Whistler Olympic Plaza Official Opening Celebration with Sam Roberts Band

Presented by the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada.

The pavilion in Whistler Olympic Plaza goes live for the first time! Join in celebrating the completion of Canada’s newest and most spectacular outdoor live music venue in Canada, showcasing a well-known roster of talented performers.

For the first time, the stage - framed by the spectacular Whistler and Blackcomb mountains - will be set in the new pavilion with free concerts by Juno Award-winning Sam Roberts Band and Canadian alt-country star, Kathleen Edwards. CBC Radio's Jian Ghomeshi will host the evening as entertainers and special guests share stories of Whistler Olympic Plaza.

Whistler Olympic Plaza is the site where the best athletes in the world stepped up to the podium at Victory Ceremonies during the 2010 Winter Games and where the Paralympic Closing Ceremony concluded Whistler's role as Host Mountain Resort.  

Event details:

Whistler Olympic Plaza Official Opening Celebration
Saturday, August 27, 2011
7pm: Pre-show;
8pm to 10:30pm: Official celebration
Whistler Olympic Plaza in Whistler Village 

Note:

Seating is not available for this event. Dress for the weather. This is an evening event and the temperature drops once the sun goes behind the mountains. Wear long pants and bring a sweater or jacket.

Photo: Tourism Whistler/ Mike Crane