Whistler Canada Day Celebrations 2012
Whistler will celebrate Canada’s 145th birthday on Sunday, July 1, 2012 with the community’s Canada Day Parade, all day street entertainment, crafts, fireworks and outdoor concerts with Canada’s favourite artists in Whistler Olympic Plaza.
In celebration of Canada's birthday, Whistler will host four-fun filled days of family events and activities. The following schedule outlines a mix of activities for all ages and interests.
Note: schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, June 28
| All Day | Whistler Street Entertainment (Throughout Whistler Village) |
| 2-5:30 p.m. | Dunking of Whistler Icons (Whistler Olympic Plaza) |
| 4-10 p.m. | Intercultural Forums & Festival: Food, music, dancing, storytelling & children's activities (Main Street) |
Friday, June 29
| All Day | Whistler Street Entertainment (Throughout Whistler Village) |
| 2-5:30 p.m. | Dunking of Whistler Icons (Whistler Olympic Plaza) |
| 8:30 p.m. | Whistler Presents: Outdoor Concert Series (Whistler Olympic Plaza): Dan Mangan |
Saturday, June 30
| All Day | Whistler Street Entertainment (Throughout Whistler Village) |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Coastal Sound Youth Choir (Mountain Square) |
| 2-5:30 p.m. | Dunking of Whistler Icons (Whistler Olympic Plaza) |
| 8:30 p.m. | Whistler Presents: Outdoor Concert Series (Whistler Olympic Plaza): Alex Cuba |
Sunday, July 1: Canada Day
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All Day
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Whistler Street Entertainment (Throughout Whistler Village) Art Walk (Self-guided tour of local art throughout the Village) |
| 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast by donation to Whistler Community Services (Rebagliati Park) |
| 10:30 a.m. | Delta Youth Orchestra (Town Plaza) |
| 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Whistler Farmer's Market (Upper Village) |
| 12 p.m. |
Canada Day Parade (Town Plaza to Mountain Square) |
| 1:30 p.m. | Delta Youth Orchetra (Whistler Olympic Plaza) |
| 2 p.m. | Canada Day Ceremony with entertainment, lawn games and CAKE! (Whistler Olympic Plaza) |
| 2-5:30 p.m. | Dunking of Whistler Icons (Whistler Olympic Plaza) |
| 2:30 p.m. | Whistler Presents: Outdoor Concert Series (Whistler Olympic Plaza): Fred Penner |
| 5-6 p.m. | Coastal Sound Youth Choir (Mountain Square) |
| 6 p.m. 'till late | FREE transit within Whistler |
| 8:30 p.m. | Whistler Presents: Outdoor Concert Series (Whistler Olympic Plaza): Jim Byrnes and The Sojourners |
| 10:15 p.m. | Fireworks in Skier's Plaza |
Monday, July 2
|
All Day |
Whistler Street Entertainment (Throughout Whistler Village) Art Walk (Self-guided tour of local art throughout the Village) |
Thanks to the following businesses for the Canada Day Parade float prizing:
