBQ Championships in Tennessee. Or maybe it's down the road in Pemberton at Feast of Fields with some of British Columbia's finest chefs, farmers, winemakers celebrating local culinary delights in the shadow of stunning Mount Currie.

August is the perfect time to sample the best of B.C.'s summer's bounty and Whistler's more than 90 restaurants, bars and patios will also serve it up just right with tastes from all over the world. What better way to top off a sunny day hiking Whistler's picturesque peaks, taking a dip in one of Whistler's swim-perfect freshwater lakes, taking in the 360 degree views from the comfort of your gondola, ripping up the singletrack, cruising the family-friendly valley trail bike routes, ziplining through old-growth forests, or painting the stunning alpine vistas?

Deepak Chopra in Whistler | July 30, 2007 to August 4, 2007

Deepak Chopra and David Simon present the Chopra Center's Seduction of Spirit Meditation Retreat in Whistler, July 30 - August 4, 2007. Presented by Whistler Wellness, Kyle Boyle & Associates and the Chopra Center, this is the first time the retreat has been offered in Canada.
Information: www.whistlerwellness.com/chopra.php

Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake Series
The Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake continues through August, wowing both accomplished and wannabe artists with Whistler's stunningly beautiful scenic vistas. This series features one- to three-day workshops from introductory to advanced level instruction in oil, acrylic and water colour painting. The program is inspired by the beautiful mountain environment of Whistler and Alta Lake Station House, the rustic heritage home located on the picturesque waterfront area of Alta Lake.

August workshops include:

• Intermediate water colour: Buildings & Architecture, August 8 to 10
• The Art of Drawing (Beginner to Intermediate) August 11 to 12
• Expressive Acrylics (Intermediate) August 17 to 19
• Concept to Structure: Developing Stronger Paintings August 22 to 24

Information: www.whistlerartscouncil.com

Canadian National BBQ Championships | August 4-5, 2007
Nothing says summer like a great barbecue. On August 4 and 5, Dusty's Bar and Grill in Whistler Creekside serves up a weekend of tasty treats at the Canadian National BBQ Championships competition. Highlights include the "Whole Hog Demonstration", the 6th Annual Bull's Eye Backyard Burger Championship, a cocktail contest, a chili competition and the main event, The Canadian BBA Championships. Cooks from all over North America will be competing for cash, prizes and an invitation to the Jack Daniel's World Championship BBQ event in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

June Field | August 11, 2007
International Spiritual Medium, June Field is set to appear in Whistler August 11, bringing "proof beyond any shadow of doubt that life does go on after death". This entertaining evening is sure to amaze and delight as Field delivers her message with a great of sense of humour. June has chosen the Children's Wish Foundation as a beneficiary organization for this event.
Information: www.myPlaceWhistler.org

Painting on the Peak | August 12, 2007
Painting on the Peak is an outdoor art workshop on Whistler Mountain presented by the Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery. This exciting, one-of-a-kind event celebrates prominent "artists in action" in a breathtaking mountain setting. The itinerary includes a breakfast welcome, a gorgeous gondola ride to the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain, four hours of artistic expression capturing colour, light and composition; followed by a luncheon buffet and panel discussion with acclaimed artists Cameron Bird, Rod Charlesworth, David Langevin, Mike Svob and Nancy O'Toole. An optional second day Painter's Clinic provides participants with an opportunity to apply the tips and techniques they learned from the first day.
Information: www.adelecampbell.com

Feast of Fields | August 18, 2007
Feast of Fields is a spectacular showcase of British Columbia's agricultural bounty at Pemberton's North Arm Farm. More than 500 guests are expected to stroll in the fields at the foot of awesome Mt. Currie, wineglass and linen napkin in hand, savouring the creations of B.C.'s award-winning chefs, farmers, food artisans, vintners and brewers. Now in its second year in Pemberton, Feast of Fields is well recognized in other parts of the province with a 14-year history in Vancouver and 11-year track record on Vancouver Island. Information: www.ffcf.bc.ca/whistlerfeast/home.html

Third Annual Slow Food Cycle | August 19, 2007
This 40-mile leisurely bike ride takes riders straight to farm-gates through one of the most picturesque valleys surrounded by mountains in beautiful (and flat!) Pemberton Meadows, just a 25-minute drive north of Whistler. The Pemberton Valley's Slow Food Cycle Sunday is a unique back-to-the-land bike ride. Riders meet local growers and sample fresh produce with the successful formula of pedaling, snacking, socializing and slowing down. More than 1000 riders and 25 local producers took part in the second Slow Food Cycle in the summer of 2006.
Information: www.slowfoodcyclesunday.com

Campground C Country Rock Music Festival | August 25, 2007
Whistler's first ever "Campground C" music festival rides into town on August 25 with a jam-packed schedule of country rock with artists Aaron Pritchett, the Cruzeros, Spirit Of The West, Damian Marshall, Kelly Brock, Dustin Bentall, Smith & Jones, Steel Toe Boots and The Hairfarmers. This family-friendly event features a wide range of on-site activities including a mechanical Bull, jumbo boxing, sumo wrestling suits and an inflatable Velcro wall, as well as food and fun for the whole family. Free admission for children five and under. Tickets are $45 through ticketmaster.ca, $55 at the gate.
Information: www.campgroundc.com

Upcoming Whistler Events:
The 22nd Annual Cheakamus Challenge Fall Classic Mountain Bike Race - September 22, 2007
Cornucopia - Whistler's Annual Celebration of Food and Wine - November 8-12, 2007
Whistler Film Festival - November 29, 2007 - December 2, 2007

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